Question 1

what is bronchospasm?

Accepted Answer

Airway tightening: In broncospasm the air tubes in the lung constrict(get smaller) often in response to an allergen like smoke or pollen.
Avoid tobacco smoke as much as possible!

Question 2

how long does bronchospasms last?

Accepted Answer

: It is considered a protective mechanism of the deep airways that protects the alveoli from intrusion by toxic material (like chlorine gas). When active, it is supposed to relax when the trigger is gone. Some people lack the "relaxing" balance and need treatments that help. Proper treatments can reverse it quickly or it could take hours or days or result in death when it fails.

Question 3

what does bronchospasms come from?

Accepted Answer

: It is a natural protective mechanism of the deep airways that protects the alveoli from intrusion by toxic material (like chlorine gas). You are born with it. When active, it is supposed to relax when the trigger is gone. Some people lack the "relaxing" balance and need treatments that help. Proper treatments can reverse it quickly or it could take hours or days or result in death when it fails.

Question 4

what some of the symptoms of bronchospasm?

Accepted Answer

Bronchospasm: Bronchospasm is a physiological response to various airway irritants, dust, cigarettes smoking, viruses etc. Diseases like bronchial asthma and congestive heart failure, fluid in the lungs can cause bronchospasm. The symptoms are shortness of breath, wheezing, chest tightness, cough etc.

Question 5

what are the main symptoms of bronchospasm?

Accepted Answer

Many: Shortness of breath, wheezing, cough, feeling "tight".

Question 6

i am a smoker. i have coughing problem and bronchospasm. what can be done?

Accepted Answer

Cough: Simplest answer: stop smoking. After that, see your doctor if coughing and with bronchospasm because you might need nebulizers, cough meds and possibly a chest x-ray. Bottom line though is to stop smoking.

Question 7

can acute bronchitus cause bronchospasm ?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Bronchitis can cause bronchospasm.

Question 8

what otc medicine can prevent bronchospasm?

Accepted Answer

No fooling around: bronchospasm can develop into life threatening disease.
You want to see a lung specialist.

ASAP. Good luck.

Question 9

what are symptoms of paradoxical bronchospasm?

Accepted Answer

Wheezing: Wheezing, chest tightness and shortness of breath are the symptoms of paradoxical bronchospasm that occurs after use of an inhaler.

Question 10

can i go running if i suffer from bronchospasms?

Accepted Answer

Yes....: You may need to use your bronchodilator inhaler prior to running if you notice symptoms while running. You should also have your inhaler available to use after you stop running as some people experience bronchospasm once they stop exercising. If symptoms worsen, see your doctor.

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