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Asthma

Asthma is an inflammatory lung disease characterized by obstruction, inflammation and hyper-responsiveness. It causes recurrent breathing problems. In this section, you can talk about asthma symptoms and management, risk factors, attacks, diagnosis and treatment.

Bronchial Asthma

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Hi, I have a question regarding my friend. He was diagnosed with bronchial asthma. He always had problems breathing. Sometimes, a wheezing sound is heard during his breathing. I was present while he had one of his attacks. I did not know what to do. He was rushed to hospital and stayed there few...

by User avatar grenville31854

asthma

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im 14 and have had asthma since i was born but never needed an inhaler evry time i ran or did something active be4 my 6th grade year ended of elementry school. Now i need to take two puffs every time before i do something active. And when i forget i either start having asthma kick in, which...

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Asthma in children linked to hamburger consumption

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In the year 2003, asthma caused 12.7 million doctor visits and 4,261 deaths in the USA. This disease is more spread in the developed countries and is connected with nutrition, higher living standard, decreasing physical activity and increased pollution. A new risk factor for asthma has been found....

by User avatar Miia2818

Does asthma cause this?

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I'm 20 and I've had asthma for a long time. Recently, when I jog, my chest feels like its burning, I feel like gagging, I start wheezing, and my right lung hurts. I take asmanex to control the asthma and I don't think its pneumonia because I've had no other symptoms and it only occurs when I jog. I...

by User avatar CheshireCat859625644

Pediatric Asthma Concerns

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I really need help with questions and information about my 20 month old sons asthma. I am very concerned and I am open to anyone leading me to a website,support group, books or anything else that can help me. I want to know anything and everything that I can about this subject. I am most concerned...

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Smog and asthma

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Hi. My child suffers from asthma and I have noticed that smog is bothering him. Can smog affect asthma? I have quit smoking, but I can`t fight smog.

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Diagnosed with asthma in my 40-es

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Hi. I was diagnosed with asthma in my 40es. I am a spray painter and a doctor told me my asthma was caused by isocyanates. Is that possible? I work as a spray painter for 20 years and I have never had any kind of a problem due to my work.

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GERD and asthma

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Hi. I was diagnosed with asthma and later with GERD. I know many asthmatics experience heartburn. Asthmatics are more likely to have GERD. Does heartburn cause asthma? What should I do?

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uncontrolled asthma

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Hi. My daughter (21) has asthma. Recently, she has decided to stop treating her condition. She was prescribed with asthma preventer and rescue meds, but she says she`ll be just fine without them. I fear she will have another asthma attack. What are signs of uncontrolled asthma?

by User avatar luwana2261

Asthma Relief-Could any alternative treatments help?

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Hi. I suffer from asthma. The symptoms are really annoying. I am coughing all the time and my breath is short. I need some relief. Could any alternative treatments help?

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