Does anyone know how to deal with asthma?
470917
you know, inhalers never really helped me. You should keep one around in case of an emergency, but don't rely on it or you might end up having to use inhalers life long. My mom taught me when I was 5 years old how to use meditation to help free my airways; I would basically breathe in and out slowly, conciously, creating imagery in my head of my airways opening with every breath, releasing all the tension. It worked for me every time, and now I don't even have asthma anymore. But do keep an inhaler around for emergencies.
173732
First of all, learn what the cause of the asthma is.  Asthma can be caused by dust, pet dander, pollen, physical activity and sometimes even certain emotions/conditions, like anger or stress, or lung illnesses.  When the cause of your asthma has been determined, or if it has, try to avoid whatever the cause of your asthma is.\nKeep an inhaler.  Some medicines can help with your asthma, like Singulair or Advair.\nIf I were you, I'd talk to my doctor for more info or run on online search over asthma.
408120
I take inhaled corticosteroids for asthma control.  I have been on them for about 10 years.  It is the only thing that has reduced my asthma attacks and allows me to be around animals...I am allergic to them but love them.  I also take allergy shots and they seem to help as well.
1011941
Asthma can be caused by many things - stress, allergies to dust or animal hair.  It's incurable but it is controllable with inhalers etc.  My stepmother has suffered from asthma all her life - it comes and goes in severity much like eczema does.
750827
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...;
998857
I have asthma too, because of my husband's cat. I hate to say it, but he should consider not having cats in the future.\n\nThe coughing is a sign of asthma, and just because he has it (the cats would certainly trigger it)  doesn't mean he is going to have a debilitating attack. My "asthma attacks" consist of coughing. Sometimes after a long workout, I might wheeze.\n\nHe should talk to his doctor about how to best manage it... but he's not going to sieze up and stop breathing on you...having a rescue inhaler available might ease your fears, so you should ask to have on in your house for him.
1045541
I use a bronchial inhaler that helps me out with that, \n\nGo to your local drugstore and ask for primetine mist (epinephrine). This will help a ton but dont over do it, follow instructions. Its over the counter and should cost about 10-14 dollars. Use the generic brand, its the same thing as those high cost ones.
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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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I am asthmatic ( I think this is what your doictor means) also and have found the following to be good.\n\nWalking - Don't go crazy. Start with what you can and then build up.\nSwimming - Great as your lungs are using all the oxygen in them.\nCycling - Take my little boy for a bike ride every week. Just stop for 5 minutes when I get a little out of breath.\n\nStart by running (or walking quicker) up stairs and build it from there. Also, watch what you eat as some foods can trigger astmatic or allergic reactions (mine is rape seed oil, starts me wheezing like a cart horse). \n\nCut down on the fats and increase the exercise, this should help.\n\nBest of luck.
191844
Sleep apnea is a disorder that can cause hypertension and heart disease. About 15 -20 million americans have this problem and sometimes it is due to obesity. So how to cure it? There is a special therapy you can have where you wear a special mask that delivers continued airflow thus preventing you from those short spans of time that you would be holding your breath.\n\nAre you taking meds for the asthma? Always make sure to have your inhaler on hand and whatever you do dont carry around an empty one just in case you have an attack.\n\nAllergies? I have been doing alot of reading on the internet about how to combat this problem and it is becoming more and more convincing that going raw foodist is the very best thing anyone can do even if they have no allergies.Part of the allergy problem stems from all the corrupted foods that we eat.\n\nLactose Tolerant simply means that your stomach is unable to break down the proteins in the milk properly therefore you become all bloated and gassy...when you go raw food, milk products are one of the first things to go so you wouldnt even need to take those special pills that are available when you know you will be consuming anything dairy.\n\nHope this helped and hoping you a healthy long life...
112311
I run in track and have it. You just have to take everything step by step. If you can't run 2 miles, then take your time. You dont have to be better than anybody else. A way to get rid of asthma is to exercise and go at your own pace.
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How do you know about Asthma? I haven't the faintest idea - maybe you read about it somewhere?\n\nHow do you find out about Asthma? Check out this site: http://www.users.globalnet.co.uk/~aair/\n\nHow do you know if you have Asthma? With the information from the above site, determine whether you think you may have the symptoms described, and have a chat to your local GP :-)
209687
Here's a site from the American Lung Association. I treat asthma patients in the ER all the time. You need to educate yourself about asthma, and do what is necessary to prevent the asthma attacks from occurring, rather than try to treat them afterwards. There are alot of other websites relating to asthma, but this is a good place to start. Good Luck!
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be careful of allergy medications that you use, even over the counter ones -- especially if they include "anti-histamine" which is number one contraindicated among people with asthma. this dries up your airways, so you think you feel better -- but it can do more harm than good. \n\nmy sister also has asthma -- she was taking over-the-counter benadryl before, but when we found out, we discouraged her from taking it (because of anti-histamine). so she was prescribed singulair -- she says it works. i guess not for you. what specifically triggers your asthma? is it the pollen? dust? pet dander? one thing you can do is avoid those allergens.\n\nif im not mistaken (i kinda forgot) claritin also has some anti-histamine in it. i suggest you speak to your doctor about claritin, also let him/her know that singulair and zyrtec is not really working for you, and if there is anything that he can prescribed that is safe for people with asthma would be great. (a stronger dose maybe). but try not to self medicate. i suggest you speak to your physician first.\n\nanother option is your doctor might prescribe you some corticosteroids to help you manage your allegies. they help you tolerate the allergens that trigger your asthma attack -- but you must take them religiously.
1007642
Dude, if you've had a cough and cold for a year there's no home remedy for it. Get a TB test. Sounds like you could be seriously ill. At the very least, you might have sever asthma.
727403
You must tell the doctors that he has asthma. The anaesthesiologist needs to know to prepare. Good luck.
35843
Asthma is very widespread. It is very treatable and containable. My wife and daughter have it, but you'd never know it. Their asthma is quite under control without using steriods. \n\nDeath, is a highly unlikely outcome of asthma unless you were in a fire and inhaled smoke, or stranded in Antartica and the cold bothered your lungs, but you'd probably die from something else first.\n\nSometimes asthma is "grown into" and sometimes it is "grown out of" so it might not be a life long disease. \n\nYou should talk to your doctor and get a recommendation to a specialist if your doctor is not familiar with asthma.