Question 1

what it is in ammonia that can trigger asthma?

Accepted Answer

Bronchial irritant: Ammonia can trigger asthma since it is a bronchial irritant. It is not a specific allergen. It is an asthma trigger in the same way that chlorine near a swimming pool or other strong cleaning agents can be--by irritating already "twitchy" or reactive airways.

Question 2

what would cause ammonia smell in nose, chronic fatigue and muscle weakness in a 32yr asthmatic mom of 4 with perfect tsh, cmp, cbc and lipid panel?

Accepted Answer

Check for carbon mon: Just to on safer side check carbon monoxide(odourless) level;other thing to look for is chronic sinusitis with post nasal drip.

Question 3

could anger trigger asthma attacks?

Accepted Answer

Not typical: Anger may cause an increase in anxiety which could mimic asthma. Sometimes strong emotions may also cause a histamine release which could flare certain asthma symptoms. Recommend control asthma and temper.

Question 4

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 5

could my asthma be triggered by exercise and allergies?

Accepted Answer

Yes: About 60% of asthma is "allergic asthma."  this is asthma that can be aggravated by environmental allergies (e.g. Dust mite or cat dander or ragweed). About 40% of asthma is "non-allergic." common triggers of non-allergic asthma include exercise, cold air, respiratory infections, or emotion.

Question 6

is it possible for asthma to trigger skin abnormalities?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: Asthma is a lung condition with mucus production, airway twitchiness, swelling, and inflammation that has symptoms of cough, wheeze, chest tightness and/or shortness of breath.  No particular skin abnormalities are triggered by asthma, although patients with allergic asthma may have other atopic conditions such as eczema (atopic dermatitis).

Question 7

does sweet corn trigger bronchial asthma? if so how to avoid triggering?

Accepted Answer

Corn and asthma: If you are allergic to corn, it may trigger your asthma. The best way to prevent the situation is to stay away from corn and corn products.

Question 8

do all asthma attacks have "triggers" like viruses, cold air, smoke, etc?

Accepted Answer

Yes: All asthma attacks are caused by various triggers, including allergens such as dust mites, animal dander, foods or pollen, irritants such as tobacco smoke, acid reflux, viral or bacterial infections, exercise, cold exposure, emotional stress, or medications such as beta blockers or nsaids. All individuals with asthma are not the same, so, not all asthma attacks are brought on by the same trigger.

Question 9

is there a type of asthma triggered by running in cold air? what are the symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Asthma: Generally any asthma can be triggered by both exercise and cold weather exposure. Some patients with asthma can run fine in warm weather but have less tolerance and wheeze and cough, develop chest tightness and pain when running in cold weather.

Question 10

should kids with exercise induced asthma avoid the trigger and therefore avoid exercising?

Accepted Answer

No: Proper treatment with a maintenance medication and or exercise with a gradual warm up period can avoid events. No kid should be forced to live a life restricted from the natural activities of their peer group based on EIA.

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