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does asthma affect women or men more?

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Yes: Yes women. According to the cdc, the prevalence of asthma in women is 9.3% and men 7.0%. Women are more likely to die from an acute asthma attack than men. In 2007, 2, 173 women died while 1, 274 men died due to asthma.  The rate of asthma deaths seems to be decreasing since 2000.

Question 2

i am 33 years old men and i have puberty of asthma when i was 10 yrs now i don't have facial hair ? what is the medication of late facial hair ?

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Not related: Your facial hair (or lack of) has nothing to do with your asthma.   However it is often hereditary especially if your father also has little facial hair.  If you are healthy otherwise, consider this a blessing since i would love to not have to shave every morning.   It also has little to do with your masculinity.   It is your fitness (physical and financial) which matters more in sex appeal.

Question 3

what things in common does allergies and asthma have?

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"atopy": Both asthma and allergy (such as allergic rhinitis) are potential manifestations of what is known as "atopy."  atopy means that someone has an underlying allergic inclination due to allergic antibody that can manifest as eczema, nasal or ocular allergies, food allergies, or asthma.  About 60% or so of asthma is allergic or atopic asthma, but about 40% of asthma is not caused by allergy.

Question 4

how common is it to develop asthmas as an adult? what usually triggers this?

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Yes: It is possible. Some people show signs and symptoms as adults. We do not know exactly why and how this works.

Question 5

how common is asthma in children?

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Mgt: It is quite common and an estimated 1/7 children has had a history of recurrent wheezing. There are many presentations of this diverse disease which result in different patterns of presentation and course. Fortunately, there are effective treatments available. A virtual appointment is available online.

Question 6

is it common to have both asthma and lupus?

Accepted Answer

Some women have both: Asthma is common, lupus not uncommon. Both are more common in adult women. Therefore some people will be unlucky enough to have both.

Question 7

how common is adult onset asthma? nonsmoker

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Not uncommon: Although it was believed that asthma could only start in childhood and in the 60's no one could have allergic asthma developing after age 40, it is clear now that asthma can indeed occur in adulthood. Based on my experience, I estimate that about 25% of the asthma cases develop during adulthood.

Question 8

what are the common symptoms of asthma in children?

Accepted Answer

Cough, wheeze, SOB: Coughing is the most common symptom of asthma especially if cough occurs with exercise or laughing.  Colds that routinely go to the chest are very common in patients with asthma.  Wheezing and  shortness of breath may also occur with colds or exercise, but cough is the most common symptom.

Question 9

what are common triggers for allergic reactions and asthma?

Accepted Answer

Many different...: ...Triggers - of foods, nuts and fish/seafood are more common; of airborne triggers, smoke, dust, pollens and animal dander (cats are most severe).

Question 10

what are the most common symptoms of menthol induced asthma?

Accepted Answer

Menthol: It is popular to try peppermint and menthol to treat asthma but rarely it can cause asthma. Here is a case study. J investig allergol clin immunol. 2001;11(1):56-8.

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