Skin Asthma?
It is Eczema, skin allergy of the skin that is closely connected to Asthma. My relative has it, you have to take anti-histamines to keep it under control ( to prevent it) and when it does appear you use the cream to get rid of it. If you get it often, you should ask your doctor about the anti histamines available.
I wheeze, but I don't have asthma.?
I had to go get checked for Asthma so I can be cleared to ship out July 6 to San Diego for the Marine Corps. My doctor said that after taking the test (I forgot what it was called) that I showed no evidence of asthma so I am clear for Marine Corps Boot Camp. So before I shipped out, I came here to Arizona to spend time with my family before I shipped out. Not everyday, but maybe once a week, I start to wheeze and have a little hard time breathing. And I can't understand why? My mom has 5 dogs, Two of which stay outside all the time. God knows how long the place has been vaccumed or dusted. We are out in Hereford which is nothing but dust, sand, and dirt roads. Could this be the cause of my Allergies? Some Helpful information: I originally live in Colorado Springs, Colorado. I wheeze once or twice a year there.... and thats during the Winter when its extremely cold outside. The Mesquite Tree's here make my skin itchy... and sometimes gives me hives. My dog pete, whos short hair makes my skin itchy... gives me hives as well. And he sleeps on my bed with me every night. I live in Hereford, Arizona... and its always dusty, dry. I wake up just about everyday with a stuffed up noze and go to bed with one... but it clears up during the day because I take Zyrtec. And my everyday allergies can include... Sneezing, Runny Nose, Itchy/Watery Eyes, and Itchy throat and nose. But as I said, a couple of weeks ago... My doctor said I have no evidence of asthma.
How can I get rid of allergic asthma?
85% of asthma is due to an underlying allergic cause and hence it is essential to know the allergen triggering the asthmatic attack and avoiding it actively. This can be done effectively through Environmental control .Several options in medical therapy like a combination of bronchodilator (Salbutemol, salmeterol) and low dose corticosteroid puffs, Deriphylline tablets and mast cell stabilizers like monteleukast when used on a daily basis can reduce symptoms and avoid precipitation of asthmatic attacks. Newer modality of therapy called Systemic immunotherapy (SIT) which includes Sublingual immunotherapy and Subcutaneous immunotherapy have promising results and have proven their long term effect in reducing symptoms and the need to take medications altogether.To put it in simple terms an asthma can be compared to a volcano which can either be dormant or active but never extinct. Hence your symptoms can be under control for a long time but your asthma can never truly really go away.
Can you get a tattoo if you have asthma?
i am 43 female, have asthma, am on spiriva, advair 500, singulair, allerex dose pack, and a nebulizer 3 times a day, but really want to get a tattoo, is there any danger there of the ink interactiing with the meds ? in other words, would i be good to get a tattoo?
What causes asthma?
The word asthma has originated from an ancient Greek word meaning panting. Essentially asthma is a chronic and recurring inflammation of the air ways (bronchi) that results in obstruction of air flow. Asthma is very common all over the world, in all age groups. It may start in as early as months old baby to elder age group. Asthma is largely controllable and to an extent curable, depending on the stage and extent of the disease.CAUSES:Asthma has no single cause. It is caused my multiple factors, which can be divided in two groups:1) External2) InternalAsthma is caused and maintained by more than one of the following causes:Genetic or hereditary causeEnvironmental factors (pollution, pollen, etc) - Systemic diseasesMental stressAllergensAsthma has a tendency to recur and get chronic. It is often observed to be a life long disease like diabetes or high blood pressure.One or more of the above factors lead to altered immunity which eventually leads to chronic asthma. It may be noted that the genetic tendency for asthma forms soil, leading to susceptibility to be affected by other external or internal trigger factors.Allergens Causing Asthma:PollensAir pollutantsSmoking and second hand smokingRespiratory infectionsCommon cold, SinusitisExercise, physical exertionCold airMedications: Aspirin, NSAID, Beta blockers etc.GERD (Gastro esophageal Reflux Disease).The following factors increase your chances of developing Asthma.Urban / Industrial areas where the exposure to environmental pollutants is more.Work Environment - Exposure to chemicals, dust, industrial waste.Heredity - Have a history of either parents or family members suffering from Asthma.Childhood - History of recurrent respiratory tract infections, low birth weight.GERDHomeopathic treatment is strongly recommended for AsthmaBenefits with Homeopathic medicines are:It reduces the frequency of asthma attacksIt reduces the severity of attacksIt enhances immunity whereby your tendency to get frequent cough, colds, throat infection, etc. reducesIt reduces the need for bronchodilator, cortisone, inhalers, antibioticsIt improves overall healthIt is absolutely safe and can be taken with the conventional medicinesFor further inquiry you can visit our website www.askdrshah.com
2 year old with asthma?
Winter months are often hellish for kids susceptible to chest complaints so I'd keep with the codiene for as long as the doctors recommend with the knowledge things will no doubt clear up as spring sets in. You'll also find the reason your doctor is so reluctant to give a hard diagnosis is that these days, they like to wait until a child is at least of school-age before diagnosing that s/he definitely has asthma as some young children might just be wheezy kids who will out-grow it (http://www.asthma.org.uk/all_about_asthm... The best things to do is first see if there is a trigger for the wheezing (perhaps ask for an allergin skin test and referral to the asthma clinic). Don't feel you need to get rid of the pets. Just keep them out of the child's room and regular vaccum carpets and brush them down. Wrap the kids' up when going outside in winter and take proactive measures when it looks like she's coming down with a cold/flu. Encourage your daughter to take her inhalers (get a spacer for them, if you've not got one already). An air filter in her room might also be a good idea as is putting down wooden flooring and hypoallergenic bedding. Have a look at these websites for more advice: http://www.asthma.org.uk/all_about_asthm... http://www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk/articles/art... http://www.bbc.co.uk/health/conditions/asthma/treatment_index.shtml
Is there cure for asthma at initial stage?
Asthma can not be “cured” per se in any stage- initial or late, but it can be better controlled in initial stages as when compared to late stages.
Does Vicks vapor rub help with asthma?
I agree with Dr. Hogan. The main ingredient is menthol, which is a mild irritant. It smells to high heaven and is quite useless for asthma. At best it has a placebo effect and it helps people feel like they’re doing something good for their common cold symptoms. It only distracts the brain from the problem at hand. The same ingredient is used in Ben-Gay (and the like,) to treat aches and pains. What most people don’t know, is that our brain can receive pain signals from only one source. Because the skin duress created by irritation of the menthol has higher priority than, lets say an arthritic knee, the brain only receives the mentholated skin signals, ignoring the sore knee. It’s a sham treatment, masking what’s really causing the discomfort.Asthmatics with moderate to severe episodes have to be extremely careful and vigilant. Asthma is right up there with car accidents as a leading killer of young people. Get a workup done by a pulmonologist. One of the best programs for managing bronchospasms involves charting peak-flow meter readings. It’s a simple task with a relatively cheap device into which you blow air. Most people don’t have symptoms until their lungs function at 25% of capacity. By charting peak-flow results, you can have an early warning system of when you may have problems breathing. Most MD’s will have you keep bronchodilators and corticosteroids like prednisone in reserve, in case you need them. If your peak-flow meter results show a drop of lung capacity, of lets say to 50%, then you can start treatment before running into breathing difficulties. If the asthma is mild, many healthcare providers prescribe once a day Singulair tablets. Those are best taken at bedtime. That’s because they’re a 24 hr formula and most peoples’ asthma and allergy symptoms are worse in the morning. By taking the Singulair at bedtime, it won’t be wearing off when you need it the most. Good luck.As a sidebar, the best use of Vick’s Vapo-Rub type products is for when homicide detectives have to investigate a dead body in advanced stages of decomposition. By applyling a small amount of the menthol containing ointment at the base of their nostrils, it makes the horrid smell of a ripe corpse more tolerable. Gross, huh?
IS THERE A PERMANENT CURE FOR ASTHMA ???
No, unfortunately there is not a cure. There have been great strides and successes in Asthma management and treatment. Do you see a Family Medicine doctor to manage your asthma or are you followed by a Pulmonary Medicine Doctor who specializes in the treatment of asthma? If you haven't seen a Pulmonologist in years, now might be a good time to see one. You may qualify for the new gene therapy treatment that is available and fairly successful in controlling and preventing "Asthma Flares" Once you have seen a Pulmonologist, have them send the plan for treatment and management to your local Doctor so that they can continue the plan (and so you won't have to wait to be seen since it is sometimes difficult to see a pulmonologist frequently) Here is the link to webmd.com concerning Asthma and treatments available: http://www.webmd.com/asthma/default.htm Webmd.com has a fairly comprehensive site concerning asthma and they have put it in "real people" language not "Medical talk". Here is the link to the Xolair site (the gene therapy treatment for asthma)--knowledge is power! http://www.xolair.com/index.jsp?search=z...