Question 1

what causes asthma?

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Genes + environment: People with asthma usually are predisposed to be allergic. This is usually inherited, and so caused by your particular genes. However, this alone is not enough. There is also clearly an effect from the environment you live in. Exactly what in the environment is responsible is unknown, but is the object of much interest and research.

Question 2

what causes asthma to occur in children?

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Imbalance: Of the autonomic (automatic) nervous system. These nerves are controlled by the lower brain and mild compromise of oxidation in the lower brain initiates it. In my hard won experience it is related to poor diet, particularly sugar stuff because that is the easiest way to compromise oxidation. See my blog "oxygen, the spark of life" thatg you can google.

Question 3

what causes asthma flare ups?

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Variety of causes: Asthma flare up can be caused by a variety of things: viruses (probably the most common); non compliance with medications; exposure to allergens; exercise and cold air.

Question 4

what usually causes asthma?

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Numerous reasons: In children asthma is often linked to allergies. As we age, exercise induced asthma , occupational asthma and attacks not related to allergies play a larger part. In addition, asthma is sometimes mistaken for something else. Get checked to make sure.

Question 5

what causes frequent asthma?

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Lots of things: There are many asthma triggers. In some cases they can be identified &amp; avoided, or desensitization therapy by an allergist might help. But in most cases, the triggers are difficult if not impossible to avoid, and the answer lies in calming down the asthma response with an inhaled corticosteroid. If asthma symptoms are frequent or severe, increased treatment is needed to avoid serious consequences.

Question 6

what causes an asthma attack?

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Many triggers: Asthma starts with inflammation of the airways. That inflammation can be triggered by many exposures, such as allergies, infections, and weather changes. Irritants like cigarette smoke and dust can also start an asthma attack. Exercise for many people can also cause symptoms. In the last few years, acid reflux has been recognized as a cause for asthma. Avoiding & controlling these prevents attacks.

Question 7

after sexual intercourse, can there be symptoms of dizzyness, faintness, un coordination, deafness of the body? what causes this asthma? circulation?

Accepted Answer

Symptoms: Maybe be caused by hyperventilation. If they fail to occur at other times then it is something to do with sex. All the best.

Question 8

mom has asthma, doctor gave 15 mg corticosteroids tablets daily. she has flares everyday. no sure what is causing asthma. started 2 y back. big help?

Accepted Answer

See a specialist: Asthma that causes a lot of symptoms needs not only inhaled albuterol for rescue treatments but also daily inhaled controller medicines. Oral steroids have more side effects, so they are to be avoided except for short few-day "bursts". It sounds like she needs to see an asthma specialist to see how bad her asthma really is, to make her treatment the best, with fewest side effects.

Question 9

what can cause bad asthma that is not responding to medication?

Accepted Answer

Difficult to answer: Some asthmatics do not respond well to conventional asthma drugs. This is not totally uncommon. If you are one of them, you may want to see a specialist (pulmonologist) to see if you may need a more unconventional treatment. Good Luck

Question 10

i cough when take a deep breath and exhale. what causes? i have asthma on meds even when peak flow ok. also diaphram spasms 2+xs per wk, not dehydrate

Accepted Answer

Uncontrolled asthma: It looks like your asthma is not controlled. Peak flow is useful only when comparing to your best number. A lung function test would give more information. You should come back and check with your physician.

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