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Asthma Symptoms: Frequently Asked Questions

What Causes Asthma Symptoms?

Asthma causes airways, the passages that bring air to your lungs, to become very sensitive and reactive. When airways come in contact with "triggers", the airways narrow, swell and produce mucus. In addition, the muscles on the outside of the airways constrict and tighten around the airways. As a result, breathing becomes difficult. These effects cause episodes of breathlessness, wheezing, coughing, and chest tightness. Having one or several of these symptoms is called an asthma episode, or attack. ...

What are triggers of asthma symptoms?

Triggers irritate the airways and result in bronchoconstriction. Common triggers are cold air, cigarette smoke, allergies to pollen, furry or feathery animals, house-dust mites, extreme exercise or emotional upsets. Everyone’s asthma is different and you will probably have several triggers.
Once someone has asthma, symptoms are set off or made worse by "triggers". These can include: · cigarette smoke · colds and flu · exercise · inhaled allergens - e.g. pollens, moulds, animal hair and dust mite · changes in temperature and weather · chemicals and strong smells · some foods and food preservatives, flavourings and colourings · certain drugs (e.g. aspirin) However, often we don’t know what triggers an episode of asthma. It is recommended that wherever possible, known triggers should be avoided. ...
Triggers irritate the airways and result in bronchoconstriction. Common triggers are cold air, cigarette smoke, allergies to pollen, furry or feathery animals, house-dust mites, extreme exercise or emotional upsets. Everyone's asthma is different and you will probably have several triggers.

What are the things that can set off (or trigger) asthma symptoms?

A trigger is anything that irritates the airways and causes the symptoms of asthma to appear. Everyone's asthma is different and you will probably have several triggers. Common triggers include colds or flu, tobacco smoke, exercise and allergies to things like pollen, furry or feathery animals or house-dust mites.
A trigger is anything that irritates the airways and causes the symptoms of asthma to appear. Everyone's asthma is different and you will probably have several triggers. Common triggers include colds or flu, tobacco smoke, exercise and allergies to things like pollen, furry or feathery animals or house-dust mites. Play an mp3 audio file of 'What are the things that can set off (or trigger) asthma symptoms? ' See this information in

Are there any foods that cause asthma symptoms?

Some people need to avoid certain foods that cause asthma symptoms and other allergic reactions. Foods don't usually make asthma worse, but if you think it is a trigger, ask your doctor for advice. Click here for more information on asthma and food allergies.

What can be done to reduce asthma symptoms?

You can reduce asthma symptoms by controlling allergy triggers in your child's environment. Concentrate on the bedroom, where very young children spend as much as 12-18 hours each day. Cover the pillows, mattress and box springs in allergen-proof casings. Wash bed linens weekly in 130-degree water. Use washable area carpets. Buy only washable stuffed animals. Vacuum weekly or more. Don't allow pets in the bedroom/house. ...

What Can I Do if Exercise Causes My Asthma Symptoms?

Talk to your health care provider about how to prevent asthma caused by exercise. Many people take medication before exercising to avoid asthma symptoms. You can also learn how to pace yourself if you seem to be having symptoms. If your asthma is under control, you should be able to take part in any activity you choose. Many Olympic athletes have asthma. Many other athletes professional athletes have asthma. ...
Talk to your doctor about how to prevent asthma caused by exercise. Many people take medication before exercising to avoid asthma symptoms. You can also learn how to pace yourself if you seem to be having symptoms. If your asthma is under control, you should be able to take part in any activity you choose. Many Olympic athletes have asthma.
Talk to your Primary Care Practitioner/Family Practitioner about how to prevent asthma caused by exercise. Many people take medication before exercising to avoid asthma symptoms. You can also learn how to pace yourself if you seem to be having symptoms. If your asthma is under control, you should be able to take part in any activity you choose. Many Olympic athletes have asthma.
Source: www.phs.org

How do I control my Asthma symptoms?

Treatment of your symptoms involves avoiding things that cause asthma attacks, keeping track of your symptoms and taking medicine.

At what age do asthma symptoms first begin?

Asthma symptoms commonly begin in childhood, but can begin at any age from infants to seniors.

Can I just put up with asthma symptoms while I am pregnant?

No – this is unsafe and not recommended. Asthma can increase the risk of pregnancy complications and increase the chance that your baby will be born early or with a low birth weight. You can reduce these risks by keeping your asthma under control. Uncontrolled asthma puts you and your baby at risk.

Has anyone ever conducted a complementary, multi-faceted, dose-dependent, nutritional approach to asthma symptoms?

To our knowledge, the RAINS Study is the first, international, study of it’s kind.

Can I take Awayke™ MD if I have allergy and asthma like symptoms together?

Yes, you can take Awayke™ MD for effective relief from allergy and asthma like symptoms. However, if the symptoms of asthma are severe and persistent, you may require some more medications, for which you should consult your doctor.

My child is prone to asthma-like symptoms such as wheezing, coughing, and shortness of breath. Before I return, do I need to take special precautions?

Yes. Particle pollution and dust in the air from fires and debris, and fumes from petroleum spills, heavy machinery, household chemicals, pesticides, and mold, may cause shortness of breath, wheezing, and irritation of nasal passages and airways. Children who already have asthma may experience a worsening of their symptoms, and it is extremely important for you to have their inhalers and other prescription medicines readily available. ...
Source: www.epa.gov

I did the Holographic Timeline course, but still have half of my asthma symptoms, and I used to be sad every day, but still I get sad every three weeks. What should I do now?

If, for example, a client had asthma, and 10 drugs were used to treat it, and each drug had 4 side effects, that alone would be forty symptoms, each of which should be healed separately with Holographic Timeline Healing, perhaps 10 hours. If you needed 30 hours to heal every sub-symptom of the asthma, you could work together with another student after the course for two weeks, swapping 30 hours of healing each. Compared to other treatments, that would be a small amount of time, at very low cost, for a huge result. ...
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