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Children with asthma systems can have elevated cortisol levels if their asthma is coupled with stress, as cortisol is a hormone that is activated during stress. Learn about cortisol levels increasing blood pressure and blood sugar with help from a nurse and respiratory care practitioner in this free video on asthma symptoms.
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Usually, I get chest discomfort and a lot of mucus/coughing/congestion. I exercised in a more humid area, and I still had discomfort but none of the other symptoms. Is that still normal?
Yes, in fact sometimes humid conditions make it worse.
Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America’s Message to Millions With Asthma is to Manage Asthma By Treating Both Main Causes: Airway Constriction and Inflammation – Most Medicines Only Treat One Cause.
The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) is launching a national public service announcement (PSA) supported by GlaxoSmithKline titled “Two Main Causes of Asthma.” The PSA goal is to communicate an important message to the millions of Americans with asthma: that treating the two main causes of asthma symptoms may help prevent symptoms before they begin. Asthma symptoms include coughing, wheezing, difficulty breathing and chest tightness.
The PSA features two cyclists riding on a tandem bicycle representative of the two main causes of asthma symptoms. When the lead cyclist pedals solo she struggles but when the second cyclist begins to peddle, the journey becomes much easier. Their ride together is symbolic of managing asthma more effectively by treating both main causes of asthma symptoms when one medicine is not enough to prevent symptoms.
The PSA encourages the millions of people suffering from asthma to find information and resources about asthma and learn how to work with their doctor to help prevent asthma symptoms at asthma.com.
According to AAFA, every day in America because of asthma, 60,000 people miss school or work, 30,000 have an attack, 5,000 visit the emergency room and 1,000 get admitted to the hospital. Asthma in America isn’t merely a problem but it’s nearly an epidemic.
About AAFA
The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) is the leading national nonprofit organization fighting asthma and allergic diseases. AAFA provides free information, conducts educational programs, fights for patients’ rights, and funds research to find better treatments and cures. Log on to www.aafa.org for more information.
Funding and editorial support for the PSA was provided by GlaxoSmithKline.
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Hi! I have asthma and am on meds but, i cough all the time and tomarrow i am going to be outside in the city and need to know if there is something that can help my asthma symptoms along with my inhaler. I am also prone to sickness and am trying not to get sick.
any suggestions?
Please be kind:)
It is always best to ask you MD about these issues because asthma affects individuals differently. If you know what some of your triggers are, it is always best to avoid them. Perhaps if you know you are going to have a reaction, take a breathing treatment prior to the outing. I know that asthmatics tend to have a rescue inhaler as well as nebulizers they sometime use at home (especially in these colder months). Also your doctor should have prescribed you a long acting agent such as serevent (usually 2 puffs twice a day) as a maintenance therapy. Corticosteroids are also good antiinflammatory agents. Intal and Tilade are good first-line preventer antiinflammatory agents. Depends on your type of asthma as well. Is it intrinsic or extrinsic? As always check with your MD because they can make a specialized plan and recommendations for you.
Started to get sick a couple days ago with a sore throat, runny nose, low grade temp of 100. Now my asthma has flared up. I Am short of breath, tight and wheezy in the lungs and coughing allot, however I’m not coughing any thing up. Got out my Hand held nebulizer and started using it every 4-6 hours. The wheeziness is better however I am still short of breath and just feel terrible all over. Does any one have any suggestions like some home remedy’s or something.
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Symptoms of bronchial asthma include difficulty breathing, shortness of breath, wheezing, chest tightness and coughing. Discover how mucus plugs can cause coughing at night for someone with bronchial asthma with help from a nurse and respiratory care practitioner in this free video on respiratory therapy and healthy breathing.
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They seem like they may help for this type of cold and congestion, but I’ve only ever heard it used for asthma. Anyone ever use it for a cold? Does it work better then the traditional OTC meds for a cold?
some people do use it for colds to help open up their airway when they are congested. I don’t think it does much for cold symptoms. Depends on what your symptoms are, but if you’re congested with a cold, try Advil cold and sinus (behind the counter because it has sudafed in it).
The track season is just 1 week in and spots for the 4×4 this year are going to be tight. We should be at least top 8 in the state this year. would it be unethical for me to get powerbreathe to cope with my asthma symptoms and strengthen my lungs quicker? The product just looks like a bigger asthma inhaler but i dont want to get myself disqualifed or banned because of cheating.
You need an inhaler bc you have asthma so I’d use it. Just take it 10 mins before hand. You won’t be disqualified bc you have a medical condition requiring treatment
Symptoms of skin asthma, also known as dermatitis or eczema, include skin that has become inflamed, dry and itchy. Find out how scratching skin asthma can result in an increase of infections with help from a nurse and respiratory care practitioner in this free video on asthma symptoms.
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I have mild-moterate asthma and when I exercise it gets MUCH worse… (obvioslly) I take a inhaler before i exercise but it doesnt help all that much it just helps a bit. Is there ANYTHING That can reduce the symptoms? Oh and if it matters i’m 13. Thank You in advance! Kayla5654
I already have a spacer and i can’t use my inhaler without it otherwise i can’t do it.
I know you need to take it 30 minutes before you excercise. Another problem with those who workout is the weather. The cold air will probably get to you.