Question 1

is dipping/chewing tobacco worse than smoking tobacco? it seems like "chewers" develop cancer in their 40s(babe ruth) where as smokers in their 60s

Accepted Answer

Both are bad for you: You are right as to when their cancers might show up, but in either case, there's involvement of tongue, mouth, throat or in smoking, the lungs.Also secondary effects can be bladder cancer, other cancers as the toxic substances still need to be cleared from the body.Your best bet is to stop &amp; see how you can replace this habit with a healthy one.Then, you will be going down a healthy path instead.

Question 2

evening, i moved from gauteng to cape town and progressively developed ashman to the point where i was diagnosed with brittle asthma, i have recently moved back north even though i still have symptoms it is much better should i see pulmonologist?

Accepted Answer

Start with GP: Asthma is a condition you have a genetic tendency to have &amp; that tendency remains under whatever conditions you live. Your local GP may be well equipped to set you up with a written asthma management plan that would vary with daily/weekly changes. When/if they felt you needed more advanced management they would know who in the region was available to help.

Question 3

how can  asthma affect a persons breathing rate?

Accepted Answer

Increases: During an asthma flare or attack, frequently the respiratory rate increases (like panting).  However, some people having asthma can have normal respiratory rate.  When a person has controlled asthma or not experiencing asthma symptoms, the respiratory rate should be normal. Having asthma should not change the baseline respiratory rate.

Question 4

my nan has asthma and she has pet rats in her room almost right by her bed would this cause her to be sick?

Accepted Answer

If allergic, yes!: Having a rodent as a pet near the bed will like having an indoor cat close to your bed. It will affect someone with asthma if you allergic to it, otherwise it should not cause any problem.

Question 5

why do asian countries have higher cancer rate if their diets contain more allium/cruciferous vegetables (proven antitumoral effects)?

Accepted Answer

Not always diet: Most malignancies are due to carcinogens and viruses.  In China,  much of the food is not well controlled and carcinogens may be present in high levels in villages.  Many viruses are also present.  In  Japan, the high level of gastric cancer was associated with the polishing of rice that for many years was accomplished with asbestos

Question 6

heared formoterol increases riskof death.my rota caps contains it 6mcg along with fluticasone.i use 2 rotacaps daily to treat asthma.should i avoid it?

Accepted Answer

Safe if used right: Used alone, the brochodilator portion  was often used too frequently & associated with treatment delay when things got out of hand.It was pulled from the market for this reason.The combo med is a good maintenance med when used as directed.Your dosing sounds right for an adult. Share any concerns with your pcp when you next go in.

Question 7

i went to an asian massage parlor couple of months back. first she massaged my back and then flipped me over and gave me an unprotected handjob. since then i am worried about the risks on contacting hiv that route? maybe there are some cuts on her?

Accepted Answer

: Too many assumptions on your thought: the masseuse has to be HIV +, then her hands were not intact and then your penile skin had to be injured during the hand job for a true exposure. Chance of contracting HIV is almost nil, you should stop worry about it or you can do an HIV test for your peace of mind.

Question 8

what's the healthy resting heart rate for an asian male, 35 years old?

Accepted Answer

Heart Rate: During sleep, HR in healthy people can even go as low as 30s. As long as asymptomatic, no problem. Upto 100 is normal by definition, however, resting and above 80 concerns us for a number of conditions.

Question 9

asthma and a 129bpm heart rate, health taking a turn for the worse. advice, it can be slow but high rate the past week?

Accepted Answer

Mgt: I would suggest taking the asthma control test online. If your asthma is not well controlled, a physician visit is indicated. Albuterol inhaled may cause an increase in your heart rate. More information is needed regarding your oxygenation and breathing pattern.
A virtual appt may be scheduled after you see your physician, if you are using your inhaler more frequently.

Question 10

why does the pulse rate increase during an asthma attack?

Accepted Answer

Lack of oxygen: Necessitates increased heart rate to deliver whatever oxygen is in the system.

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A member asked:

Is dipping/chewing tobacco worse than smoking tobacco? it seems like "chewers" develop cancer in their 40s(babe ruth) where as smokers in their 60s

A member asked:

Evening, i moved from gauteng to cape town and progressively developed ashman to the point where i was diagnosed with brittle asthma, i have recently moved back north even though i still have symptoms it is much better should i see pulmonologist?

A member asked:

How can asthma affect a persons breathing rate?

A member asked:

My nan has asthma and she has pet rats in her room almost right by her bed would this cause her to be sick?

A member asked:

Why do asian countries have higher cancer rate if their diets contain more allium/cruciferous vegetables (proven antitumoral effects)?

A member asked:

Heared formoterol increases riskof death.my rota caps contains it 6mcg along with fluticasone.i use 2 rotacaps daily to treat asthma.should i avoid it?

A member asked:

I went to an asian massage parlor couple of months back. first she massaged my back and then flipped me over and gave me an unprotected handjob. since then i am worried about the risks on contacting hiv that route? maybe there are some cuts on her?

A member asked:

What's the healthy resting heart rate for an asian male, 35 years old?

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Asthma and a 129bpm heart rate, health taking a turn for the worse. advice, it can be slow but high rate the past week?

A member asked:

Why does the pulse rate increase during an asthma attack?

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