Question 1

please, can you describe the primary signs of an asthma attack?

Accepted Answer

Cough and more: The major signs/symptoms of an asthma asthma are cough, wheezing (especially on expiration), shortness of breath and chest tightness. These especially occur at night, with colds, around smoke or allergens and with exercise.

Question 2

how do vital signs change during a severe asthma attack?

Accepted Answer

Varies: With a severe asthma attack the patients respiratory rate will increase, heart rate may go up. If severe enough to stop breathing then the reverse may occur.

Question 3

can seasonal allergies exacerbate asthma symptoms, even if one has not had an asthma attack in over 5 years?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Seasonal allergies can exacerbate asthma even after many asthma free years .Body keeps memory against allergies for rest of life.

Question 4

what causes an asthma attack?

Accepted Answer

Many triggers: Asthma starts with inflammation of the airways. That inflammation can be triggered by many exposures, such as allergies, infections, and weather changes. Irritants like cigarette smoke and dust can also start an asthma attack. Exercise for many people can also cause symptoms. In the last few years, acid reflux has been recognized as a cause for asthma. Avoiding & controlling these prevents attacks.

Question 5

can plants cause asthma attack?

Accepted Answer

Asthma: If you are allergic to pollen yes you can have asthma from certain pollenating plants, see an allergist and determine what your triggers are to know what to avoid.

Question 6

what to do to ease asthma attack?

Accepted Answer

Asthma is not a game: Asthma attacks, status asthmaticus, can be an acute medical emergency and usually requires medical intervention.  Get to medical care not only to relieve this attack, but to start appropriate daily controller therapy. Asthma is not a game. Don't play doctor!

Question 7

can i almost have an asthma attack?

Accepted Answer

Almost?: Shortness of breath does not necessarily mean asthma. Many people get this but do not have asthma. To make sure, get tested by your physician- its easy.
Good luck.

Question 8

how long can an asthma attack last?

Accepted Answer

Indefinitely: Many cases of asthma involve ongoing inflamation of the airways. In these situations, the asthma attack may continue until the inflamation is controlled. Inhaled steroids are the first line of treatment for those who need to use albuterol to reverse asthma symptoms more than twice per week. Unfortunately, scientific studies have suggested that not all asthma patients may respond well to steroids.

Question 9

what to do incase of an asthma attack?

Accepted Answer

Rescue inhaler: Take your rescue inhaler (albuterol, proair, ventolin, xopenex) 2-6 puffs if you're having an attack.  You can give it up to three times, 20 minutes apart, but if your symptoms do not improve, you should immediately go see a doctor for further evaluation.  If your attacks are frequent, schedule a visit to your physician who can recommend maintenance medications to alleviate your symptoms.

Question 10

how to know it is my first asthma attack?

Accepted Answer

Hard to tell: A good history and spirometry test will give your physician am excellent way to diagnosis asthma. If your first attack is bothering you, get your physiican to test you. Good luck.

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