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Question by The real brownies ♥ ™: Whats the difference between asthma and bronchitis?
I have asthma, but lately I have experience burning of the chest, chills, chest pains, shortness of breath and a hack. I am use to wheezing, coughing and shortness of breath. I went to the doctor and she gave me an asthma treatment and this medicine called predisnone. It helped a little, but now my chest is burning. I also had a temperature of 99. Are asthma and bronchitis related?
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Answer by pamcarter
Bronchitis indicates an infection. Go back to the doctor and report the chills and fever. You may need antibiotics.
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Question by susi: What’s the difference between out of puff and asthma attack?
I have read in the Asthma magazine a report to an asthmatic middle age man, he said that many people do not know the difference between being out of breath and asthma attack, can anyone explain? I think that gasping for air is like asthma attack or is not? Thanks for answers.
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Answer by eilidh M
You will have a reason for being out of puff, ie. exercise. An asthma attack is caused by the illness and can come on at any time
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Question by youdontknowme: Is it possible to have asthma and not have asthma attacks?
I think I might have a minor case of asthma because my chest hurts badly when I run and for the rest of that day. I’ve never had an asthma attack, so is it at all possible to have asthma?
I have an appointment to see a doctor but I wanted to know if anyone knew beforehand.
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Answer by neoswhite_rabbit
Yes it is possible. i have activity induced asthma, meaning when I run or get sick, it hurts worse than other peoples. I have only had like 2 asthma attacks ever!
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Question by hearts33: Asthma: What are some ways to control a cough for a child with asthma?
My niece is staying with us and has asthma and has started coughing. It was a last minute decision and she didn’t have her inhaler with her. She’s sleeping and just starting to cough, but I don’t want to let that go because it could throw her into an attack.
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Answer by Kunisaki S
That’s a bit difficult, especially since she usually uses an inhaler. I suppose you don’t know what causes the attacks? If you do, keep her away from that. And keep her warm, cold air may induce asthma attacks. Hope that helps!
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Question by Irish: How might my asthma react to the hot and humid weather in Thailand?
Going on a 3 week holiday but unsure how humidity and heat and asthma mix? Thanks
I’m going to Chiang Mai in the north.
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Answer by christina73
It truly depends on your body and your symptoms. Mine act up more in a dry heat in the summer verses a humid heat.
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Question by SiC: How much does asthma medicine for a nebulizer cost?
My girlfriend may need to get a nebulizer to treat her asthma. We are having trouble finding an average cost for the medicine used with one. I realize that there different medicines that can be used, but what is the average cost we can expect for the medicine?
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Answer by Jewel
Without insurance, Albuterol Nebulizer solution costs $ 67 for a supply that would last for 15 days. With insurance, it cost me 5 dollars
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Question by A Bay Bay: What is the best asthma inhaler or anything that can help asthma?
i have tried everything.
albuteral inhaler
cingulair pill
&advair.
please help nothing works and i get asthma attacks every time i run!
thanks a bunch i will give the best answer to the person that has personal experience and an explanation.
thanks
ps my doctor is stupid and doesnt know what to do now!
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Answer by natpractitioner
I am not surprised that your doctor is a bit unsure what to do now, as he has already prescribed most of the safer alternatives [safer in terms of pharmaceuticals] that he can. His only other choices are a long-acting beta-2 agonist (LABA) or a cortocosteroid inhaler, both of which have worse side effects [and if I'm not mistaken the FDA has put out a warning about LABAs].
You can tell your doctor that you are willing to try these if you really want to take the risk in order to keep running and/or you can try the Buteyko breathing method, which is natural and safe but must be used in conjunction with the meds that you are already on. Learn about it at: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buteyko_method.
I wish you luck — I am also asthmatic and I know how annoying asthma attacks are when they stop you from doing the things you want to do.
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Question by Corey D: What are the different types of asthma how many different types are there?
I have Bronchoal Asthma. My doctor said it is not like other asthma. He also said it was the worst form of asthma. I really don’t use any breathing devices much anymre and I very rarly feel breathless
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Answer by apurba s
two types bronchial asthma & cardiac asthma. In ur case it is an hypersensitive reaction, the basophill bursts & realease a chemical & it constricts the broncii thus u feel breathless
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Question by missitalia: I had an asthma attack at swim practice and I’m afraid to go back. Should I go or wait until I start meds?
I just found out that I had asthma, and this was my first swim practice for the season. I haven’t started medication yet (but will when my prescription comes in) should i swim with non-medicated asthma?
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Answer by Evan M.
You can swim but don’t push yourself too far or hard bc u will have an asthma attack and without a rescue inhaler it could end bad. I’m sure someone on ur team has an inhaler so u may ask around and see if u could borrow one if u have an attack.
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Question by donna belle p: How to treat asthma and how to prevent allrgic asthma attacks?
I have always been sensitive to air pollution, smoke, dust, pollen and other things that trigger asthma. How can I help myselfwith asthma attacks?
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Answer by julie w
I was going to suggest you stay away from things you are allergic to………….but?? Kinda hard for you being surrounded by them all. An air purifier would be a good thing to have in your home.
Have you seen a doctor? I’m allergic to dogs, cats etc and I carry an Inhaler, Ventolin I think.
It clears my lungs very quickly. If you haven’t already got one I suggest you do. I carry mine with me at all times. You just never know.
All the best
Julie W
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