want to learn about asthma?
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You need to see a doctor. They will find the right medication to get it under control.
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Consult with a professional clinical aromatherapist because  the  causes  of asthma vary and treatment must be tailored to the individual. Some EOs often  recommended for asthma may make the condition worse in some people. It would require a medical history of the person being treated and a professional level of expertise to choose treatment elements wisely.
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I hate to disagree with cute girl, but asthma is a ventilation issue, not an oxygenation issue. A dry climate may help. Also, I'd stay away from highly populated areas with alot of air pollution, if possible.\n I would reccommend seeing an asthma specialist if you have not done so. There are many factors that affect asthma patients, so there is no "right" answer that fits everyone.
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i have been on them as well as 2 of my children for 2 years.  And my younger daughter is also asthmatic so it has helped us greatly!! The cost for us was negotiated by the physician because i use to work in his office.  I would however recommend it because it has helped greatly with my children.  So I would tell you that they do help but it takes 2-4 weeks to see an improvement and you should also follow the allergist recommendations for other changes in your home environment
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Epinephrine increases the heart rate and blood pressure which needs to be monitored. I find it very strange that a asthma patient would recieve that drug in this day and age.
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Yes!!  I developed Asthma at age 53, and I have never smoked.\n\nAlthough both my parents were very heavy smokers.  Actually, I found out that Asthma can be caused by a large amount of particulates in the air such as dust.
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Try yogurt with active bacteria or acidophillous(sp) capsules.  Sorry to hear about your asthma!  I hope you get better take good care of yourself!!!
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Definitely, asthma attacks can be frightening, especially the severe attacks.\n\nI have had asthma since I was born.  I have been on every medication imaginable.  'and still, when I have a bad attack, I practically want to scratch a hole in my neck or through my chest to breath.  I imagine it is pretty similar to almost drowning, over and over and over...
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It is nice to see a doctor in your nearest hospital or some thing like that.\nBut the syptoms you enlisted are the symptoms of asthma.So you have to see a doctor soon. ok?? thank you.
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YES! I used to have chronic asthma - could not even walk up a few stairs without needing my inhaler and now I am totally cured and never wheeze or need an inhaler. \nFirstly, I took a course of BUTEYKO. This is a powerful but simple method which CURES asthma. (I used the Buteyko Eucapnic method). I went in on lots of different inhalers, a very ill person, and after 24 hours, I've never needed another inhaler again or had an attack or even wheezed much, and if I do feel short of breath, it's quickly controlled by using simple techniques.\nI don't want to go into the specifics as it could be dangerous for you to try them on your son without a professional showing you how. the basic point is that asthmatics actually OVER-breathe (even though they think they can't get enough air), and it teaches you to breathe more gently and calmly. The major point is to ALWAYS breathe through the nose, never the mouth, which you could start training him to do immediately, as this could not hurt him at all. It's a good thing for everyone to do!\n\nSecondly, get him checked for allergies: it is amazing how certain foods and things in your everyday environment can make your asthma so much worse. Common culprits are dairy products (mucus forming) and grains, but different people are allergic to individual things (I am allergic to sugar, for example). Also, many environmental factors affect asthma - animal hair, cigarettes, dust, bed mites, paint. One of the worse culprits is aerosol - so cut out all air fresheners, spray deodorant, hait lacquer, etc. Also, asthmatics should not take codeine - nurofen is a big no-no. One excellent treatment for Allergies and asthma is EPD (Enzyme Potentiated Desensitization).\n\nI really hope this helps. I live in the UK, so I hope these treatments are available wherever you live. GOOD LUCK!
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Ashtma can be caused by many different "triggers" or inducers. It can be allergies, hereditary, exercised induced.... Basically people with asthma have hyper reactive airways. That means when they become irritated the airway narrows (inflammation) or the muscles of the airway actually tighten up (bronchconstriction). Triggers result in bronchoconstriction and they can include cold, dust , exercise. Inducers are more of a long term inflammation and they include allergies and infections
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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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Asthma is a disease of the human respiratory system in which the airways narrow, often in response to a "trigger" such as exposure to an allergen, cold air, exercise, or emotional stress. This narrowing causes symptoms such as wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness, and coughing, which are the hallmarks of asthma. Between episodes, most patients feel fine.\n\nfor more information: \nhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asthma
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A person with a lung disease or condition go to them for help. My  primary care doc did not know how to handle my asthma it was so out of control. He sent me to a pulmonolgist. I had a work up of tests I was taken off most of my medications and switched to new ones. The new meds were tweaked over several visits. They are very helpful.
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Sitting in a steamy restroom is good for asthma. It works like a humidifier and opens up the airway passage.
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I have asthma and was a cop for 18 years.  I went to work at the sherriff dept and was a deputy for 2 more years.  As long as you can control your asthma with an inhaler you should have no problem.  There are times it was hard because of the asthma, but you can be hired.