Question 1

did smoking cause my asthma?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: Inhaling particulates like those in tobacco can cause attacks. These substances can cause inflammation which is the primary reaction in asthma followed by constriction of your lung "tubes". Of course, if you have asthma you should quit. I know it isn't easy but you must give it a try. 
Good luck.

Question 2

can smoking pot cause asthma?

Accepted Answer

COPD: Not asthma, but smoking anything can lead to COPD (bronchitis or emphysema).  Unfortunately, this is worse than asthma because asthma is reversible, but COPD is chronic.  Be smart...Don't put anything in your lungs!

Question 3

can smoking only a couple of times cause asthma?

Accepted Answer

2 times?: A couple of times an hour? A day? A week? A month? Please provide more information. At any rate, smoking is not good for you, so you should not do it.

Question 4

what is the outcome of smoking while having asthma ?

Accepted Answer

Trouble: Asthma as it is can cause several respiratory manifestations. Smoking can only make matters worse.

Question 5

could my husbands smoking causing asthma in our kids?

Accepted Answer

It could.: Asthma comes in a few varieties, but it is the result of complicated genetics and exposure to lung irritants and allergens.  Your kids may develop asthma even if they are never exposed to smoking, but exposure certainly increases their risk.  Not to mention smoking exposure increases chidren's risk of respiratory infections and may even contribute to developing of COPD or lung cancer later in life.

Question 6

how can i tell my friend his smoking is effecting my asthma?

Accepted Answer

DIRECTLY: Let your friend know that his second hand smoke could make you seriously ill. If he isn't willing to stop use of tobacco around you - then he is not a real friend.

- please show him this response.

Question 7

what effects has people who are smoking on people who have asthma?

Accepted Answer

Mild to Severe: Tobacco smoke is a known trigger for many ashtmatics.  This can trigger episodes from mild to severe depending on the severity of the asthma.  Best to avoid the smoke and other triggers
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Question 8

since quiting smoking is harder on people w asthma...what can ease attacks and make it an easy transition. want to start patch..however scared to quit?

Accepted Answer

Not true: It is not more difficult for asthmatics. It should actually be easier since smoking makes asthma much worse.

Question 9

is smoking weed bad for asthma?

Accepted Answer

Yes.: Not to mention a whole bunch of other things it's bad for.

Question 10

smoking weed with asthma, is this okay?

Accepted Answer

Generally no: While weed doesn't cause as much problems with asthma as tobacco smoke, you really don't know what is in it, and any burned material being inhaled is not good for your longs.  That being said, the active ingredients in pot, cannabadiol and thc, may have some bronchodilating properties.  You don't know, however, whether the weed has been sprayed with insecticides etc etc.  Not a good idea.

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