Question 1

how do i treat astma?

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See doctor: You should see your doc or a lung specialist to be tested for asthma; the test often includes pre-and post-inhaler use to see if there's improvement. Based on the results, the doc will prescribe a regimen to optimize your breathing function. If you smoke, quit! smoking is one of the worst things you can do to your lungs.

Question 2

how can astma be cured?

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Asthma: There is no cure. Asthma is a chronic lifelong disease that can be extremely well controlled with the appropriate medications.

Question 3

how and what causes ashma?

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Airway inflammation: Asthma is caused by inflammation of the airways. This causes the caliber of the airway to be smaller, which produces the characteristic "musical sound" we call wheezing.

This inflammation can be caused by outside irritants or by the body attacking itself. In either case, the treatment is much the same. Medications to open the airways and steroids to reduce inflammation.

Question 4

whats good to eat for anemya?

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Rich in Iron: Foods for anemia include those that are rich in iron. Examples are red meats, egg yolks, leafy greens (spinach, collards), dried fruit (prunes, raisins), iron-enriched cereals and grains (check the labels), mollusks (oysters, clams, scallops), turkey or chicken giblets, beans, lentils, chick peas, soybeans, liver and artichokes.

Question 5

can a person that has ashma smoke ?

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Can but shouldn't: Smoking further compromises lung function (in addition to the bronchospasm & chronic inflammation of asthma) by preventing the hair-like cells in the resp. Tract from sweeping secretions out of the lungs. Smoking may make asthma control more difficult.

Question 6

can anema be brought on by stress?

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Not directly: Anemia is a lack of blood in your system, and one type of anemia can be caused over time by poor iron intake.  So if stress leads to a poor diet, you could eventaully become anemic.  Heavy periods may also be a cause of anemia. If you are anemic, or think you are, get a blood test from your dr. And seek the treatment depending on what is causing your specific type of anemia.

Question 7

what aromas can be good for reducing stress?

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What you enjoy: There are some research studies showing that lavender can be a nice stress-relieving aroma.  This depends, of course, on whether you enjoy it or not.  http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21854199  other aromas such as oil of bergamot may be useful also.  http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20093169.

Question 8

what happens to aroma oils wheen they expire?

Accepted Answer

Nothing: They do not smell as good.

Question 9

what causes aczema and what is the best way to treat the condition?

Accepted Answer

1% Hydrocortisone cr: With mild to moderate eczema, many people use Hydrocortisone 1% cream (a thin coat on the rash, twice a day, for 5-10 days). The cream is inexpensive, available at all stores, and works well. A daily moisturizing cream used 2-4 times a day helps to heal eczema and to prevent return of the rash. Examples: cetaphil, cerave, eucerin.  A doctor can check to confirm that a rash is indeed eczema.

Question 10

what helps you during a ashma attack when you already did your inhalee?

Accepted Answer

Asthma attack: Hello, use your inhaler again. If this doesn't resolve the wheezing, visit your er. Asthma attacks could be very dangerous.

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