asthma is a disease but what other diseases are produced  from asthma.
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no, but it can aggravate them. For example, i have had pneumonia twice because my lungs are weak and prone to that, also I frequently get bronchitis.
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Hi There\n\nHere are some answers regarding Asthma.\n\nCause: \nAsthma is caused by malnutrition. Only by diligent and consistent effort to change embedded habits will one get permanent relief. The cough is a result of nature's effort to expectorate mucus from the lungs, after which breathing becomes easier. Ofttimes the cause of asthma is basically a nervous condition because the nerves are irritated \n\nHerbal Aids: \n1. Convulsions: When a person is in a convulsion there are certain herbs that will give very fast relief. One of these is tincture of lobelia, and a valerian decoction with a little cayenne added to relieve spasms. If such an attack comes after a meal one should use an emetic, such as a large dose of lobelia or use the Yoga finger method. (see # 2 below) \n\n2. Yoga Finger Method: Drink several cups of warm water, then place the middle finger deep down the throat and press the tongue until regurgitation starts. Mustard is also good to clean the stomach and lungs. Prior to the emetic a peppermint or spearmint tea should be used to soothe the area and alleviate the discomfort of continual vomiting. Hot fomentation of castor oil, comfrey, lobelia, mullein, etc., may be placed over the stomach, liver, spleen and lung areas. Frequent hydrotherapy baths or lengthy sweat baths are beneficial, followed by a cold shower or sponging. \n\n3. Vapor Bath: Another helpful method is to take a vapor bath twice a week, inhaling steam from a decoction of cudweed ragwort, wormwood, or a decoction of the following herbs, taken warm, (equal parts) will prove very beneficial: elecampane root, horehounds, hyssop, skunk cabbage root, vervain, wild cherry bark (and to this preparation add tincture of lobelia or antispasmodic tincture. Clear the bowels with an injection of catnip or barberry bark. This affliction also calls for plenty of outdoor exercise, deep breathing, and good ventilation while sleeping. The whole body system should be built up with tonic herbs such as chickweed, comfrey, marshmallow, mullein, etc. Diet should be mostly fruits and vegetables, avoiding all processed devitalized foods. \n\n4. Dr. Christopher's Herbal Respiratory Formula: (Resp-Free) It is wonderful for asthma. This combination of herbs in tablet, tea and capsule form is an aid to relieve irritation in the respiratory tract--lungs and bronchial. This is an aid in Emphysema as well as other bronchial and lung congestion such as bronchitis, asthma, tuberculosis, etc. Suggested amount for an adult is a cup two or three times a day, or 2 or 3 capsules or tablets two or three times a day with a cup of comfrey tea. For additional help in the program, it is good to add three to six drops of tincture of lobelia to each cup of tea. This formula consists of comfrey root, mullein, chickweed, marshmallow root and lobelia. \n\n5. Dr. Christopher's Hay Fever Formula: (Sha Tea) It is good for asthma also. This combination is a natural herbal aid working as a decongestant and antihistamine to dry up sinuses and expel from the head and broncho pulmonary tubes and passages the offending stoppage and mucus. Combine this with the respiratory combination to speed up the process. The wise person will turn to fresh wholesome food and beverages to keep the body in a perfect state. This will guarantee permanent relief, by going to the cause. \n\n6. Elder: The inner bark is used, although it should be aged before used. The fresh bark is violently irritating and poisonous to children. It is specifically used for spasmodic asthma with copious phlegm and stringy mucus. For asthma, take a tablespoonful whenever an attack threatens. Powdered Cloves can alleviate excessive vomiting when using the bark. To avoid bowel cramps, add a tablespoonful of powdered Ginger to the infusion. (ShoA:58). \n\n7 Lobelia: Most people agree that Lobelia is a specific treatment for asthma, as well as other bronchial or spasmodic troubles. Because the herb removes obstructions, giving it when
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You need to go to a pulmonologist.  He will be better to diagnose you correctly.  It sounds like you might have asthma, in which case you would need to be on medicine long-term or at least have an inhaler on hand for flare-ups.  I have asthma and believe me, it is serious business.  Go to a pulmonologist, please.  Check out the site below for further information.
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try this website.  http://www.webmd.com/search/search_results/default.aspx?query=mold&sourceType=all\n\nYou should know that there are other things that can cause similar effects.  I work in pest control and I know that cockroaches have been known to cause asthma.  There are probably other things that can have the same effects.
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I did lose a lot of weight, over 100 pounds. And that helps with the asthma. I made a conscious effort to lose weight because I knew I could be happier as well as being healthier. I started by going on a diet a year and a half ago and I got a personal trainer, but I definitely have a healthier lifestyle now.
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Asthma. That may be the red light.
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Asthma has a genetic factor, among some others.\nyou and your twin (assuming that your are identical twins) share the same genetic information. In case that you are not identical you still share 50% of your genetic information with each of your brothers of sisters and maybe some of this shared information is the susceptibility to develop asthma\nYou share some but not all the genetic information with your other brother and sister and maybe some of the genes that made you susceptible for developing asthma were not in them.\nif maybe you had in the future more brothers or sisters some of them could share the susceptibility to asthma too. \nand maybe your brthers and sisters have other susceptibilities that you don't have\n\nstick to your treatment and you'll do fine
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This is like reading my biography. I even got blood tests for immune disorders and HIV, i got so sick all the time, like you, but for 6 years. The answer in the end: asthma and allergies. Get an allergy test. Get pulmonary function tests. \n\nAllergy shots and asthma treatments changed my life, and I never even knew that's what I had.
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homeopathy and herbal medicines were the precursors of modern medicine,so i believe that at some point in time that they will become part of the medical main stream treatment for specific conditions, a lot of the medical medications/drugs are derived from the same source as homeopathy but they are synthetically produced and refined
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Please see the webpages for more details on  Diabetes, Hypertension and Sarcoidosis. Most of your illnesses are related to age and your life style.
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Yep.  What happens, is that your muscles are straining to get breath in you lungs so much that it makes you sore.  Also, asthma is caused by inflammation in the lungs.
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What Is Asthma? \n\nAsthma (Az-muh) is a chronic disease that affects your airways. The airways are the tubes that carry air in and out of your lungs. If you have asthma, the inside walls of your airways are inflamed (swollen). The inflammation (IN-fla-MAY-shun) makes the airways very sensitive, and they tend to react strongly to things that you are allergic to or find irritating. When the airways react, they get narrower, and less air flows through to your lung tissue. This causes symptoms like wheezing (a whistling sound when you breathe), coughing, chest tightness, and trouble breathing, especially at night and in the early morning. \n\nAsthma cannot be cured, but most people with asthma can control it so that they have few and infrequent symptoms and can live active lives. \n\nWhen your asthma symptoms become worse than usual, it is called an asthma episode or attack. During an asthma attack, muscles around the airways tighten up, making the airways narrower so less air flows through. Inflammation increases, and the airways become more swollen and even narrower. Cells in the airways may also make more mucus than usual. This extra mucus also narrows the airways. These changes make it harder to breathe.
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This is a very vague question -- it could be anything from anxiety attacks to asthma.  Go talk to your doctor, since even *mild* untreated asthma can be fatal.  Don't accept medical advice from anyone on here.
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Get seen by a doctor, it cant be diagnosed here!  If you have an expiratory wheeze then chances are it is asthma...but there are many other  conditions which affect breathing...;
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Common asthma symptoms include: \nCoughing. Coughing from asthma is often worse at night or early in the morning, making it hard to sleep. \nWheezing. Wheezing is a whistling or squeaky sound when you breathe. \nChest tightness. This can feel like something is squeezing or sitting on your chest. \nShortness of breath. Some people say they can't catch their breath, or they feel breathless or out of breath. You may feel like you can't get enough air in or out of your lungs. \nFaster breathing or noisy breathing. \nThe only way to know for sure would be to see your doctor.
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Asthma, not being in physical shape.
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Try swimming. Devolping your lungs and cardiovascular system can reduce the symptoms of asthma. Read the attached article from mydr.au.com\n\nCAN SWIMMING HELP MY ASTHMA?\nHaving asthma doesn’t mean you should avoid exercise. A healthy lifestyle and keeping fit are important factors in managing your asthma effectively. If you are fit, you could have fewer asthma attacks.\n\nWhy is swimming a good exercise for people with asthma?\nSwimming helps people with asthma develop lung capacity and good breathing practices.\n\nSwimming is a great exercise for people with asthma as you breathe in warm, moist air rather than the cold, dry air that can lead to asthma symptoms.