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Q: Adult Asthma people, do you get symptoms when you drink green tea?
I was drinking the Green Tea (unsweetened 99 cents) from Trader Joe's. Like a liter a day but I noticed I started coughing more and weezing. I couldn't figure it out for the life of me. I weaned myself off the Green tea and switched to Tejava black tea (very yummy too, same price, no sugar and has caffiene). I don't know if it's just the time of year or do other Asthamatics have run into this problem. Thank you.

A: I drink loose leaf green teas and Yogi gren teas, and I haven't noticed that it makes my asthma worse. Are you drinking cold teas or hot teas? I only drink a cup of hot tea or 2 a day, and actually Yogi has one called breath deep that I use when I am having breathing problems and it makes it better for me.

Q: Asthma symptoms? Can you develop asthma as an adult?
I've never been checked for asthma but I notice as I get older, I am easily short of breath and when I try to run for exercise, I feel a tightness and burning sensation in my chest/lungs not long after I have started my run. I am 25 and wonder this: 1. What are the symptoms? 2. Can you develop asthma as an adult? 3. Can you have it for years and not know of it? 4. What can you do about it? and 6. If you can develop it, are people with severe allergies more prone to develop asthma as opposed to people without sever allergies?

A: 1. What are the symptoms? They vary, but do include what you described. 2. Can you develop asthma as an adult? Definitely. 3. Can you have it for years and not know of it? Perhaps if you have exercise-induced asthma and you don't exercise for years (and thus, it is never exacerbated). But no, I think it is highly unlikely. 4. What can you do about it? See a pulmonolgist. If you do have asthma, you will probably be given a "rescue inhaler" (albuterol) as well as an inhaled corticosteriod if your asthma is severe enough. Also, if your asthma is solely exercise related, there are inhaled medications (Intal) that you can take directly before exercise. Feel better and see a doctor soon! Asthma is no fun! EDIT: As for question 6 (where did 5 go?), an allergic reaction can definitely trigger an asthma attack, and the two often go hand-in-hand.

Q: Is there a specific name of the type of asthma that is induced by cold symptoms?
I want the name of the type of asthma that is triggered only after getting a cold (in adults)

A: The technical name is "cold-induced asthma". You can read about it here http://www.asthmaroom.com/Cold-induced.html in an article entitled, "Warning! Cold-Induced Asthma Symptoms Ahead.- Take Care To Avoid Cold-induced Asthma Symptoms" This, of course, refers to bronchospasm and wheezing caused by cold exposure. There is no other name for it. From the article already cited, "Cold-induced asthma is caused by narrowing airways irritated by inflowing cold air." There is also a form called exercise-induced asthma

Q: Can asthma cause issues even when not having an attack?
A number of asthma questions here, actually... 1...Can an adult develop asthma within the first few months after quitting smoking? 2...Can asthma symptoms, like shortness of breath and chest tightness hang around even when you aren't having an attack? 3...Can those feelings be pretty constant? 4...Can someone who has asthma have anxiety and panic attacks even while not having an attack? Yes, I am going to the doctor Tuesday afternoon to deal with the problems I am having. Just looking for ideas before then. So, anyone who might be familiar with onset of asthma in adults, please reply. Yes, I am trying to self diagnose, but only temporarily!!! Thanks guys.

A: Asthma can develop at any time. I myself have adult onset asthma. Yes the symptoms can be lingering even if not having a full blown "attack". Without a bronchial dilator and a maintenance medication like singulair for example the symptoms can seem constant. Yes anxiety and asthma are two different things but can have similar symptoms such as the chest pain and shortness of breath from different etiologies.

Q: Can mild asthma in an adult go away completely?
When I was 18, I had mild asthma symptoms (shortness of breath and wheezing ) for a period of about 2-3 weeks, during which I used an inhaler. Same thing happened when I was 20. I am now 24, and I havent had any symptoms since. How likely is it going to appear later ? Is there a chance it go into permanent remission?

A: i have asthma also...i don't think it really ever goes away i think you can get it under control and once you do if you handle it will it may never bother you again but i'm sure there are things that can trigger it again...just be careful and talk to your doctor

Q: Has anyone developed asthma as an adult? What can you tell me about this?
I was recently diagnosed with asthma, though, I had no symptoms until recently. (I am 25). Lately, I have begun waking up in the middle of the night with horrible wheezing. I suppose I could be allergic to my cat (but I will not get rid of her....) But I want to know, is it common for adults to develop asthma and if so, what are the chances of it going away with age?

A: Wow, talk about a flashback. I developed "Adult Onset Asthma" in my early 20's.... about 22 I think. I had the worst attack, while in Orlando Florida. Scared the crap out of me. Went to the ER it was so bad. Turns out, mold and large amounts of dust set me off. I used to take an inhaler, each day, but now I just take it once in a while, if I know I'm going to be in a place where I may have an attack. I rarely get attacks these days, mostly when I go skiing, the change of altitude and weather. I have learned to deal with it. Check out this site: http://www.lungusa.org/site/pp.asp?c=dvLUK9O0E&b=22596 Good luck to you!

Q: Went off the pill, diagnosed with asthma, went back on, asthma seems better. Why?
I was on the pill for nine years. I went off of it, and about three months later noticed pretty intense wheezing about five minutes into an easy workout. I went to the doctor and he diagnosed me with adult-onset asthma. He prescribed Advair and it seemed to help. I went back on the pill about five months later, and by that point, I had stopped taking my Advair every day anyway. Now my asthma symptoms are barely noticeable. What connection does taking birth control have to asthma? What's with this change?

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Q: I Just Saw an Ad for SYMBICORT (AstraZeneca), "My Asthma Symptoms Came Back", -?
-does Any Adult Think that Asthma Just Disappears? Thanks .*., Allergies? Apparently the Leucotriene Antagonist Worked (Suggesting Mast Cell Degranulation, Therefore Preformed IgE), I Must Say, I don't Know a Lot About it, but From my Reading, Allergies and Asthma Go Hand In Hand, I See Asthma as a Chronic Airway Inflammation Exacerbated By Allergies (BTW, did you Note a Seasonal Variation?). Thanks straight, I don't Know if they Are Related, Particularly the Gallstone, but I don't Know a Lot. Thanks Sock, I, Fortunately, don't Have Asthma. Steroids? I Think the Idea With Them is Knock Down the Pop. of Plasma B Cells (All of Them [T Lymphocytes included], this Probably Greatly Reduces IgE Production. They Have Many Severe Sides Effects, and In my Mind, to Be Avoided, Orally, that is.

A: Are you kidding?!!!! I had asthma as a kid. Went away until I was 45 and it came back with a vengeance. Was in the hospital almost as much as I was at home or work. Finally figured out that I was allergic to some trees in the area. Started with allergy shot therapy a the same time was put on Singular. Further study found that my asthma was complicated by sleep apnea and was put on a group of steriods to help with that and a cpap machine. Yet my asthma got worse as time went on. Finally got to the point I had to move completely away from my home town as there was more going on than just normal asthma -- inflamatory bronchitis. 4 times in a row each followed by pneumonia. Damn near killed me the fouth time. While the steriods seemed to begin to help I put on weight like a whale. Swelled to 385 pounds from 200. Finally got fed up with the whole thing and did my own research. What the doctors were doing to me was killing me. First I quit eating. Yeah that is right quit eating. Drank water and soy protien drink mix and that was it. Got rid of all the drugs except the Singular. My weight started down slowly and my blood chemistry headed back in the right direction. Took me four years to get back to near normal. Presently at 210 pound and headed for 180 or so. Asthma is still there but not nearly as pronounced. The sleep apnea is not as severe and I expect that once I get under 190 it will go away too. Now on a vegitarian diet with bits of chicken or salmon here and there but only occasionally. Walk 5 miles a day and swim laps for about an hour each day. Feel a lot better. All because I took the time to really try and figure out what was happening and get back in touch with my own body. At 60 I don't think I feel so bad. Actually feel real good.

Q: Adult onset asthma-Meds, Anxiety or allergies?
I am told at 42 I have asthma. Trying to find out if related to anxiety, medications or much rain in the NE. Always had seasonal allerigies, but not severe enough to even take meds regularly. Took the medication atenolol to lower heart beats per min. Pharmacist said this med can cause or enhance asthma symptoms. Also, under alot of stress. Any Ideas???

A: It could be chemical sensitivity. Some people become sensitive to fragranced products which are usually petroleum based. The only way to find out if this is true for you is to rid your environment of all fragrance products: use UNscented laundry detergent, soap, shampoo, lotion, deodorant..etc and get rid of all (at least temporarily) scented items such as candles, dryer sheets, cleaning products. Once you start looking for it you'll be amazed at how much there is. Anyway, give a week or two without these items and see if your breathing improves. Good health to you.

Q: i need HELP! is it possible that i have asthma? ?
my mom had asthma as a child. i dont know about my dad though.. well i was reading about asthma symptoms and i have noticed that i wheeze sometimes but not often. i dont cough alot. but i do feel like i run out of breath at times. like this morning, i woke up at about 4:45AM and cant go back to sleep because i feel that my room is too small and that i dont got enough air. im gonna tell my mom to take me to the doctor because there might be a possibility that i do have asthma and i dont wanna wait till its too late... oh and this is the page i found the symtoms at http://health.yahoo.com/asthma-overview/asthma-in-teens-and-adults/healthwise--hw271348.html

A: it could be very possible. asthma can develop at any point in your life. you may have had asthma since you were young but it could have gotten worse/more prominent. like you said, ask you mom to take you to the doctor to make sure it's not anything too serious. you'll be fine.

Q: Can asthma be genetic? What about smoking, pollution? ?
I'm answering my own question for those wondering because I posted a list of things that can help asthma sufferers on here about a week ago since I've been suffering from it myself since I was 11. I wanted to clear up some misinformation since I got one post to my question from someone who stated that asthma is "genetic" and to stop blaming smokers for asthma, since he claimed I didn't get asthma from second hand smoke growing up. I really hate it when people who know absolutely nothing about asthma, decide to post about it, as if they do. First of all, no one, knows what causes asthma. Asthma can have MANY causes. It is possible that asthma can be genetic in some, but it is a known fact that cigarettes have many toxic chemicals in them, and I truly believe, I might not have asthma, if I had not been exposed to second hand smoking in my childhood. When I become an adult, I ended up in the hospital years ago with a severe asthma attack due to the fact that I was exposed to too much smoke at a party. (at the time I thought I could handle it, but my lungs proved otherwise) I grew up with a smoker and was diagnosed with asthmatic bronchitis at age 11. I have no way of knowing for sure if my parent's smoking gave me asthma, but it definitely, did not help. Even if I am genetically predisposed to asthma, smoking around children, or smoking yourself, is not going to do your lungs or their lungs, any good. I'm just tired of smokers trying to defend smoking because they don't believe it could cause asthma. Of course it could! Why couldn't it cause asthma in some, especially children who's lungs are more sensitive to air pollution in general? Like I said, no one knows for sure what causes asthma. Scientists only know certain things can trigger attacks, and smoke is one of them, any kind of smoke, not just cigarette smoke. Some scientists do believe genetics can play a role for some asthmatics who were born with lungs that are more likely to develop asthma, but I've met many asthmatics over the years, who don't fit the "genetic diagnosis". For example, I had one friend who developed asthma in his 40's due to severe chemical sensitivities he developed from his job. He had never had any asthma symptoms before that. Anyone, can develop chronic lung problems from being exposed to certain toxins for long periods of time, no matter what your genetics. That's the problem with asthma and why it's been so hard for scientists to find a cure. They know many triggers but still aren't sure why some things trigger attacks in some asthmatics, but not in others. One major suspect is air pollution. Asthma is exploding in children, and scientists are wondering if growing air pollution may be the cause, especially in the inner cities. Along with exposure to mold and chemicals in modern building materials, we live in a "toxic world". It's no wonder asthma is on the rise, all over the world. China is experiencing an industrial revolution. Guess what else they are experiencing? Fast growing rates of asthma, believed to be caused by all the construction dust and chemicals in building materials in their growing cities, along with soot and smoke from new factories. All I can say is, whether my asthma is partially genetic or not, I know that smoke irritates my lungs, period. So if you're a smoker, or you smoke around your kids, STOP. Why take the risk? If you want a kid with lung issues or allergies as they grow, keep smoking around them and see how things turn out. No one can tell a smoker what to do obviously, but stop acting like smoke does not affect others, when it does. Thanks.

A: Asthma occurs when the airways in your lungs (bronchial tubes) become inflamed and constricted. The muscles of the bronchial walls tighten, and your airways produce extra mucus that blocks your airways. Signs and symptoms of asthma range from minor wheezing to life-threatening asthma attacks. http://health.yahoo.com/asthma-overview/asthma/mayoclinic--E05029A1-9E99-427B-BE47BA91B7BD70B5.html

Q: I think I'm developing allergies. What outdoor allergens could be to blame this time of the year?
I live in Wisconsin. I'm not certain that this is an allergy, but I don't know what else it would be. My only symptoms are sneezing, itchy nose, a little bit of sinus congestion, and occasional mild asthma (at least that's what I assume it is when my back itches and I start coughing and wheezing a little bit). It's been like this for at least a few weeks with no change (so I don't think it's a cold or anything like that). Also, is it common to develop allergies out of nowhere as an adult?

A: Weed pollen can be a common fall allergy or mold if it's damp. I didn't have allergies, until I was an adult, you can develop an allergy at any time. It sounds like this may be happening to you. I'm allergic to dust, mold, grass, dogs, as well as some foods. You may want to get some allergy tests to see what things you need to avoid (foods too).

Q: My asthma is bad yet my tests came out fine, x rays,oxygen test, etc. What's going on?
I don't get it. I feel the inflammation really bad,...and i feel the tightness,but then they say things like "you're clean as a whistle," and my xrays came out fine, my oxygen test at its lowest point i tihnk dipped to around 90 to 92, but otherwise is also okay, and my pulmonary function test came back actually normal...so I mean...I just dont understand then..why I feel the symptoms, the inflammation,t he tighness, and all of that.....and yet...everyone else is treating it like its nothing? I can feel the meds making me feel better, and i can feel how i feel without it all...and its just scary, yet all around me are like la di da di da, ur fine, or ur overmedicating,..or think im just somehow overexagerrating when im an adult 27 year old male and i know pain and discomfort when I sense it. Also...can you be having a breathing impairment by asthma...and not even sense it? meaning...it could already be starting....or well on its way but its so slight that you might not even notice it? when you're already inflammed and tight, isnt that already basically the point where your asthma is already well past the beginning stages, on its way to a full blown attack possibly? people act like asthma comes and goes but with me i constantly seem to have inflammed airways. they're never "normal"". Am I always going to feel this inflammation sensation ? Or can my lungs ever feel normal again?

A: Asthmatics vary in degree all over the board.You apparently fall somewhere in the moderately severe group. Are you faithful about taking your meds? Thank God they work. Besides asthma, & COPD I also have heart disease. If I were to get chest pain I'm supposed to take a little pill under my tongue. If the pain goes away that's a bad sign.It means you're having a heart attack.If it doesn't work "just stop bitchin' about the pain". We are all caught up with our individual struggle with our conditions. Trying to adapt to a different life style as your condition gets worse. Like in your case I guess marathon running is out, right? But i'm sure you have other talents that don't tax your breathing. So do I. In life we're given a body, like it or hate it it's ours for the duration. Anyway, God bless. Sorry, got ramblin' and forgot to answer your question. With asthma the problem is in the airways and not the functioning units called alveoli.So your oxygen level can stay up for as long as your still ventilating a portion of your lungs.It's only when it gets really bad that O2 levels drop. So that answers the other part of your question, yes you can feel just fine and your airways are starting to tighten up. Asthma starts in the lower bronchi, not the really little ones but about the medium sized ones. So they can close off a lot before you even know it and by the time your starting to feel breathless it's already worked it's way up. That's why you need your inhaler close by at all times or a hospital near you. There are many triggers for asthma synptoms and there are many medications. to find a balance that suits you is the job of the pulmonologist. He/she's the one who knows how to treat you as an individual and not have the standard meds for the standard conditions. Any way I truly hope you find your balance.

Q: The connection between Singulair, an asthma drug and suicide?
http://www.drug-injury.com/druginjurycom/2009/06/mercks-popular-asthma-and-allergy-drug-singulair-associated-with-suicides--fda-has-gone-from-no-link-in-january-2009-to-wanti.html I asked the recent spate of questions because depression is a complex issue. It comes from brain chemistry inbalances. Because my son tried to kill himself when he was 10. He's only alive today because the belt broke and he fell down and it loosened. If you think I think suicide is a joke, you are wrong. I am neither flippant nor mocking. I am deadly serious. I'm not angry, not furious, not annoyed at outbursts and name calling. I'm not implying anything about natural mothers on here. I'm not taking swipes at adult adoptees. Supplying links to studies is not a straw man gambit. I am not arguing with you about your views. If you are parenting a foster child which you adopted that is showing signs of distress or reactive behavior, you need to know ALL the different possibilities that go into your child's recovery. My son was a small birth weigh baby. He was born exposed to drugs, cocaine. He is impulsive, irritable, asthmatic, with gastric reflux, (which caused the asthma, btw,) and suffers from sensory integration issues. He was treated by a therapist and several of them with different modalities since he was three. We understand trauma and loss, we were foster parents. Not rainbow adoptive ones. We acknowledge his pain. We work through his abandonment issues. We discuss his mother and how he feels about adoption and culture issues. We do the work that is needed. We did not tell him to suck it up and dismiss his feelings. We addressed his early abuse experiences in therapy, his mother tried to kill him, she tried to suffocate him, she is schizophrenic and scared the bejeesus out of him during court ordered visits, till he came home shaking and they cut the visits off for his own safety before his 2nd birthday. He had several placements before he came to us at 4 months old. Growing up he hurt children and he killed animals. And he wanted to die. He hurt himself after he stopped hurting others. ============================ I'm sitting in the asthma doctors office and he tells me they have come out with a red label warning about Singulair and suicide ideations, a drug my son has taken for years for asthma, and he says but you don't have to worry about that, I sat there stunned. "He's been suicidal these past 3 years", I tell him. We look at each other for a full minute. We took him off the medicine. It helped reduce some of his symptoms. Other things have helped as well. He stopped trying to die. There are a significant number of adopted children from foster care with asthma. Parents need to know the connections to ANYTHING that can help them find out how to help their children.

A: Dear God, Rosie! I'm sitting here in shock. Thank you so much for sharing your son's story with us. My son, also adopted from foster care, has asthma...and I asked the suicide question yesterday that may or may not have started this whole thing. My son isn't demonstrating suicidal tendencies, but knowing that about Singulair is really helpful. There are so many scary things out there. Thanks for warning us about this one. Best of luck to you and your boy. Aloha, Tara

Q: symptoms of delayed reaction allergies in young children?
what are some symptoms of food sensitivities in young children? My twins are 16 (almost 17 months old) they have been getting cold at least once a month (sometimes 2+) since last winter. Their colds consist of wheezing (not always but usually), runny dose, deep cough and rosy cheeks. They are also very short in stature - not even on the charts according to their 12 month appointment! They weigh less than 19 pounds each. They were born 4 !/2 weeks early - One weighed 4 lbs 11 oz and the other 5 lbs 3 oz, they tripled their birth weight by around 6 or 7 months (if I remember correctly) They eat well, fruits veggies, cereal and normal adult people people food. I don't think it's asthma b/c they don't get winded whith vigorous play or laughter. opinions please! I am taking htem to their well check today and I will address my concerns with their doctor too. What about intolerances like milk and gluten, would those reactions be the same as an immediate reaction food allergy? They do get rashy bums often. I feed them a very reasonably healthy diet. They get the occasional box of mac but for the most part they get very little proccessed foods - if they do get a "corn dog) it is usually the morning star farms veggie dog and my older son (4 ) actually requests or peas and veggies to be added when he does have mac and cheese. We've done the occasional frozen fish - but I get the stuff aimed for adults so it is whole fish filets rather than ground up pieces of various fish that they should have thrown out but decided to feed to the nations future.

A: Well, twins (especially premature ones) run a higher risk of health issues. Often, those issues won't be apparent at birth. Instead, you will start seeing differences or abnormalities at about 1 1/2. I don't think you need to worry just yet. Sounds to me like they are having low-grade asthma attacks. Those can be controlled very easily. Often, they grow out of it. I say asthma because of the "colds" and the wheezing. Betcha a dollar that your doctor will figure out what's going on and fix them right up. If they are having issues getting enough oxygen, that can also explain their stunted growth. As for allergies in infants and toddlers, it is usually all about the rash. If they had anaphalactic shock from an allergy, you would know immediately (throat closes up, often fatal in babies). That's rare, though. Rashes from foods often show up around the mouth or on the trunk of the body. Usually on the chest. As long as you are feeding them healthy foods (no processed crap from the freezer section, like fish sticks or something nasty), I don't think you need to worry about it. If they were allergic to common things, like strawberries, then they would get a pretty nasty rash. You'd know. On the subject of fish stick, can I just smack parents over the head? How could you feed your kid something that doesn't even tell you what kind of fish it is? GROSS!!!