Question 1

can croup lead to other breathing problems like asthma?

Accepted Answer

Possible: Research over the past several years has suggested that infection with RSV may place that individual at risk for asthma in the future.

Question 2

can cats cause asthma or breathing problems?

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Yes.: Cat allergy is very common, and is a common trigger of asthma attacks.

Question 3

which other breathing problems are there besides asthma?

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Breathing problems: There are a legion of lung diseases which can cause breathing problems. These include infections, inflammations, infiltrations and tumors of the lung. A panoply of cardiac diseases can cause breathing problems. Muscular problems.

Question 4

can cold medicine help with asthma or breathing problems?

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Rarely.: Most cold medications are not only useless in asthma, but also of very limited effectiveness in colds.

Question 5

can my girlfriend have asthma issues (breathing problems) during sex?

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Yes: Any physical activity can trigger asthma.  She could try pre-treating with albuterol 15 min prior  if that is the only time she has symptoms.

Question 6

please tell me, could chest breathing be related to breathing problems/asthma?

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Possible: There are multiple different causes of breathing problems and asthma could be one of them. One's physician can help to sort this out and come to a diagnosis.

Question 7

can i use an inhaler for breathing problems if i know for sure i don't have asthma?

Accepted Answer

Only if prescribed: Inhalers can help breathing problems other than asthma. For instance, exercise induced breathing difficulty or bronchitis, may be reasons to use an inhaler for symptom relief. There are many different types of inhalers and none should be used without medical supervision.

Question 8

what is your opinion on e-cig? is it healthy for people that have asthma? or for anyone with breathing problems.

Accepted Answer

No way: E cigarettes are not healthy. They should not be used with asthma or lung and breathing problems.

There is less harm than with regular tobacco but still harm.

Question 9

what causes breathing problems besides asthma?

Accepted Answer

Many things: However,  i see that you are 33 so many things are less likely.  Asthma is a very common disease and can present with a few different types of symptoms,  like cough,  shortness of breath,  or even chest discomfort.   Nevertheless,  there are some more rare causes of breathing trouble in younger females.   You should see your doc and discuss your symptoms thoroughly so they know how to evaluate you.

Question 10

how would a person know whether it was an allergy or asthma causing breathing problems?

Accepted Answer

Asthma: Allergies can trigger asthma, which causes breathing problems, so it is all related.  Asthma occurs when the tissues of the airways become inflammed, constricted and secrete mucus.  This causes the typical breathing problems, wheezing, shortness of breath, and cough.  Trigger for asthma include allergies, infections, exercise, cold dry air and stress or anxiety.

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