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Comment on Is it possible to have asthma and not have asthma attacks? by KANDY_GIRL

KANDY_GIRL — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 13:21:03 +0000

yes cause i have asma and its not very bad i dont use my inhauler unless i really cnt breath cause i dont want 2 get use to it all the time!! thank godmy doctor tells me to use it but i dont think i really need it and havent got an asma atact ,

Comment on Is it possible to have asthma and not have asthma attacks? by Earth Muffin

Earth Muffin — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 07:54:33 +0000

Yes, it is. Symptoms are
* Tightness in the chest
* Characteristic ‘wheezing’ sound, especially when exhaling
* Shortness of breath
* Persistent cough, especially at night
* May have increased pulse, anxiety or fear

Asthma has typically been divided into two major categories: extrinsic and intrinsic. Extrinsic, or atopic, asthma is generally considered an allergic condition, with a characteristic increase in levels of serum IgE-the allergic antibody. Intrinsic asthma is associated with a bronchial reaction that is due not to allergy, but rather to such factors as toxic chemicals, cold air, exercise, infection, and emotional upset. Both extrinsic and intrinsic factors trigger the release of chemicals like histamine that mediate (produce or control) inflammation from mast cells-specialized white blood cells that reside in various body tissues, including the lining of the respiratory passages. The rate of asthma in the United States is rising rapidly, especially among children. Reasons often given to explain the rise in asthma include: increased stress on the immune system due to greater chemical pollution in the air, water, and food; earlier weaning and earlier introduction of solid foods to infants; food additives; and genetic manipulation of plants, resulting in food components with greater allergenic tendencies.

There are four important dietary therapies in asthma: elimination of food allergies, following a vegetarian diet, and elimination of food additives. If you’d like to read more, go here:

Comment on Is it possible to have asthma and not have asthma attacks? by Kallie

Kallie — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 07:34:59 +0000

I have asthma and can count on 1 hand how many attacks i’ve had. So yes, you can.

Comment on asthma? by bluegirl08

bluegirl08 — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 03:58:54 +0000

well, asthma doesn’t go away so idk. your symtoms may get a lot better though.

Comment on Asthma Attack Versus Panic Attack by tman

tman — Sat, 21 Feb 2009 22:44:43 +0000

It is very normal to become scared during an asthma attack . I’ve had copd , a combination of asthma and emphysema for years now . Asthma can cause panic attacks and panic attacks can cause an asthma attack.
I now take medication for the panic attacks and my asthma and shortness of breath difficulties have been greatly relieved . I take a combination of xanax and paxil and it’s worked wonders . I will say that doctors often bulk at handing out these medications though because some are addictive and can affect breathing somewhat in their own right . For me though it’s been a godsend really . I think it well worth mentioning to your doctor .
My panic attacks were becoming quite extreme and now I can stay relaxed enough to focus on my breathing techniques and maintain a grip on my difficulties. Good luck I know very well how you feel , I’m a long time sufferer of these problems . Oh as for telling the two apart , I’ve never been able to do this and I suspect I generally have a combination of both , when one triggers the other kicks in also .

Comment on asthma? by guitarman40925

guitarman40925 — Sat, 21 Feb 2009 12:40:24 +0000

i have asthma too, which sucks, but it has never really bothered me much anymore, it used to be really bad, then started to calm down, so

theres a chance you (and i) will grow out of it, but its possible it wont go away =(