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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.

asthma & heart palpitations

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Hi, I’ve suffered form heart palpitations for several years. I wake up from a sleep and have a rapid hearth rhythm. Recently, I started having symptoms of asthma when I wake up. Is this normal?

by User avatar Guest

Shortness of breath when walking 2 blocks!

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Am asthmatic and thought  shortness of breath was due to this ailment. I am close to 8 months pregnant and have been having persistent shortness of breath, even after using nebulizer or inhaler. Was told by my doctor that it might be cardiomyopothy. Would appreciate any insight given.

by User avatar kayeskorner

Shortness of breath.

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Im 14 years old and i had a history of asthma but the doctor said when i turned 7 the symptoms and the whole thing would dissapear. For a long time now i have this feeling im going to have an asthma attack like i feel as if i cant breathe and im starting to have  shortness of breath and...

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Doctor says asthma attacks can't be faked. The attacked is real, but self induced.

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My son was diagnosed with asthma, my problem is he goes into distress when asked to do chores, or doesn't get his way. It starts out with labored breathing and dry cough, coughs. If I say you don't have to do your chores or let him do what he wants he's fine in short period of time. but when I stand...

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Yawning before Asthma attack??

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I always have yawning attack before an asthma attack. Maybe it is good because I’m able to recognize the beginning of the attack and to take my rescue remedy. So, I yawn even not tired or sleepy at all. I can not figure how yawning can be connected with asthmatic reaction? Anyone else yawn like...

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I'm having an asthma and other symptoms appeared: tiredness, cramps in hands and feet

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last spring i came down with a virus as far as i know. the next 4-5 months i couldnt get my asthma under control had many courses of antibiotics and steroids but it just kept flaring. at one point my sputum was slightly blood stained. all bloods they took were normal so they doubted infection but my...

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whenever I use an inhaler for my asthma a few minutes later I get shaky and feel dizzy

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I am asthmatic but when i use my inhaler to relieve my breathing a few minutes later i start to get shaky and feel dizzy but i don't know why, any answers?

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Is it just asthma or something more? Uncontrollable coughing attacks daily after I got cold

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Alright, bottomline, I think I just need someone to tell me to go to the doctor. But I have never had my asthma be has hard to deal with as it has been this year, so I really don't know what to do/expect. I got a cold that turned into a URI 2 weeks ago. And my lungs have not felt right since. I...

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natural cure of asthma

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Are there any people with asthma here who have found a natural cure? I have been drawn into a downward spiral of taking more and heavier asthma medications, some of which have serious side effects and I am really not comfortable with them. Prednisone is the worst. This is why I am desperate to find...

by User avatar padraic1878156854

When does your asthma start acting up?

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When do those of you that have Asthma have problems. Typically its been the summer months, but lately the cold weather has been bothering me. So much so that it is giving me chest pains. A few puffs and stopping my run usually have the symptoms go away, but I am going to call the doctor...

by User avatar Cappy