Question 1

my asthma started flaring up on monday, i have been self medicating and sitting on the nebulizer and well as taking my prednezones. my cheeks are red but no temperature at the momment it is 36.3. and ihave body aches please assist?

Accepted Answer

See Gp : What’s your PEFR reading.? We monitor asthma treatment by doing PEFR and symptoms, 
We don’t encourage using Home Nebuliser 
What dose of prednisone are you taking ? 
When did you last take Prednisone? 
You see a Gp ASAP

Question 2

i was diagnosed with asthmaafter a bad uri. self taught nail tech. my mom is concerned that it will aggravate my asthma but i have no issue whatsoever with monomer (ethyl methacrylate- chemical name) does it pose any health risks? i do nails daily

Accepted Answer

Different asthma: There are different forms of asthma: after URI, due to allergies, due to occupation, others. The common denominator is the inflammatory response and if treated in a preventive way, is less likely that none specific triggers will make it worst. Yes, methacrylates can produce asthma but if you are not sensitize to it, no problem. So, use your preventive meds, see if symptoms correlate with work.

Question 3

38y health care provider with asthma.. to our knowledge they have not admitted /treated a positive patient and no positive contact. presents with worsening symptoms for 4/7... cough, dyspnoea, malaise, sore throat.?self isolation or test?

Accepted Answer

Test: Since there is an underlying health condition, I would advise that they be tested. Upon return to the medical center, the healthcare worker should be test negative. 
They should follow their asthma action plan, including steroid preparations. Please also screen for influenza and other respiratory viruses which may worsen asthma control. Please see the Emergency department for coordination of care.

Question 4

i have acute otitois media sinisitis upper respiratory infection asthma, strepp and flu. sick for 12dys how longer will this be? i was on avelox for 7 days, prednisone 50 mg for 5 days antipyrine & benzocaine and norco. i was to be on bed rest and self qu

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It : It sounds like you have a complicated history. It's difficult to point you in the right direction without more details of your symptoms. Since you have had no improvemnet in 12 days, it's time to let your physician evaluate you. You may have an infection that can be treated to help it resolve quicker.

Question 5

i have every symptom of covid-19 but high fever. i'm highly congested, have asthma and trouble breathing, extreme coughing, sore throat, and have been in self isolation for about 8 days. i'm taking antibiotics for bronchitis and steroids.

Accepted Answer

COVID 19:  You could have COVID 19.  Symptoms can be variable. Consider talking to your doctor about getting tested.

Question 6

how common is it to develop asthmas as an adult? what usually triggers this?

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Yes: It is possible. Some people show signs and symptoms as adults. We do not know exactly why and how this works.

Question 7

can asthma ever go away?

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Hard to answer: Though quite often, childhood asthma appears to go away once you reach your teens, it may reappear in your adulthood. Too may variables to discuss here. Talk it over with your family physician.

Question 8

can humidity make asthma worse?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Each asthmatic patient is unique in some respects.Thus for some, increased humidity is a problem . Discuss this with your doctor if this applies to you and be prepared to have a medication plan.

Question 9

when in life can asthma develop?

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At any age: Although most people first develop asthma in childhood, asthma can indeed develop at any age possibly triggered by a viral infection. 
The younger the person, the more likely allergy plays a role.

Question 10

can someone get asthma over time?

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Yes: While most asthma tends to develop in young children, asthma can develop at any age.  In adults, new onset asthma may follow a severe respiratory infection or allergen exposure at the work place.  Sometimes, asthma can occur in childhood, resolve (remission), then re-occur again in adulthood.  If symptoms are suggestive of asthma, no matter the age, the person should be evaluated.

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My asthma started flaring up on monday, i have been self medicating and sitting on the nebulizer and well as taking my prednezones. my cheeks are red but no temperature at the momment it is 36.3. and ihave body aches please assist?

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I was diagnosed with asthmaafter a bad uri. self taught nail tech. my mom is concerned that it will aggravate my asthma but i have no issue whatsoever with monomer (ethyl methacrylate- chemical name) does it pose any health risks? i do nails daily

A member asked:

38y health care provider with asthma.. to our knowledge they have not admitted /treated a positive patient and no positive contact. presents with worsening symptoms for 4/7... cough, dyspnoea, malaise, sore throat.?self isolation or test?

A member asked:

I have acute otitois media sinisitis upper respiratory infection asthma, strepp and flu. sick for 12dys how longer will this be? i was on avelox for 7 days, prednisone 50 mg for 5 days antipyrine & benzocaine and norco. i was to be on bed rest and self qu

A member asked:

I have every symptom of covid-19 but high fever. i'm highly congested, have asthma and trouble breathing, extreme coughing, sore throat, and have been in self isolation for about 8 days. i'm taking antibiotics for bronchitis and steroids.

A member asked:

How common is it to develop asthmas as an adult? what usually triggers this?

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Can asthma ever go away?

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Can humidity make asthma worse?

A member asked:

When in life can asthma develop?

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Can someone get asthma over time?

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