Question 1

my throat or chest hurts when i breath through mouth and nose. it is hard to breathe. could this be an asthma attack?

Accepted Answer

Hard to say: These symptoms are possible but very unusual symptoms for people with asthma. You need to talk to your doctor about these symptoms.

Question 2

can pursed lip breathing reduce the symptoms of an asthma attack?

Accepted Answer

Yes: But not enough. Need rescue inhalers and possibly emergency care.

Question 3

how long can an asthma attack last?

Accepted Answer

Indefinitely: Many cases of asthma involve ongoing inflamation of the airways. In these situations, the asthma attack may continue until the inflamation is controlled. Inhaled steroids are the first line of treatment for those who need to use albuterol to reverse asthma symptoms more than twice per week. Unfortunately, scientific studies have suggested that not all asthma patients may respond well to steroids.

Question 4

how long does an asthma attack actually last?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Most asthma attacks resolve in 3 to 7 days.

Question 5

can i tell me how i can get an asthma attack overnight?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely: Often, the triggers for asthma attacks are right in your bedroom. Dust mites, animal dander (if you own a cat or dog), etc. You may try a few tricks- remove rugs, encase mattress in a plastic dust mite proof cover, don't allow your pets in bedroom. Use an air purifier.
These have been shown to help many people with your type of attacks.
Good luck.

Question 6

what to do if you see a child who has an asthma attack?

Accepted Answer

Very broad question: There is little to do for an acute attack without administering medications. The best approach is to get the child to calm down (good luck!) and try exhaling through pursed lips like blowing up a balloon. This creates enough air pressure in the lungs to keep the airways open. The parents should have albuterol or an epi-pen; if they're not around, call 911.

Question 7

what is the difference between an allergic and asthma attack?

Accepted Answer

Inflamed airway: Allergic rhinitis and conjunctivitis symptoms typically affect the upper airways- eyes, nose, throat, sometimes even your ears. Asthma symptoms are in the lower airways causing wheezing, shortness of breath, coughing. A big percentage of asthmatics have allergies as their trigger for their asthma attack. In these situations when you experience an allergic exacerbation, it will trigger the  asthma.

Question 8

are people always hospitalized when they have an asthma attack?

Accepted Answer

No: In the vast majority of cases and asthma exacerbation does not require admission to a hospital. It can be treated at home by the patient and, if needed, the help of a physician.

Question 9

what do i do incase of an asthma attack in the middle of the night and if i am alone?

Accepted Answer

Follow action plan: All patients should have asthma action plan to follow if their asthma flares.  Treatment of acute asthma (day or night) is albuterol (quick relief) medication.  If there is not a good response within about 30 minutes then most action plans suggest repeating the dose.  If still not better, contact doctor and/or go to er for evaluation. If night symptoms happen >2 x a month, see doctor for new plan.

Question 10

need advice on what is the the difference between an asthma attack and having asthma?

Accepted Answer

Asthma : Asthma is a disease of chronic inflammation of the airways.  It can be controlled with daily medications that reduce the inflammation.  Occasionally, asthma symptoms which can vary from cough, shortness of breath, chest pain will become severe and require aggressive management.  Higher-dose systemic (oral or iv) steroids are needed to suppress the inflammation which can last days-weeks.

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