I have 2 questions about asthma?
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1.  Asthma is definatley NOT contagious.  You will absolutely not get it from them.
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some ppl confuse other respiratory problems like wheezing with ashtma also. however, asthma can be controlled thru proper medications like inhalers. Do consult with your doctor to diagnose which level of asthma are you in.. \n\nFurther, often asthma goes away during growing years for a teen. In adults, it tends to stay on provided the environment is polluted and so on. In most cases, you can resume normal activities like joggin, excercise etc.
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Wow see a doctor, you might have exercise induced asthma or something else, maybe with your blood sugar. Please tell your parents or guardian and definitely see a doctor!
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My son asked his doctor the same question so I'll tell you what the Dr explained to him (keep in mind he was 8 at the time). ** When you breath air into your lungs and there is something in the air that doesn't agree with the little trees inside the lung your lungs will swell to prevent entry. That is what makes it hard for you to breath. You use your inhaler to help settle the little trees or to protect them so your lungs will open and allow air to enter. If you don't use your inhaler then you will not be able to get enough oxygen in your body which is used in your blood & brain (lack of O2 to the brain is what caused you to black out or get dizzy) to survive successfully. If you don't allow enough in your system then your breathing will get harder & you will then need to come into the hospital to be put on a machine to help reduce the swelling in your lungs untill your body has enough O2 again. ** If your inhaler doesn't help much or at all inquire about an inhaler called Pulmicort. You will take it once daily and it helps the inhaler to work better. Since my son (now 14) started using it he hasn't had an episode bad enough to go to the hospital. But since he knows when he has an increased chances of an episode he begins using it prior to the allergy season that effects him... Asthma isn't fun and I'm glad I only have one child that has the problem.
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d you mean asthma? your doctor will dignose you with that..some symptoms are coughing alot,some times at night..wheezing hard to breath..you should talk to your doctor there are medacines you can take ..my 2 sons have it thats how i know all about it..if you have any ore questions ask me
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it could be allergies, and if you aren't careful it can turn into asthma.  But either way , go and see a doctor.
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if you are sensitive to cat furs, dander, or the stuff they may have on the fur, and you are a diagnosed asthmatic, then your options are limited.  \n1.  were you prescribed inhaler medications?  if so take them as directed.  if not then see a doctor who can give you medication which help control asthma.\n2.  minor helps but useful could be:  a.  get an air filtration system for your room.  i say a room b/c they are not generally large enough to do anything more effectively.  b. get rid of the cat.  c. keep everything you have away from the cat and keep it clean.\n3. for you to implicate the cat you would have to have reasonable cause.  just coughing b/c you think its the cat doesn't really diagnose your condition.  thats not to say you are not allergic to cats, but have you never been around a cat in your lifetime?  what happened when you were around a cat? \n\nnow to answer in different way.  cats dont cause asthma.  people with ashtma may respond allergically in the prescence of a cat but they may respond allergically around a dog, or parrot, or any other furry creature.  coughing isn't always a sign of allergic reaction as much as it is a protective mechanism for keeping foriegn bodies out of the lung.  \n\nniether do you have to have a history of asthma in the family to be individually affected with asthma.  you more likely are having mild airway irritation due to ?? something in the air, maybe what the cat brought in.  not to mention dusts, pollen, and molds, and even cockaroach droppings, which have been implicated in asthma in ghettos.
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Steam is not a good idea for a full blown asthma attack.  Your airways are already full of secretions and do not need to be further hydrated and become more of a problem.  Racemic Epinepherine is always a medication that helps out.  I tend to suggest it more often than Albuterol.  Also, keep asthma triggers to a minimum when the child is around.  Smoking, pet dander, excessive dust, etc.  Good luck with everything and keep giving the medications as perscribed by the physician.  Even if he does not show signs of an attack, always give the meds as ordered...especially any steroids.
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Several biological and environmental factors can trigger an asthma attack.\nEmotional stress, panic and anxiety also may trigger an attack in certain individuals. Responses to emotional situations, such as laughing, crying or yelling, involve deep, rapid breathing that can trigger an attack.
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helpful tricks for combatting asthma....\neven though you can't cure it with remedies, you can grow out of it....sometimes. keep a rescue inhaler with you at all time though...but only use it when you absolutely have to...the small attacks...try to fight through them....just take a moment to rest and practice some deep breathing exercises. when you get home from a game or practice, or are even in the locker room....hot showers help... put the water as hot as you can stand it, and stand under the spray, or just out of the reach of the water and inhale the steam. deep breaths once again. another usefull remedy is hot coffee. get a cup of pipin hot coffee and place your face over the top of the cup and take some long deep breaths in between sipping the coffee. when i was your age and younger I had asthma really bad. but little things like this helped me through it....you don't want to become too dependant on your inhaler... because it prevents you from possible being able to grow out of it. i still have them once and a while at the age of 24 but nowhere near as sever as i used to have them. why...because i stopped taking my inhaler unless it was an extreme emergency and found other routes.....best of luck to you....once you get back into shape it should become a litte easier for you.
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I have two boys and went Thur similar issues.  We found a really good Pediatric & Adult Asthma Doctor.  So he treats all of us.  And the kids have been able to stay with him.  \nIt can be really scarry when their that young and you stay up all night listening to them and watching them to make sure their o.k.  Been there, twice.  Children are stonger than you realize.  But, it's still scarry and are Motherly instincts, just wanta fix it.  \nMy advice would be to start a log.  Of when you child is better and worse.\nMorning or night.  Usually night I found.  Times of years, Spring and Fall are our worst, seasonal induce asthma, tree pollens.  Wet, rain, mold.\nThe good news is an allergist can really help.  But only if you follow  a regiment he suggest and here's the hard part for me, being faithful to follow it.\nIt can be hard to stay with the routine of making your kid take there meds.  Later on when they get older.  But, it's also easier  because you'll be more attuned to your childs symptons.  Hope this helps and good luck.
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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.
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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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3 miles in twenty minutes is okay.  One of my colleagues at police college had asthma (used inhalers all the time) and he had no problem getting hired.  If you pass the physical and the fitness test I don't see any problems.  Asthma is very controllable for most people.
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This is not a copy paste answer.  I always answer an asthma question when I see one because I have had asthma since I was a child and it has almost killed me several times.  Asthma is a condition when your bronchial tubes constrict and it is hard for air to pass through them.  This can be trigger several ways.  Some people by to much physical activity.  Some people by smoke, moke, pet dander, pollen or any thing harsh that is in the air we breath.  Some people have allergic reactions to certain foods.  Any way if you have asthma of any kind.  you should first see a doctor and he will help you control it.  Now if you have very mild asthma he will probably give you a rescue inhaler that you can use when ever you feel the symptoms.  If it is severe like mine he will give you a preventative medicinee.  Which is a medicin that you have to take every day to prevent an attack from occurring.  As well as a rescue inhaler.  If you are having an attack.  I took the time to write this because like I said I have severe asthma and I have been near death a bunch of times.  Be safe and talk to your doctor.  I hope that this info has helped you out.  God Bless.
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I have a friend who had asthma when he was five or something, then it stoped, and ever since then till now he has been the best athlete in the school never has breathing problems and never uses an inhaler, he is now 17. So i gues it might kinof depend on how helthy your lungs are, like try doing exercises, they help strenghten your lungs.
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~~ I am asthmatic... ask your doctor about Singular, (which comes in tablet form) and Maxair Autohaler, which is similar to albuterol, but i have found it works faster with less shaky effects.  start out with a low impact exercise program, and work your way up.  you may even ask your doctor about physical therapy to build up your stamina. and... I'll be praying for you too.  God Bless\n\nif you would like to chat some time click on my avatar and add me to your yahoo messenger. ~~