Question 1

can my mom take ansimar ( anti asthma drug) for long duration of time because she is suffering from asthma for a long time . thank you ?

Accepted Answer

Ansimar: Doxofylline, a newer generation to theophylline, an old medication for asthma, used nowadays as an adjunct treatment for asthma, not the main treatment, besides it can interact with other medications she is on. Your best option is to have your mother get seen and followed up by an asthma specialist or a chest specialist, good luck

Question 2

is a cellulite lotion which contains the asthma drug, aminophylline safe to use?

Accepted Answer

Cellulite lotion: Aminophylline has been a useful drug for asthma. It is still used but not as frequently. When used  by mouth or intravenously we are able to check the blood levels to avoid toxicity. It's use for the cellulites as  a local application is quite safe. However, the effectiveness is controversial.  I guess there will be no harm in trying. Please share your experience.

Question 3

do most kids outgrow asthma?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes: Many physicians who treat asthma avoid calling a child an asthmatic patient until they are about 5 years old. This is because viral infections may cause wheezing in younger children. Viral respiratory infections will not usually cause wheezing in adults or older children unless they have an underlying asthma problem. Many kids who wheeze before age 5 often appear to outgrow their "asthma".

Question 4

how can my asthma get worse?

Accepted Answer

If off meds: Asthma can worsen when off meds, if exposed to allergens  to which you are allergic, exposure to cold dry air or sometimes exercise, as well as being infected with the common cold.

Question 5

do ozone pools cause asthma?

Accepted Answer

Probably not: Unlike pool chlorine which is a  known trigger for asthmatics, at this time ozone has not been reported to cause any triggers. Interestingly, many highly trained, olympic level swimmers do suffer from asthma which has been related to constant exposure to pool chlorine. Ozone appears to be a safer, though more expensive alternative.

Question 6

how can i cure asthma forever.

Accepted Answer

You don't: Asthma is a chronic condition of increased small airway reactions. There are genetic and environmental factors that persist throughout life, usually becoming evident in childhood. One learns to live with their asthma &amp; present medications offer a near normal existence to most. There is no cure, there are programs that promote stability &amp; reduced flare ups through early recognition of problems.

Question 7

can asthma reduce your height?

Accepted Answer

Probably not: Though there has been an association between young children using chronic inhaled steroids and achieving their max height, that association only accounts for a very small height reduction (maybe 1-2 cm). If this is not the scenario you are in, the answer is no.

Question 8

sweet corn can trigger asthma?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: Though allergies are a common trigger for asthma attacks, food allergies are not as commonly linked as inhaled allergens like animal dander or pollution. Often, people with allergies are allergic to more than 1 allergen. Perhaps this is you case and investigating other possibilities with your physician cam be helpful. Good luck.

Question 9

how can singing improve asthma?

Accepted Answer

Not really: Singing can help strengthen the breathing muscles to increase your stamina, but it doesn't do anything about the airway inflammation that is the real problem in asthma.

Question 10

how can exercise trigger asthma?

Accepted Answer

Cold air: Exercise leads to mouth breathing because when you exercise you can't get enough air through your nose. The nose warms and moistens air; the mouth not so much. Cold, dry air irritates the cells that line the breathing tubes that in turn release biologic mediators that cause airway muscle cells to contract narrowing the breathing tubes causing coughing, wheezing & chest pain & tightness.

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