Question 1

can asthma return?

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Possible: It is not unusual for a patient to have a history of asthma as a child/teen have the symptoms resolve and then return as an adult.

Question 2

what causes asthma?

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Genes + environment: People with asthma usually are predisposed to be allergic. This is usually inherited, and so caused by your particular genes. However, this alone is not enough. There is also clearly an effect from the environment you live in. Exactly what in the environment is responsible is unknown, but is the object of much interest and research.

Question 3

how asthma happens?

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Inflammation: There are many causes of asthma, allergies and pollution and reactions to infections are just a few. Inflammation builds up in the airways and so does tightening of the muscles in their walls and then asthma is triggered by certain factors and mucus can plug the airways in severe cases.

Question 4

hi what is asthma ?

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Asthma?: Asthma is mostly from inflammation of the airways leading to mucus, spasm, and obstruction. The symptoms consist of various combinations of coughing, shortness of breath, wheezing, or chest tightness. It is likely a condition due to multiple causes with allergy being one of the more prevalent. Usually one needs a lung function test to confirm the diagnosis.

Question 5

can asthma be cured?

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No: Very much treatable though.

Question 6

how can asthma form?

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Difficult to answer: Most asthma that starts in childhood can be linked to allergies. As we mature, other "triggers" may come into play such as occupational triggers (dust from manufacturing or fumes), pollution, etc. Though it sometimes can be difficult to put a finger on the cause, the treatments are usually the same- rescue inhalers and controllers  (if necessary). Getting tested is always the best thing to do.

Question 7

is asthma a disability?

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Can be: Asthma can be a disability depending on the severity of the asthma.

Question 8

how does asthma spread?

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Many causes 4 asthma: Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease of the airways caused by both inherited and environmental factors. It doesn't spread like infections but develops in patients when inflammation leads to spasm of muscles around the windpipe and the airways become hypersensitive. Many factors trigger asthma, including allergies, respiratory infections, weather changes, irritants, exercise, and acid reflux.

Question 9

is asthma transmissible?

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Not really: Asthma is not an infectious disease and so is not transmissible as such.  Viral infections or colds that worsen asthma are transmissible or infectious.  Asthma often may have a genetic component and so does run in families.

Question 10

how is asthma diagnosed?

Accepted Answer

Lung testing.: Asthma involves inflammation, muscle spasm and mucus production in the airways. It is diagnosed by history, physical exam, and lung function testing. Patients often complain of chest tightness, wheezing, cough, and shortness of breath. It can occur in any age group, although it is the most common chronic illness in children.

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