What causes asthma attacks?
Hey, hope you are feeling better after your attack There are many different causes to an asthma attack: dust/house dust mites exercises pollution infection/illnesses sprays/perfumes animal fur ie cats/dogs thunder storms pollen food molds smoking hormones (sex) But it is important that you finf out what your triggers are and avoid them if possible. Asthma is a condition that affects the airways – the small tubes that carry air in and out of the lungs. When a person with asthma comes into contact with something that irritates their airways (an asthma trigger), the muscles around the walls of the airways tighten so that the airways become narrower and the lining of the airways becomes inflamed and starts to swell. Sometimes sticky mucus or phlegm builds up which can further narrow the airways. Attack can come on suddenly or with notice ( you get worse over time). Don't be too concerned there are lots of different meds out there that will help control your asthma and help to prevent attacks in the future, you can lead a normal life just remeber to take your asthma pump with you and take your med when told! Good Luck WHen having an attack: - Take your reliever inhaler (usually blue), immediately -Sit down and ensure that any tight clothing is loosened. Do not lie down -If no immediate improvement during an attack, continue to take one puff of your reliever inhaler every minute for five minutes or until symptoms improve -If your symptoms do not improve in five minutes – or you are in doubt – call 999 or a doctor urgently -Continue to take one puff of your reliever inhaler every minute until help arrives SInce youve had your attack you should make an appointment with your doctor or asthma nurse for an asthma review, within 48 hours of your attack You will also need another review within one or two weeks after your asthma attack to make sure your symptoms are better controlled
What does the red asthma inhaler represent?
The color red does not represent anything. It is simply the color chosen by the product manufacturer.I personally use two inhalers that have red applicators. They are two completely different meds.This one is ProAir and is a rescue inhaler — you use it when you have an asthma attack.Redirect Notice. This is not a medicine you want to be using all the time. If you are, then your asthma is not controlled and you need to see your doctor and get on a medicine regimen.-This one is Symbicort and it is used as a maintenance medicine to control the frequency and severity of asthma attacks.Redirect Notice. These types of medications (there are several for your doctor to choose from) used regularly can make it to where you rarely need a rescue inhaler.There are also other types of control medications like Singulair that come in pill form.-I've used my rescue inhaler maybe 3 times in the past 12-months. Without a maintenance med, I would be using my rescue inhaler daily.Everyone who has asthma has different triggers/severity. If you have asthma, you need to have an individualized medicine regimen to control your asthma. The doctor may need to try a few different meds/combinations until they find what works best for you.I went through many different meds with my GP, then tried a pulminologist and that was better but I still had attacks frequently though not as often as before. I finally decided to see an allergist. My asthma is triggered by allergies (in others it can be triggered by exercise or illness). The allergist came up with the right med combination for me. So if you aren't getting what you need from one doctor, keep going to different doctors/types of doctors until you find what works for you.
What are the medicines for asthma?
1.There can not be one particular good medicine for Asthma or for that matter any disease.2. Because every individual is different - stamina, diet, lifestyle, living conditions, climate , environment, working conditions, stress levels - and many more such factors are different for different people3. And this is where a deeper science - Ayurveda , comes into picture. The first thing a Ayurveda physician does is - identify your unique body constitution called prakruti. Then we proceed with prescribing medication.4. A diet and lifestyle plan is also charted out - this is again customized for an individual5. A combination of the three - Medicine , Diet & Lifestyle will not cure the disease, it will also prevent its recurrence6. Duration of treatment is variable - age , severity play a role here.7. Is Asthma curable with Ayurveda ? - YES - in children and in the initial stages in adults .If it is chronic, we can manage it very well with treatment and you can lead a completely normal life, but with a few diet and lifestyle restrictions.
Does Albuterol inhaler make your penis smaller i have asthma?
Inhalers are designed for topical effects - just on the surface of your lungs. Very little gets around to the rest of your body. When I was pregnant, my albuterol was one of the few medications I could take without my doctor's direct supervision. That was because only minuscule amounts would make it from my lungs to my baby to be. So I would not worry, you don't have to endanger your endowment to keep breathing.
Blue inhaler??
Yes. The blue inhaler is just a beta-agonist medication. There are others on the market now. Xopenex now has an inhaler out. It is a form of Albuterol but with some small tweeks. It is also a resue inhaler. Ive had children that I care for get success from this. Others are: metaproterenol, pirbuterol, terbutaline, formoterol, and salmeterol Also...get yourself a spacer. It allows more deposition of the medication. Without a spacer you only get about 10-15% of the medication...which is why you could be getting worse. You simply arent getting the medication you need. Talk to your doctor about getting a new form of a beta-agonist medication for bronchodilation. Dont let them say too bad, sorry about your luck. There are other medications out there that patients have a great success rate with!
Does asthma go away???????
Asthma is a chronic disease that does not "go away." However, it is important to understand that though it cannot be cured, its symptoms can be controlled. Asthma can range from mild to severe, based on how often and how severe your attacks are. Between attacks you may feel completely normal. However, when you encounter one of your triggers you may have an asthma attack. Common triggers include cold/hot air, dry air, exercise, pets, pollen, certain fumes, and more. Children may experience more frequent attacks because their airways are smaller. As they mature, their airways enlarge. By adulthood, when they have an asthma attack, their symptoms may be more mild. This is why many people believe that they have outgrown their asthma. To add to the confusion, not all wheezing is caused by asthma. Patients (and doctors) sometimes mistakenly believe they have asthma. Your primary doctor or a lung specialist may need to perform tests to confirm the diagnosis.
People with asthma - can you describe an attack for a writer of fiction?
I'm a fiction writer with a main character (teen girl living in US) with asthma. The main things I'd like to know is what certain things feel like, so I'd appreciate any information from someone who has personal experience with asthma. Would she be on a daily preventive medicine? How often and what time(s) of day would she take it, and would that be on a full or empty stomach? Are there side effects? She has a rescue inhaler. At what point would she use it? How many times would she pump it? What are the immediate effects of using the inhaler? Does it have a taste? What's that like? Does the taste linger, or is it pretty much while she's getting the med? Does it have any side effects? How long does it take to stop an attack? Are there circumstances under which it doesn't work? When would she decide to call for medical help? How does it feel when an attack comes on? Are there early early signs (the way I can sometimes tell I'm about to get a migraine before the aura because I suddenly find it hard to read the computer screen)? What are the first symptoms? What are the sensations that lead to a full-blown attack? What are the feelings of an attack that's subsiding? After it's over, how do you feel? Do you rest or go on with your day? Or, to say it shorter and sweeter, please describe an asthma attack. Thanks a lot for your help!