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can a person develop asthma at 16 years of age?

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yes you can!: You can develop the first asthma attack at 16 years of age. Asthma is an inherited disorder which shows up at different ages.

Question 2

when is the typical onset of asthma? can a person develop asthma as an adult?

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The : The simple answer is yes; asthma can develop at any age including adulthood. However, studies have shown that there is substantial complexity to this. Many young adults who are diagnosed with â€œadult onsetâ€ asthma actually turn out to have a history of wheezing during childhood or a history of atopy (allergies such as hayfever or eczema). This suggests that new onset asthma in young adulthood may have its origin in early childhood. Women also seem to be more susceptible than men in developing adult onset asthma. Studies have also shown that in contrast to childhood asthma (which many people grow out of), adult onset asthma tends to persist with at least the same level of severity if not worse as you get older.

Diagnosing new onset asthma in older adults is more problematic as there are many other conditions that can mimic asthma and can lead to a misdiagnosis. Some examples of conditions that can do this include bronchiolitis, gastro-esophageal reflux disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (especially in smokers) and left-ventricular heart failure. Therefore, a diagnosis of adult onset asthma should only be made after extensive workup, preferably by a pulmonologist.

Question 3

docs, could a healthy person develop asthma out of nowhere?

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Possibly: Shortness of breath may or may not be asthma. The only way to find out is get tested and give a good history of your attacks, frequency and severity.
Don't wait too long
Good Luck.

Question 4

what causes a person to develop asthma at three years old out of the blue? the mother never drunk or smoked and out of nowhere the kid get asthma.

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Asthma: Asthma is very common in children, it may be related to exposure to viruses, it is also related to air pollution and partly it is related to genetic factors if members of the family, maternal or paternal have a history of asthma and allergies.

Question 5

is a person likely to develop asthma if he/she is suffering from allergic rhinitis (no family history)?

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Yes, atopic march: The "atopic march" is the progression of allergic disorders usually starting with eczema and food allergies in infants, that progresses to allergic rhinitis and then asthma.  Even without a family history, risk is increased.

Question 6

if a person has asthma, will it be obvious if he has asthma if he exercises?

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Not always: It is amazing how asthma behaves in different people. I have seen patients with only minimal airway obstruction yet a lot of symptoms, yet others with moderate airway obstruction having little or no symptoms with exercise.  In general, the majority of people will have breathing problem after about 10 minutes of exercise.  A lung function test remains the best way to assess asthma -at least for now

Question 7

can asthma cause a person to become tired easily?

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Yes: If not properly controlled can cause nocturnal awakening  and increase work of breathing during the day can definitely cause fatigue.

Question 8

can a person get asthma from environmental exposure?

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Generally yes: One must have asthma or a tendency for asthma. Environmental allergies can trigger asthma , such as pollen, dust mites, and pet exposure. Non allergic triggers could be cold air, respiratory tract infections, air pollutants including cigarette smoke.

Question 9

how can flying on a plane affect a person with asthma?

Accepted Answer

Not usually: Since planes today are pressurized, changes in cabin pressure are not likely. Some people are very nervous when flying which in turn can be a trigger for an asthma attack. A confined area and a sensitivity to someone's perfume or other things can also be a problem. 
Good Luck

Question 10

what are the asthma medications a diabetic person shouldn't take?

Accepted Answer

Steroids...: ...Can interfere with glycemic control in diabetics, but they can also be life savers in people with asthma.

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