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Q: What are the causes of asthma?
Okay, skip the airholes, genetics and all that. I just want to know what would cause asthma in a thirteen year-old girl who is not born in it. Is it pollution or what? Please, i hope you understand what i mean and answer it seriously.
A: all of these answers are correct, but i would like to add this: asthma IS a physical condition, but psychological factors plays probably the most important part. the physical symptoms can be treated with medication, but if there are emotional factors involved, those need to be addressed, as well.
asthma can be triggered by many things, as others have listed, but can be made much worse by emotions. first, from a physical perspective, if you are emotionally upset, your immune system doesn't work as well as it should, your resitance is lower, so your body will react quicker to triggers such as pollen, animal dander, pollution, etc.
second, having an asthma attack is scary!! when you feel you can't breathe, the anxiety makes it worse. the airways constrict making it harder to breathe..it becomes a vicious cycle. one of the things i tell my patients in an attack is to lower their shoulders and take slow, deep breaths, in thru the nose and slowly out thru their mouths with their lips pressed together like they are going to whistle.
this does several things. it calms one of the major nerves that has to do with breathing (vagus nerve), it gives the body nitrous oxide created in the back of the nasal passages that helps to calm the body as a whole, and it holds the air in the lungs longer allowing better oxygenation, and it slows the movement of the air thru the airways which helps with the constriction.
sorry.. don't mean to be so long winded (no pun intended lol) but thought the extra info might help. good luck!
Q: Does anyone know what causes asthma in an adult?
I didn't have it as a child. My parents smoked while I was growing up. The doctor is always surprised when I tell him that I've never smoked.
I also cough so hard at times that I throw up. Is that normal?
A: I've heard acid reflux can do that, because it can come up the esophogus and into your airway. That happened to my son once, and since he's been on Prevacid, it hasn't happened again. You can develop allergies out of nowhere, especially if you are going through a very stressful time in your life because your immunity is very low.
Q: What causes asthma? Are you always just born with it?
Hey everyone, I have mild asthma and I`m 14 years old.
What I want to know is, can you get asthma if you aren`t born with it? What are the causes of asthma if you`re not born with it?
Thanks, a lot.
A: Asthma is a disease affecting the airways that carry air to and from your lungs. People who suffer from this chronic condition (long-lasting or recurrent) are said to be asthmatic.
The inside walls of an asthmatic's airways are swollen or inflamed. This swelling or inflammation makes the airways extremely sensitive to irritations and increases your susceptibility to an allergic reaction.
As inflammation causes the airways to become narrower, less air can pass through them, both to and from the lungs. Symptoms of the narrowing include wheezing (a hissing sound while breathing), chest tightness, breathing problems, and coughing. Asthmatics usually experience these symptoms most frequently during the night and the early morning.
Q: What is asthma?What are the causes of asthma and the effect of asthma.?
What is asthma?What are the causes of asthma and the effect of asthma.How the society see an asthmaic patient?How to prevent the disease,adive you like to give to the society in accepting to an asthmaic patient.
A: i dont know if asthama is preventable. i'm sure genetics has something to do w/ it . most of my immediate family has it even though we live apart. its an inflamation of the lung tissue and can be caused by many things. alergies, acid reflux [ thats my biggest problem .. control the acid reflux and i control my astham] i work construction and the guys i work with take my asthama in stride even when i'm having a real bad time of it[ although sometimes they think they're going to have to take me to the hospital] i dont seem to think society thinks anything about asthmatics .. its just so previlent . just about everybody i know either has asthama or knows somebody in their family that has asthama... anyway i dont think much about what other people think about me .. i stopped doing that a long time ago.. i takes too much energy and life .. especially for an asthmatic is too short. oh, advaid and antacid[persciption stuff] for acid reflux work the best for me.. on the occation when i have to use emergency abuterol, i know the end is near and it wont be long before i'm on prednezone... i think abuterol persipitates itself , the more you take the more you need .. i hate it.. i think it may be the reason i have asthama today. i never had it untill one day i stupidly tried my nefews abuterol just to see if it made me breath better..you dont have to believe it but ever since then ive had full blown asthma.
Q: Asthmatics: How do you clean your home without being expose to allergens that causes your asthma to get bad?
I am scared to clean my house my asthma gets bad!
A: Asthma is a crummy thing to deal with. Mine is really bad. I'm allergic to about EVERYTHING it seems.
I think the best defense is to avoid having an allergy trapping house to begin with. Avoid permanent carpets.. lean towards hardwood floors. If you can have central vac as opposed to a regular vacuum... it's way better. I know those are huge adaptations, but they are the best options for allergy sufferers. Also, avoid having hairy pets in the house... to begin with (duh).
Next. Open up the windows for good air circulation. Take a couple puffs of your albuterol (or whatever you use). Put on a face mask. Then go to town cleaning. After.. close the windows, turn on the hepa filter. Take a shower to get whatever allergens off you.
A better plan, if you have the cash, is to pay someone to clean your floors, shake out the carpets, and do the dusting while your out of the house.
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Q: What causes asthma?
What causes asthma i dont mean triggers i mean like if your asian or something. Or is it just heredity that gives people asthma?
A: Stupidity.
Q: What causes asthma in cats?
I have asthma, it's from an allergy, is it the same for cats? What causes asthma in cats?
A: There is a bunch of possibilities. If you go through the list, you can see which is appropriate to you or your feline situation.
Cat Litter
Scented and/or clay cat litter is one of the most common triggers of asthma. Pine and cedar litters can also cause irritation. Litter made from wheat, corn, silica or wood pellets is a good alternative.
Inhaled Irritants
Other asthma triggers a cat may inhale include household dust and dust mites, flea powder, cigarette smoke, hairspray, carpet fresheners and perfumes.
Pollen and Mold
Just like humans, cats can have outdoor allergies to pollens such as ragweed. Exposure to mold or mildew can also trigger feline asthma.
Germs and Parasites
Viruses and bacteria are suspects in feline asthma, as are parasites such as heartworms and lungworms.
Other Stressors
Certain foods (particularly fish), stress, vaccines, and cold, dry weather are also believed to contribute to feline asthma.
Heat, cold and exertion can all trigger an attack.
Treatment For Your Cat:
Asthma in cats can be treated successfully but not cured. We rely on two different drugs during an acute asthma attack.
Bronchodilators such as aminophylline relax the muscles that surround the airways. This medicine has an immediate effect in dilating the bronchioles and easing respiration. Another human bronchodilator, Apo-Salvent® has been used successfully in cats.
Corticosteroid anti-inflammatory drugs are used to decrease the inflammatory symptoms of feline asthma. Administering the inhaled steroid, fluticasone propionate, or Flovent®. works quite well in cats. The advantage of using inhaled Flovent is that the systemic side effects of oral corticosteroids avoided. A more traditional method of treatment utilizes the oral corticosteroids, prednisone or prednisolone a day for 10-14 days and then slowly reduced the amount of medication given over a period of three to four months. Some veterinarians use an injectable form of the drug, methylprednisolone acetate every two to four weeks when the cat will not accept pills.
Terbutaline is a bronchodilator that relaxes bronchiole smooth muscle. Although it is given to humans by inhalation we inject it subcutaneously in cats.
My preference is to administer as much medication by inhalation as possible and as little as I can orally or by injection. A mask and spacer system, called AeroKat, is marketed to adapt human inhalers and puffers for use in cats. This system is similar to the mask and spacer system used to treat human babies and small children.
Some cats benefit from long-term cyproheptadine (Periactin) administration . Cyproheptadine is an antihistamine.
Experimentally the anticancer agent, cyclosporine, has benefited some cases.
Some pets only need medicines intermittently when the condition flares up but some do better on low doses of medicine continuously. Cats tend to have less serious side effects from long term corticosteroid administration than people do but care must be taken to prevent them from becoming obese.
Q: What causes excersise endused asthma?
I have excersise endused asthma and i want to know what caused it to just pop up like that. It showed up in the spring when i was outside running. I am was thirteen years old and i still am, and i still have asthma. I had a little trouble breathing before when i was younger, but i just thought that it was because i had a resperatory illness when i was young. No one in my family has or had asthma, and i am not extremely overweight or obese. My doctor wasn't sure but she said that it could have been just allergies. I take an inhaler and it's under control, but I think that it's strange how i just got it.
A: No one, not even the brightest medical minds know. Asthma and allergies are the 2 mysteries that no one has any real clue about the cause(s). Symptoms, yes. But, no causes. So, keep on treating it and prayfully, one day, someone will find a way to completely get rid of both.
Q: What causes ASTHMA, If NOT SMOKER?
FAVOURITE GRAMPA -NON SMOKER
AUNT- SMOKER
What causes the thick phelgm? With ASTHMA?
We used live in THE OHIO VALLEY---TRI-STATE Area, which INCUDED --OH, PA, & WV- STEEL MILL COUNTRY----1940'S-----1980'S
MY grampa passed away 1969----@ 79 yrs old
My LATE MOM had COD, which was caused by THE OHIO VALLEY AIR POLLUTION . Our FLORIDA FAMILY DOCTOR DIAGNOSISED it.
A: Not everyone has that. I have had Asthma for about 40 years. Until 5 years ago I was using 5 drugs to control mine. That is until I discover ADVAIR. Now I use only the ADVAIR twice a day. Nothing else. No nebulizer sitting under my desk at work not extra inhalers and pills to take.
I felt like I had been let out of prison. If you aren't using it, PLEASE ask your Dr. about it.
Q: What causes Asthma in a male of 44 years old ?
A: Some common caused for adult onset asthma are,
Frequent reoccurring upper respiratory illnesses
Airway dammage from chemical, fire or hazardous gas exposure
Hormonal changes
Or, you could have had asthma all your life and now
You are exposed to a trigger that you haven't been exposed to in many years.
It was mild and now getting worse or you lung capacity was above average and now, with age, it has diminished showing signs and symptoms of asthma.
Q: What causes asthma, and can an adult get it?
A: Asthma is an allergy. It can not be cured but CAN be managed. And yes you can have asthma at any age.
If you have your asthma under control you should be able to live symptom free.
here is some more information about asthma that may help.
The best non medication treatment for asthma is learning your triggers and avoiding them. Common triggers are smoke, dust, mold, mildew, plants, dust mites, pets and grass/weeds.
If you can't figure our your triggers, you may need to see an allergist and have allergy screening done. This may identify your triggers.
The National Asthma Prevention Program and the Expert Panel of Diagnosis and Management of Asthma both agree if you have to use a prescription inhaler such as albuterol more then two time per week, your asthma is NOT in control and you will need a prescription controller medication.
Q: are there any catalysts that causes asthma to occur?
any websites, books, magazines??? where i can find info. about my question...thanks
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A: What is asthma?
* Asthma (AZ-muh) is a long-term disease that affects your airways. Airways are the tubes that carry air in and out of your lungs. If you have asthma, your airways can become swollen and inflamed. Swelling is a reaction to things that you are allergic to or find irritating. When the airways react, they get narrower and less air flows through to your lungs. This makes breathing hard and causes wheezing. This is called an asthma attack. Attacks are also called flare-ups, exacerbations, or episodes.
* There is no cure for asthma. Over time and working with your caregiver, asthma can be controlled so that you have fewer symptoms. Taking care of your asthma is an important part of your life. Controlling it means taking medicines as directed by your caregivers and staying away from things that bother your airways such as cigarette smoke. Your asthma may change with time, and may get better or worse. Your treatment plan may need to be changed if your asthma changes. Controlling your asthma should let you keep doing your usual activities. With treatment, asthma can be managed so you are able to live a normal life.
What causes asthma? Caregivers do not exactly know what causes asthma. Caregivers know that if other people in your family have asthma, you are more likely to have it. The following are things that may make you asthma symptoms worse, and may trigger an asthma attack:
* Allergens:
o Animal dander.
o Cockroaches and their droppings.
o Dust or dust mites.
o Molds.
o Pollen from plants.
* Irritants:
o Air pollution.
o Cigarette smoke.
o Cold air or changes in weather.
o Scented products such as perfumes and deodorants, and strong odors from painting or cooking.
o Strong emotional expression such as crying or laughing hard.
o Stress.
* Others:
o A condition called gastroesophageal reflux disease or "GERD". This causes heartburn and can worsen asthma symptoms, especially at night.
o Food or beverages containing sulfites such as dried fruits and wine.
o Medicines such as aspirin, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs or "NSAID", and blood pressure medicine such as beta-blockers.
o Certain activities can also cause exercise-induced asthma.
o Viral or bacterial infections especially of the upper airways.
What are the signs and symptoms of asthma? You might not have all of these symptoms, or your symptoms may change. Your symptoms may also vary from one asthma episode to the next. Symptoms may be mild during one asthma episode, and severe during another. Common signs and symptoms of asthma include:
* Coughing: This is often worse at night or early in the morning making it hard to sleep.
* Wheezing: A whistling or squeaky sound when you breathe.
* Chest tightness: This can feel like something is squeezing or sitting on your chest.
* Difficulty breathing: You may have problems breathing or feell breathless or out of breath. You may feel like you can not get enough air in or out of your lungs.
Most people with asthma have warning signs before symptoms appear. The warning signs are not the same for everyone. Your own warning signs may even be different from time to time. By learning what your warning signs are, you can start treatment sooner. This may keep you from having a serious asthma attack. The following are some of the warning signs of an asthma attack:
* Breathing faster than normal.
* Difficulty sleeping.
* Fast heartbeat.
* Feeling more tired than usual.
* Itchy or sore throat.
* Shortness of breath during exercise.
What is a peak flow meter? A peak flow meter is a small, plastic, tube-like device that you carry with you. This measures how well air moves out of your lungs, also called your peak expiratory flow or "PEF" . Using the peak flow meter correctly will help you better monitor and manage your asthma. Ask caregivers for more information on how to use the peak flow meter. Ask caregivers to explain how the PEF reading variabilitiy can help you learn the level of your asthma severity.
What are the levels of asthma? Caregivers often classify your asthma to different levels of severity. This is based on your symptoms, how often your asthma attacks occur, and the readings from your peak flow meter.
* Mild intermittent:
o Asthma symptoms occur twice a week or less.
o Nighttime symptoms occur twice a month or less.
o Asthma attacks last a few hours to a few days with varying intensity. You may have no symptoms between attacks.
o PEF reading variability of less than 20 percent.
* Mild persistent:
o Asthma symptoms occur twice a week or more but not everyday.
o Nighttime symptoms occur more than twice a month.
o Asthma attacks may slow your daily activities.
o PEF reading variability of 20 percent to 30 percent.
* Moderate persistent:
o Asthma symptoms occur daily.
o You use your quick-relief medicines daily.
o Nighttime symptoms occur more than once a week.
o Asthma attacks occur twice a week or more, and get in the way of your daily activities.
o PEF reading variability of more than 30 percent.
* Severe persistent:
o You have asthma symptoms throughout the day on most days.
o You have symptoms on most nights.
o Asthma attacks happen almost all the time limiting your daily activities.
o PEF reading variability of more than 30 percent.
How is asthma diagnosed? You may need one or more of the following tests:
* Allergy testing: Allergy tests are used to help you learn what causes your allergic reactions. There are many methods of allergy testing such as skin tests, elimination-type tests, and the radioallergosorbent test or "RAST".
* Chest x-ray: This is a picture of your lungs and heart. Caregivers use it to see how your lungs and heart are doing. Caregivers may use the x-ray to look for signs of infection like pneumonia, or to look for collapsed lungs. Chest x-rays may show tumors, broken ribs, or fluid around the heart and lungs.
* Pulmonary function tests: Pulmonary function tests, also called PFTs, help caregivers learn how well your lungs work. PFTs may also help your caregivers decide on the best treatment for you. During the tests, you breathe into a mouthpiece connected to a machine. The machine measures how much air you breathe in and out over a certain amount of time. This helps caregivers to see how well your lungs are moving and working.
How is asthma treated? You and your caregiver will make a plan to treat your asthma. You may need any of the following to control your asthma:
* Quick-relief medicines: These medicines are taken to quickly open your airways and to treat other symptoms. Quick-relief medicines are also called bronchodilators. Bronchodilators relax the muscles that have tightened around the airways. These allow the airways to open wider, making it easier to breathe. These medicines are used to treat asthma attacks.
* Long-term control medicines: These medicines are taken every day to control asthma that does not go away. These medicines help decrease inflammation of the airways. Inflammation is when your airways swell and tighten. Inhaled steroid medicines are commonly used for long-term control of asthma.
How do I find support and more information? Asthma is a life-changing disease for you and your family. Accepting that you have asthma may be hard. You and those around you may feel scared, confused, and anxious. These feelings are normal. Talk to your caregiver, family or friends about your feelings. You may also want to join a support group with other people who have asthma. Ask your caregiver for contact information for support groups. Contact the following for more information:
* American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology
555 E. Wells St, Suite 1100
Milwaukee, WI 53202-3823
Phone: 1-800-822-2762
Web Address: http://www.aaaai.org
* American College of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology
85 West Algonquin Road, Suite 550
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
Phone: 1-847-4271200
Phone: 1-800-8427777
Web Address: www.acaai.org
* National Asthma Education and Prevention Program
National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute
National Asthma Education and Prevention Program
P.O. Box 30105
Bethesda, MD 20824-0105
Phone: 1-301-592-8573
Web Address: http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/about/naepp/
CARE AGREEMENT:
You have the right to help plan your care. To help with this plan, you must learn about your health condition and how it may be treated. You can then discuss treatment options with your caregivers. Work with them to decide what care may be used to treat you. You always have the right to refuse treatment.
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Q: What causes Asthma?
Get this I have asthma and people have said for a long time that its the constricting of the air ways. When I take this new stuff called Mucenex it clears me up so much better than Advair and the Inhaler. My airways seem open but there seems to be some bacteria that creates mucos and thats what causes me to not get oxygen. Is there a cure for that, is that even considered asthma?
A: Asthma is a really serious disease " hyperreactive airway"...your tubes or bronchioles constrict, produced increase mucus, mucus plugs, your body basically secretes chemicals that increase this...Family Hx, Environment pollution, Cigarette and Tobacco, Marijuana...any irritant of the lungs...the Albuterol dilates your airways, its only a "rescue inhaler" short term...mucus from goblet cells...not bacteria...although if you have asthma, increase risk for bacterial growth due to more mucus.
Q: I Have Asthma. What causes me to wheeze when my asthma is bad?
just wondering.
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godd that was funny 'King Kontroversial VII'. firstly im a 16 year old girl, im not fat and im not even american! haha you spoon!
A: Either too much exercise for a fat boy, really tense sexual moment in teenage years or the swine bug coming to get piggy over your American butt!
Q: What class of BP meds causes LEAST cough, esp n asthma?
Person has an constant asthma cough all winter and needs BP med with the least effect in inducing MORE coughs. Patient has tried Calcium Blockers and ARBs already with mixed results.
Methyldopa , clonidine?
A: 1) beta blockers
- I've seen them used in COPD patients without a reaction
2) Try another ARB
3) diuretics
4) alpha drugs such as doxazosin