Question 1

does having asthma affect being an air hostess?

Accepted Answer

How severe: Most people's asthma can be controlled with medications , allergen avoidance, +/- allergy shots. Although an air hostess is more exposed to allergens and scents carried on the passengers' clothing , viral infection, and lower oxygen level in the cabin, he/she should be able to do the job if the asthma is under good control.  The story would be different if he/she suffers from frequent attacks.

Question 2

i have asthma , exercise and cold air are triggers.i am going to summer camp but i don't like to tell anyone i have asthma. what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Tell them: If you value your life you need to get comfortable telling people in your life about your medical history. Not every detail, of course, but information that could help them know how to help you if you're in trouble.

Question 3

training your lungs to exhale fully. is this possible if you have asthma? i can't seem to expel air all the way out of my lungs. what is the cause?

Accepted Answer

Asthma control: Unlike people with COPD asthmatics when not having an attack their lungs are fully or almost fully functiinal. Are you taking controller medicatiosn (inhaled steiods). What was your last spirometry reading?Get checkedto make sure your lung function is where it should be.

Question 4

why does cold air cause asthma?

Accepted Answer

Asthma: Because any irritant triggers a reaction called bronco-spam which give you asthma.

Question 5

do air purifiers help cure asthma?

Accepted Answer

No: But they may help remove allergen particles from the air that may trigger the hypersensitivity reaction that is the basis of asthma.

Question 6

is air pollution a major cause of asthma?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Various toxins (pollution) the air can trigger asthma attacks, however, the most common reasons for asthma attacks are viral illnesses and allergies.

Question 7

how can air pollution cause/affect asthma?

Accepted Answer

Air pollution....,: Air pollution can cause airway inflammation and bronchospasm in susceptible people, resulting in an asthma exacerbation.

Question 8

what affects does air pollution have on people with asthma?

Accepted Answer

Air Pollution: Air pollution is a known trigger for asthma. There is a relationship between the development of asthma as well in people who live in highly polluted environments. Even in those without asthma, pollutants can be irritants and encourage bronchial irritability.

Question 9

why would the rise in asthma attacks not be caused by air pollution?

Accepted Answer

It may be!: There are many theories about the reason for an increasing number of asthma patients.  These include increased use of antibiotics (hygiene hypothesis), use of Acetaminophen in children, air pollution (diesel particles and particulate matter pm2.5), allergies, etc.  Air pollution is a clear contributor to respiratory disease including triggering asthma already present and perhaps inducing asthma.

Question 10

what causes trachea spasms (which blocks air passage) whenever coughing occurs? is that an asthma symptom?

Accepted Answer

Not possible: Your trachea is a rigid tube, it cannot spasm.

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Training your lungs to exhale fully. is this possible if you have asthma? i can't seem to expel air all the way out of my lungs. what is the cause?

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