Question 1

can asthma effect only one lung?

Accepted Answer

No: Asthma is primarily a small airway disease and thus would involve both lungs.  One sided lung involvement is indicative of an obstructive problem. See your doctor very very soon.

Question 2

can a asthma flare up happen with only one lung?

Accepted Answer

Asthma flare up: Although bronchial inflammation and constriction usually happen in both lungs, the exacerbation can occur mainly in one lung especially if there is aspiration or copious mucus involved. I have actually witnessed this several times in my practice.

Question 3

hyperventilation syndrome vs. hyperinflated lungs? how do i find out which one i have. pft dr. said i have asthma. my symptoms match chv. need help...

Accepted Answer

Follow your doc: Follow your doctor's advice and don't diagnose yourself. Symptoms can overlap between different entities and if they started you on a treatment plan, follow it.

Question 4

i have severe asthma and i was locked in a one man cell at prison, and the vents were covered with mold. i had to stay in the cell 23 hours a day for 5 months. what kind of damage can that do to my lungs with asthma. i was untreated?

Accepted Answer

: Some or none. To establish any negative effect (change from baseline) and attract the interest of a lawyer you would need pre &amp; post incarceration x-rays and pulmonary function tests. In the absence of demonstrated new injury they are unlikely to take a case on contingency &amp; not be a good investment to you on a fee basis.

Question 5

how does one go about checking respiratory function of lungs, i would like to do it for my child as he has mild asthma ?

Accepted Answer

Depends: A lung function study is usually performed as part of an evaluation by a pulmonary specialist or allergist who treats asthma. Who &amp; where this may be available in your region is not something we would know. Your treating doc should have that information. There are some simple hand held devices called peak flow meters that permit a patient to monitor some function at home.

Question 6

can asthma be relegated to one lobe or lung? meaning, that significant trapping/tightness is found in one area. ironically, also a sight of collapse.

Accepted Answer

Wouldn't think so : Asthma can/does produce scarring in some patients &amp; one lung may be more involved than the other. However, asthma on the molecular level is based on a genetically derived imbalance between the reactive molecules that trigger spasm/episodes and the relaxation chemicals that calm them down. This effects all the reactive tissues within both lungs.

Question 7

internal medicine- i was locked in a one-man cell 23 hours a day for 5 months with the vent being completely covered with mold, i received no medical care in this period of time i have severe asthma what damage can that do to my lungs or my organs?

Accepted Answer

: Some or none. The answer remains the same no matter how often you ask.  To establish any negative effect (change from baseline) and attract the interest of a lawyer you would need pre &amp; post incarceration x-rays and pulmonary function tests. In the absence of demonstrated new injury they are unlikely to take a case on contingency &amp; not be a good investment to you on a fee basis.

Question 8

i have been diagnosed with emphysema one month ago. ( my urticaria and asthma actually caused emphysema according to the doctor) and emphysema patient has higher risk of getting lung cancer. should i do cancer test every year?

Accepted Answer

: I can see the urticaria and asthma as symptoms of the same underlying "allergic" genetic pattern. I wouldn't describe them as causing the other, just being part of the same collection of disorders. I don't see any evidence that they cause cancer. I would wonder if you had a gene defect leading to alpha-1-antitrypsin deficiency if you have emphysema at your age.

Question 9

how could one with asthma have chest tightness/pain after pneumothorax and vats procedure, but only on the affected side?  the sensation is lower lobe

Accepted Answer

Localized irritation: A person with asthma has a greater tendency toward symptoms continuously. If there is a localized irritation from a procedure or inflammation it could/would make that localized area more likely to spasm. Resolution would require the areas irritation or inflammation to  calm down. Treatment would be directed at reducing the irritation/inflammation.

Question 10

4yo with peanut & egg allergy & has eczema. he says his chest hurt & itchy & he breath quite loud, is this one of the asthma symptoms?

Accepted Answer

See a doc: These symptoms could be the sign of a serious allergic reaction if the child accidentally ate one of the foods s/he is allergic to.  It could be asthma, but the itchy chest does not match this diagnosis, unless that is the way   the toddler is describing "shortness of breath".  Seek medical assistance immediately... Call your pediatrician.

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Can a asthma flare up happen with only one lung?

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Hyperventilation syndrome vs. hyperinflated lungs? how do i find out which one i have. pft dr. said i have asthma. my symptoms match chv. need help...

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I have severe asthma and i was locked in a one man cell at prison, and the vents were covered with mold. i had to stay in the cell 23 hours a day for 5 months. what kind of damage can that do to my lungs with asthma. i was untreated?

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How does one go about checking respiratory function of lungs, i would like to do it for my child as he has mild asthma ?

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Can asthma be relegated to one lobe or lung? meaning, that significant trapping/tightness is found in one area. ironically, also a sight of collapse.

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Internal medicine- i was locked in a one-man cell 23 hours a day for 5 months with the vent being completely covered with mold, i received no medical care in this period of time i have severe asthma what damage can that do to my lungs or my organs?

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I have been diagnosed with emphysema one month ago. ( my urticaria and asthma actually caused emphysema according to the doctor) and emphysema patient has higher risk of getting lung cancer. should i do cancer test every year?

A member asked:

How could one with asthma have chest tightness/pain after pneumothorax and vats procedure, but only on the affected side? the sensation is lower lobe

A member asked:

4yo with peanut & egg allergy & has eczema. he says his chest hurt & itchy & he breath quite loud, is this one of the asthma symptoms?

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