Question 1

what are the symptoms of asthma?

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Coughing, wheezing: Coughing, wheezing when breathing out, shortness of breath are the most common symptoms. Occasionally none of the above symptoms are present and the only complaint may just be fatigue. Most people with asthma also suffer from hay fever and have a family history of asthma or eczema.

Question 2

what are the common symptoms of asthma?

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Wheezing: Shortness of breath , tight chest, wheezing, cough.

Question 3

what are some less noticable symptoms of asthma?

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Possibilities...: Possible less noticeable symptoms might include decreased appetite and difficulty sleeping. Some asthmatics primarily cough instead of wheezing. Decreased oxygen level can occur without any physical manifestations.

Question 4

please describe the types of and symptoms of asthma?

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Difficulty breathing: The main symptom of asthma is shortness of breath, which can be accompanied by wheezing and/or coughing. There are several different types - asthma due to allergens, viral infections, exercise, cold air and irritants, to name a few. Some types of asthma don't respond well to the kinds of medication typically used to treat it. You need to discuss your symptoms with your doctor.

Question 5

how would you suggest that i naturally reduce the symptoms of asthma?

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Asthma: You should know what triggers it and acoid it, get tested for allergies. Also a long term natural way to treat asthma associated with allergies is allergen desensitization or allergy shots, consult an allergist to best manage your asthma.

Question 6

is there any way to help reduce the symptoms of asthma i get while exercising?

Accepted Answer

Yes.: There are several treatments available for eib (exercise induced bronchospasm).  Your doctor can prescribe them for you after they check to make sure that it is not an underlying problem with asthma that needs treating.  The treatments are not exactly the same.

Question 7

what are the symptoms of asthma in children?

Accepted Answer

Many: Asthma symptoms are varied. They can range from just having kids that cough with exercise or at night to kids that have shortness of breath and audible wheezing with anything from change of weather to colds.

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

which types of tea help with the symptoms of asthma?

Accepted Answer

Tea: Regular tea contain caffeine which has mild bronchodilator properties. It does not replace prescription medicines however. But a cup of tea when your asthma is acting up may help to relax you.

Question 10

do any kinds of tea help with the symptoms of asthma?

Accepted Answer

Respiratory stimulnt: The caffeine in many teas are chemicals called methylxanthines. These have a mild respiratory stimulant effect. Caffeine is a cousin of aminophyllin, a med used for years to help control asthma, although newer meds have less troubling side effects at effective dose levels. Teas may be have a mild soothing effect, but their use in management of true asthma events is meager at best.

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