February 21, 2010
- Are Savannah house cats prone to asthma?
paige_pepper_0338 asked: I have a blog that I host where people ask me questions about their pets and I research their dilemma and answer them. I got a question from a blogger asking me why her Savannah cat was coughing. Shes not coughing anything up shes just coughing in general. So are Savannah cats prone [...]
- what is the best way to cure asthma?want to know other alternative herbal med for my kids asthma?
brenstanbsm asked: my kid is 4yrs old and every month, he will be given antibiotics because he has colds eventually leads to cough and asthma. he has maintenance med, (salmeterol+fluticasone propionate, cetirizine) still he cough. I give him also nebulization (combivent). how can he be asthma free? are there herbal med? or natural asthma prevention? [...]
February 16, 2010
- Are there any good home remedies for asthma out there?
all asked: I have pretty bad asthma and just had 2 visits to the E.R. last night. A variety of things triggered my attacks this time. Scary stuff. I am on a number of meds. for it, but wondering some good home remedies I could try. TY!
Steering clear of stressful situations [...] - Can I join the military if I was diagnosed with childhood asthma?
Chris asked: I haven’t been diagnosed since I was like 6 or 7, and I never used my inhaler once. And if I can’t is there some kind of test that I could do that would prove I don’t have asthma now?Myles
February 12, 2010
- How can you get asthma after not having it for 16 years?
nancylolz asked: I am 16 and last night I went to the ER for breathing problems I was having. After they did xrays, I was told I have asthma. How can I go so long without having it, and then get it?Madden
February 10, 2010
- For Law Enforcement: Has anyone actually seen a problem with asthma and breathlyzers?
remerton7 asked: I constantly have people saying they have asthma and can’t blow in the breathlyzer. These people have plenty of breath to smoke and cuss me, but can’t blow in the tube. I’ve never seen anyone atttempt to blow in the tube have weeze, or cough, or anything else associated with asthma. Has [...]
- Is there alternatives to treating asthma without having to use an inhaler?
Jackie asked: My son is currently on Albuterol and Qvar. We also own a nebulizer machine for emergencies. I am just looking for other alternatives (herbal or homeopathic or spiritual)for treating asthma.(If any)Hayden
January 30, 2010
- Is it normal for asthma meds to make your lungs extra-sensitive?
Luke asked: My asthma meds make my lungs more sensitive for an hour or so after taking them, and they feel more sore and initially weird, like you can feel the medicine in your chest.
Is that normal and totally nothing to worry about? Is that just a sign of it all working?
I don’t know what [...]
January 21, 2010
- Can breathing in second hand smoke cause asthma?
runner24 asked: My father smokes in the garage and the lingering effects of the smoke get inside, and sometimes I have to breath it in. Could this cause asthma or pose any other health risks? I am also a very good track/cross country runner and was wondering if this could effect my performance.Rosa
January 16, 2010
- Is it true that taking asthma medicine increases severe asthma risk?
Erik G asked: I was watching a TV ad that certain brands of asthma medicine, including Advair, could increase the risk of severe (and most likely fatal) asthma risk. Is that true?Darwin
January 15, 2010
- Could you become an air force pilot with any history of asthma?
Alex asked: If you can have a history of asthma before a certain age, what is the age?Xavier
January 13, 2010
- Can you suggest a good activity for a 7 year old with asthma?
asked: He doesn’t like Karate,he needs something where he is not running,he used to play Football but he would have an asthma attack after practice 2 times a week and after the games on Saturday. Right now he is playing a lot of video games and watching TV. He is allergic to grass too.Jazmyn
- how can i buy an asthma inhaler without a prescription or without having to see a doctor?
lidia m asked: I’m 19 and I’ve had asthma since i was 2 and lately it’s been getting pretty bad at night. I start wheezing and it’s very hard to sleep. I don’t have a doctor and i have no insurance so how can i get myself an inhaler without having to be asked for [...]
January 11, 2010
- what is the best treatment for asthma other than inhalers?
JUDY M asked: i have had asthma for many years and now take only inhalers,i use 3 inhalers a month,which odviously is too many.i do not want to take steroids because of the side effects.i would appreciate ant suggestions on other meds that have helped.desperately seeking suggestions.thanks so much.Marisol
January 8, 2010
- How can I sing with my asthma?
Camille C asked: It’s hard to breathe correctly to sing because of my asthma. It gets pretty ridiculous. Any help?Adin
January 6, 2010
- Why cant i control my asthma anymore and can anybody tell me how to again?
panola94 asked: This is my second year playing soccor and i used to be able to control my activity/exercise induced asthma but now i just can’t catch my breath and i dont know why i exersice on a fairly normal bases and i dont do much that different than before.Charlize
January 5, 2010
- What happens if you feel like your having an asthma attack but you don’t have and inhaler?
melissa marie asked: Every time I feel like I am going to have an asthma attack I can’t use an inhaler because my parents don’t believe me when I say I have asthma no matter how many times I tell them. I was looking up the signs on the internet and I have a tickle [...]
January 1, 2010
- My husband has been in the Army for 5 yrs, and has just gotten a perma profile for asthma. Can he be kicked ou?
Diana asked: People have said that my husband can get kicked out for developing asthma after 5 yrs,and 2 deployments. He just got perma profile, and isnt being deployed, which is great. But he wants to make a career out of the military. Anyone know if he will be kicked out, or know his rights?Kelis
December 29, 2009
- What can a woman do to target a change of bodyshape probably caused by years of asthma steroids as a child?
Matthew Ortiz asked: My wife has long wondered why she has a strong body shape that makes it more difficult than you would expect to loose weight. She has always said that she had extremely bad asthma for years as a child and took alot of medecine for it. I recently learned that asthma [...]
December 28, 2009
- Anyone out there have suggestions for Asthma suffers?
R R asked: I have asthma and I **** taking the steroid Albuterol and Flovent. I blow up in the winter cause thats when I use it the most, is there any other alternatives, such as home remedies for the attacks? or to prevent attacks?Javion