Question 1

why do i have asthma? what are the main causes?

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Many causes: There is a long list of causes of asthma, from allergic predisposition, to irritant exposure, pollution, work place exposures, frequent lung infections, smoke exposure. Cardiac problems, uncontrolled acid reflux, etc.

Question 2

tickle in lungs and keep coughing, do i have asthma?

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Maybe: Symtoms could be symptom of a variety of etiologies- asthma, allergies, post nasal drip, medicne related or potentially more serious etiologies- need to see physician, a complete physical exam,  see if a chest xray needed.

Question 3

i wheeze when i get bronchitis. someone said this means i have asthma. i never wheeze unless i have bronchitis. so do i have asthma?

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May be, may be not: wheezing isn't the only symptom for asthma, there is cough, chest tightness, decreased exercise tolerance, as an example. You may want to see an asthma specialist to rule it out, check aaaai.org or acaai.org for an allergist/Immunologist in your area, good luck

Question 4

i have shortness of breath at night. do i have asthma?

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Shortness of breath: It could be cardiac or pulmonic. It could be asthma. You need to see your physician and for physical and work-up.

Question 5

i feel like i can't breathe unless i take big deep breaths all the time. do i have asthma?

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Can be other causes: This can be related to several causes & should be evaluated promptly. In most situations, anxiety or vocal cord dysfunction causes such symptoms, but other underlying lung disorders including asthma should also be ruled out. There are specific breathing exercises such as relaxed throat breathing or diaphragmatic breathing that can be learned to help overcome your symptoms. Please see your doctor.

Question 6

do i have asthma or am i just out of shape, if i can't climb up stairs without breathing very hard?

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Out of breath: Asthma is a specific respiratory disorder of your lungs. It is often associated with wheezing. "breathing very hard" may be a sign that you may need to improve both your anaerobic and aerobic threshold and ability.

Question 7

do i have asthma? through my entire life i have had these pains in what i thought were my lungs. it didn't happen all the time, or at all often. maybe a handful of times in a year, when i would take a deep breath i get a sharp pain, usually in the right s

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You : You need a good history to be taken and a good physical exam with perhaps x-rays and other studies, to determine what is going on.

Question 8

ever i laugh, i get out of breath i cough, do i have asthma?

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Probably Not: Not necessarily, while laughing can be a trigger for some asthmatics, getting short of breath after laughing may not mean one has asthma.

Question 9

why do i have trouble breathing after a big gulp of water or coke, do i have asthma?

Accepted Answer

Liquids: You could be developing an esophageal spasm but you can also trigger your asthma if you are drinking cold liquids. I would start by seeing an gastroenterologist.

Question 10

do i have asthma and how do you test for this? i have shortness of breath during the earl morning and during the early evening times until i go to bed at night. i have been waking up during the night coughing and hacking and having a hard time catching my

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It : It sounds like this all came on suddenly. If so, then you are likely exposed to an allergen that is causing these symptoms. Is there something new in your life. A pet? Plant? Chemical exposure? Etc. You may want to consider allergy testing to look for clues.
Asthma or bronchospasm can present at any time and may be due to an allergy (which I am suspecting in your case). Based on your clinical symptoms, your doctor may start you on an inhaler and monitor for effect, and may also order a chest x-ray. Also consider you may be dealing with a bronchitis, pneumonia, or even a foreign body in your airway. After a detailed history and physical your doctor will have a better idea of what is going on and devise a diagnostic and treatment plan. 
Hopefully you will find answers soon.
Best of luck, .

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Do i have asthma? through my entire life i have had these pains in what i thought were my lungs. it didn't happen all the time, or at all often. maybe a handful of times in a year, when i would take a deep breath i get a sharp pain, usually in the right s

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Ever i laugh, i get out of breath i cough, do i have asthma?

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Why do i have trouble breathing after a big gulp of water or coke, do i have asthma?

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