Question 1

can you do mouth to mouth resuscitation on someone with asthma who stops breathing?

Accepted Answer

Yes.: Asthmatics have tight airways, and may need more effort to get air in and out of their lungs.

Question 2

how do you help someone who stops breathing from an asthma attack?

Accepted Answer

It depends: If a person is having difficulty breathing due to an asthma attack, then they should receive albuterol, a common asthma rescue medication. If a person is not breathing due to an asthma attack, then lifesaving measures must be taken by initiating CPR and calling 911. Subsequent care by authorities will focus on treating the underlying asthma attack.

Question 3

asthma cold trigger with dry mouth and throat nont stop cough and trouble breathing during heavy work out how accurate are the finter tip pulse ox for oxygen?

Accepted Answer

Should work fine: A fingertip pulse oximeter should give an valid reading if it can follow the pulse, which means the reading is valid if the pulse shown on the oximeter matches the patient's actual pulse. One can check on its accuracy by comparing it with other oximeters, such as those at the doctor's office. No machine is perfect, so any oximeter can malfunction... thus beware of unexpected oximeter results.

Question 4

what can a 21 yr old female have just started having seizures in sleep stops breathing  gasp and wakes up with severe tingling head aches?

Accepted Answer

Also sleep apnea: You may be experiencing the symptoms of nocturnal seizures which are not well enough controlled.  Also, be sure you don't have obstructive sleep apnea, which can cause gasping for air, nighttime awakening and headaches upon awakening.  It shouldn't cause the tingling sensation though so be sure your seizures are well controlled.

Question 5

can breathing through your mouth be due to asthma?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: The more likely reason for a person to breathe through their mouth would be nasal congestion or stuffiness due to allergies, enlarged adenoids or other nasal problems.  During an asthma attack, it is common for patients to "pant" or breathe through their mouth as they are having respiratory distress.

Question 6

can you tell a person has asthma just because he's breathing through his mouth?

Accepted Answer

Probably not: Mouth breathing is usually done because the nasal passages are swollen and congested, forcing a person to breathe through their mouth.  Persons with asthma frequently have allergies.  An allergist or ENT doctor would be a good resource to assess the reason for mouth breathing.

Question 7

when laying down, i can hear "fine crackles" when i inhale only. open mouth and it gets louder. no fever or breathing issues, no history asthma. what?

Accepted Answer

Some basics: The crackles you hear are likely the opening of tiny airways leading to air exchange within your lung. This can be part of under-inflated areas or a sign of fluid retention in lung spaces. It can also occur in asthma &amp; infectious states. As long as you are functioning okay you have time to schedule a visit with your regular doc to check this out. I would not ignore it. It may be a warning.

Question 8

2 year old seems to pause breathing for 2-3 seconds when sitting and relaxing/watching tv. she breathes normally while playing and doesnt seem in distress. no hx of asthma but sometimes snores/mouth breathes. md visit or can it wait til next visit?

Accepted Answer

Sleep evaluation: A sleep evaluation by inbox consultation may be useful to you and your PCP. Sometimes snoring may be associated with sleep disordered breathing. This can be diagnosed by a sleep evaluation and a sleep study may be indicated.

Question 9

daughter ran mile, had blood like taste in throat & mouth dizziness, trouble breathing. drank water still had taste of blood no blood visible. asthma?

Accepted Answer

Needs to see doctor: Dizziness and trouble breathing while exercising can be sign of asthma, lung problems or related to the heart and deficnitely needs to be checked. Tasting blood could be because there is local trauma in the throat or mouth or sometimes could be related to lungs. Please take her to a physician to be checked as soon as possible.

Question 10

what is pursed lip breathing and how does it help a patient who has asthma?

Accepted Answer

Breathing technique: It's a method of breathing control to relieve shortness of breath. Meditation & abdominal breathing are other techniques that help. A description of pursed lip breathing is found at www.Clevelandclinic.Org/health/health-info/docs/2400/2408.Asp?Index=9443. Asthma triggers rapid breathing triggering anxiety increasing the sensation of distress. Slow down breathing with pursed lips relieve to anxiety.

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Asthma cold trigger with dry mouth and throat nont stop cough and trouble breathing during heavy work out how accurate are the finter tip pulse ox for oxygen?

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What can a 21 yr old female have just started having seizures in sleep stops breathing gasp and wakes up with severe tingling head aches?

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Can breathing through your mouth be due to asthma?

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Can you tell a person has asthma just because he's breathing through his mouth?

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When laying down, i can hear "fine crackles" when i inhale only. open mouth and it gets louder. no fever or breathing issues, no history asthma. what?

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2 year old seems to pause breathing for 2-3 seconds when sitting and relaxing/watching tv. she breathes normally while playing and doesnt seem in distress. no hx of asthma but sometimes snores/mouth breathes. md visit or can it wait til next visit?

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Daughter ran mile, had blood like taste in throat & mouth dizziness, trouble breathing. drank water still had taste of blood no blood visible. asthma?

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What is pursed lip breathing and how does it help a patient who has asthma?

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