Question 1

why is asthma worse for children than for adults?

Accepted Answer

Not necessarily: The severity of asthma is not universally worse during childhood--it depends on the patient.

Question 2

is blue skin caused by asthma exacerbation in adults? what are the symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Serious complication: Cyanosis in an asthmatic is an ominous sign, life threatening.

Question 3

any new latest findings in treatment for asthma exacerbation in children?

Accepted Answer

No: Nothing new for many years now.  Singulair (montelukast) is probably the newest good thing and it is not for exacerbations, but for maintenance.

Question 4

what is the chance that blue skin is caused by asthma exacerbation in children? what are the usual symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: If an asthma attack is very severe it can lead to respiratory failure where, the oxygen level can decrease and lead to cyanosis (bluish color of the lip and around the mouth). This is a very late sign in an asthma attack and an emergency.  The usual signs of asthma in children is relentless cough, wheezing, shortness of breath/difficulty breathing.

Question 5

are pulmicort nebs contra-indicated in asthmatic children with possible covid19 infection and exacerbation of asthma?

Accepted Answer

No: If anything it would be wise to maintain any and all routine therapies to keep the asthma stable. Pulmacort may actually interfere with any irritation/tissue reaction the virus might trigger.

Question 6

what causes asthma to occur in children?

Accepted Answer

Imbalance: Of the autonomic (automatic) nervous system. These nerves are controlled by the lower brain and mild compromise of oxidation in the lower brain initiates it. In my hard won experience it is related to poor diet, particularly sugar stuff because that is the easiest way to compromise oxidation. See my blog "oxygen, the spark of life" thatg you can google.

Question 7

could my neighbours smoke give my children asthma?

Accepted Answer

Trigger it, yes: Asthma is a complex condition with genetic features and environmental triggers. It is unlikely that a neighbors smoke could give your child asthma, but it could trigger a wheezing event if your child has the tendency and 2nd hand smoke does double a kids respiratory disease frequency.

Question 8

how likely is someone to develop asthma as an adult?

Accepted Answer

It can happen: ..at anytime in your life.most likely due to allergens in the environment.

Question 9

can you get asthma in adults without having symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Not sure about quest: One of the primary diagnostic criteria for asthma are symptoms. Can asthma occur at any age- yes.But without any symptoms why would you think you have asthma? I either case a simple spirometry test and oral history can confirm or rule out asthma.

Question 10

how much does inside the city affect children with asthma?

Accepted Answer

It depends...: Assuming you mean "living inside the city" the answer would depend on the city's air quality. Air pollution can be a trigger for an asthma exacerbation, so living in a city with poor air quality can cause problems in an asthmatic child.

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