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Q: who gives you asthma treatments at a hospital?
i am interested in looking into this field for a career. I know there is usually someone who walks around the hospital from room to room and gives asthma breathing treatments. i was wondering what the job title of this person is?

thanks for your help!!
thanks so much!

A: respiratory therapist

Q: Are steroids & some inhalers used for asthma treatments dangerous for your health?
Specifically prendisone, symbicort/advair, and even albuterol/xopenex.

Are these dangerous for us?

I use asthma meds almost daily to control my asthma, and I take prendisone for emergencies.

I almost always feel weird, nauseous and just tired/worn out after taking all of these, but it definitely helps my asthma go away.

A: for most people if used correctly; no.

the dangers of un or undertreated asthma is a much greater risk to your health.

prednisone is an oral steroid and it can cause problems with organs etc if used long term at high dosages..which is why it isn’t.

advair is a combo of inhaled steroid and long lasting bronchodialator. inhaled steroids are one of the most researched and safest meds there is available (natural or allopathic). Inhaled steroids go directly into the lungs where they are used. What is not needed is quickly excreted by the body. Inhaled steroids are considered non-systemic.

albuterol is a bronchodialator…meaning it dialates the bronchi…caffeine is a mild natural bronchodialator.

Remember medication is medication..whether natural or allopathic and all have the potential for side effects and interactions..and chronic illnesses also cause side effects..in the case of asthma scarring and thickening of the bronchi and lungs known as airway remodeling.

Q: can asthma treatments make symptoms worse?
My daughter has seasonal asthma. I recently gave her a treatment that seemed to make her symptoms worse. Is that possible? Does she need something stronger? Help!

A: You should do some research. Ask yourself this… did the pill or treatment come before or the same time the name “seasonal asthma” was created? I already know the answer. Possibly look into gluten intolerance diet( left hand side of webpage below) . Clean up her system for goodness sakes. Sounds like your child is allergic to the foods she is eatting. Try organol from the health food store.

I mean really what are all the side effect of the drug that was created beofre the disease was named. … weaking of heart, lung detioration, liver disease, ……. Seasonal asthma! Allergies, You can figure this one out im sure.

Q: What are some emergency asthma treatments?
I have a friend who has lost his inhaler and has no transportation to a hospital…is there any other way to help him in case of an emergency?

A: If he is having an asthma attack and you have no medicine around, you need to make sure he remains as calm as possible. Make sure he can talk because when an attack becomes really bad, you can no longer talk. For me, I’ve been in the situation where I don’t have medicine. The best thing is not to panic. Also, make sure he is sitting up straight. Don’t have him standing up because that just takes more energy and if he were to pass out, that could make even more problems. Have him lean against a wall when sitting on the floor. when you lie down, it makes a lot more work for your lungs. If someone else has an emergency inhaler (albuterol) that you know, you could have them bring it to the house or wherever you are. Also remember, you can always call for an ambulence to get to a hospital. A lot of times we don’t want to go to the hospital for this kind of stuff, but sometimes it really is the best thing because they can help. Most importantly, he needs to get another inhaler. I went for three years in high school without medicine and it was the worst thing I did for my lungs. It will just continue to get worse without treatment. Now i’ve tried 5 different medications and have finally found one that works. If your friend is having to use his inhaler more than twice a week, he should see his doctor and they might put him on a preventative, longer-lasting medicine. Just don’t let it get out of hand because it can put you in a bad position. Good luck with all of this. email me if you have any other questions. i’ll be glad to try to help.

Q: What’s the difference between ASTHMA treatments, Ventolin & ASMOL?
Is it just the name brand or different ingredients & effects?

A: The difference between Ventolin inhaler and Asmol puffer none both are just brand names.
Salbutamol
In drug Class; Bronchodilator, beta-2 sympathomimetic agonist, tocolytic.
From inhaler some people have allergy to fluorocarbon gas propellants
Side effects are rare if taken at correct doses they say.
However Restlessness, overexcitement, sleeplessness in children but rare in adults.
Tremor in hands, , muscle cramps, Palpitations, rapid pulse, Headaches, anxiety.
Mild allergic rash or itch, DON”T WASTE TIME SEE YOUR DOCTOR STRAIGHT AWAY.
More important if you start wheeezing after dose or inhaling
head for emergency care.
P.S. Can l give you a tip believe it or not and l have seen this often work such a simple natural cure. Comfrey Symphytum.
Just get some Comfrey eat it raw and enjoy your first good night sleep. It had been used for centuries but these days hidden.. l wonder why???

Q: Are there any asthma treatments not tested on animals?
Vegan+EIA+distance runner=conflict
There probably isn’t….
If there’s any possibility at all that there is, just checking. Thanks for any help.

A: All medication has, by law, been tested on animals.

So no, there are no effective asthma treatments that haven’t been tested on animals.

It doesn’t make you any less of a vegan if you take necessary drugs. The point is to minimise your contribution to animal suffering as far as is – in the words of the man who invented the word vegan – reasonable and practical.

Refusing necessary medication is not reasonable of practical.

So practice breathing techniques all you want, by all means – but take your prescribed meds too.

Q: Alternative asthma treatments?
I have recently been diagnosed with mild/moderate asthma stemming from severe allergies. I am on a steroid inhaler, and albuterol when needed, but is there anything else I can do to reduce my dependance on the inhalers? Natural, holistic treatments that can help me breathe easier? Would air purifiers help? Deep breathing techniques?

A: Keep your home clear of dust and pollen.
Avoid cigarette smoke.

Stay away from cats; their dander is highly allergenic.

Remain calm. Managing stress helps fight asthma.

Treat colds and the flu promptly to reduce the chances of an attack.

Wear a scarf over your mouth and nose to warm the cold winter air.

Keep an asthma diary to help you determine your asthma triggers.

Drink at least eight glasses of water a day to keep mucus loose.

Substances in green tea can help reduce the airway inflammation that accompanies an asthma attack. Taking time for a cup of tea can be soothing and calming as well. You can safely drink several cups of green tea a day in combination with other nutritional and herbal remedies.

Yoga is an excellent activity for people with asthma. Not only does it enhance breathing, it is also relaxing.

An inexpensive device, called a peak-flow meter, measures how fast and how hard you can exhale air from your lungs. Its results, compared to levels set by your doctor or to previous readings, can often predict an asthma attack, even a day or two in advance.

Eating lots of onions may help asthma sufferers. The mustard oils (isothiocyanates) they contain seem to promote healthy lungs.

The supplements in the list below are meant to complement conventional asthma therapy. Never stop taking medication prescribed for asthma without consulting your doctor.

Vitamin C: 1,000 mg 3 times a day. Reduce dose if diarrhea develops.

Magnesium : 400 mg twice a day. Take for 6 weeks to achieve adequate levels.

Vitamin B6: 50 mg twice a day. Especially important if you take the prescription asthma drug theophylline.

Quercetin : 500 mg 3 times a day. Use 20 minutes before meals; often sold with vitamin C.

Licorice : 200 mg standardized extract 3 times a day. Can raise blood pressure. Use DGL.

Q: Do you have any good asthma treatments?
Im not having an asthma attack but ive had asthma my entire life (since i was 10 days old) and right now im sick which makes it even worse than normally. Ive taken my inhaler and sat by the shower for 30 mins (for the steam) which normally makes it better but i cant get this annoying cough (and yes the cough goes along with the asthma) to go away and i cant seem to start breathing normally agian.

thanks for any help you give me!

A: Asthma can be life threatening so you really need to be prepared in case you have an attack.

The cough you’re experiencing could be an indication that the treatment you’re using isn’t working and the asthma attack is worsening (this is how it effects me).

Sometimes steam inhaled from a bowl (with menthol in it) with a towel over your head MIGHT help a little but once the attack starts there’s little chance it’ll give you any relief.

If your reliever hasn’t helped, do you have a nebulizer? If not, it’s a good idea to buy one as this can save you a trip to the hospital if it’s not a severe attack.

Being asthmatic already your doctor should have sat down with you and made out an ‘asthma action plan’ of what you’re to do when you have a bad attack.

An asthma action plan is a written set of instructions that assists you to manage your asthma at different times. Your plan should help you to:

Recognise worsening asthma symptoms
Start treatment quickly
Seek the right medical assistance

You need to know what triggers your attacks so you can hopefully avoid them or at least be prepared. Some of the triggers can be:

Colds and flu
Exposure to cigarette smoke
Exercise/activity
Inhaled allergens (e.g. pollens, moulds, animal dander and dust mites)
Environmental (e.g. dust, pollution, wood smoke, bush fires)
Changes in temperature and weather
Certain medications (e.g. aspirin)
Chemicals and strong smells (e.g. perfumes, cleaners)
Emotional factors (e.g. laughter, stress)
Some foods and food preservatives, flavourings and colourings

Every person’s asthma is different. Not all people will have the same triggers, nor will they react to every trigger listed above. You may not always know what triggers your asthma. It’s helpful to identify triggers in order to avoid them however this is not always possible (e.g. colds and flu).

ASTHMA FIRST AID PLAN
Step 1. Sit upright and have someone stay with you
Step 2. Without delay take 4 separate puffs of your reliever (

The medication is best taken one puff at a time via a spacer device

Take 4 breaths from the spacer after each puff of medication.

3. Wait 4 minutes.
If there is little or no improvement repeat steps 2 and 3.

Step 4. If there is still no improvement call an ambulance immediately (DIAL 911).

If you can’t call an ambulance have someone take you to the ER urgently.

Continuously repeat steps 2 and 3 while waiting for the ambulance.

Unfortunately asthma can’t be cured, but it can be controlled.

Q: Can anyone tell me the causes and treatments for asthma please?
its for a college assignment but i’d like some insight from someone who actually had asthma or is close to someone with it. Thanks!
water table?

A: More evidence based that patient info but this link might help

Q: What’s the difference between croup and asthma? are treatments different? how?

A: Croup is a honky sounding cough caused by edema of the vocal cords. Asthma is a condition of the lungs that makes breathing difficult. Yes, treatment is vastly different.

Q: Are there any other treatments for asthma than just using the inhaler all of the time?
I know there are some instances where I need to take more of the inhaler than I’m allowed to take. I am only prescribed to take 2 puffs every 4 hours but sometimes it doesn’t seem to work all of the time and I take more. I know that some people say that taking the inhaler will do heart and brain damage but why and how? Also, why do I to need to take the inhaler more often than I’m allowed?

A: Here some tips for control asthma 1. use inhaler regularly three time in 24 hours not use more. because it has side effect also but other medicine have lot of side effects. 2. care about these things don,t use cold water care about dust and don,t use carpet in your room, care when change the season these all things effect on asthma. try to see the Dr. on daily basis.

Q: Conventional asthma attack treatments?
Can you overcome an asthma attack without having to take an inhaler or breathing treatment? I’ve heard suggestions such as breathing control, drinking respiratory teas, pressing acupuncture spots? Is this true and how does it work?

A: It depends on the trigger of your asthma? Allergic or not. Remove the trigger and it can help. In regards to an asthma attack, now you need to have a rescue inhaler on hand to help open your airways. If it gets very severe, a neublizer is the the next step.

If your asthma is mild you can get away without taking a steroid, but if you start using Albuterol more than twice a week, you are not controlled.

Talk your doctor. Singular can be used. It is effective for about 30 percent of cases. Used much more for allergies.

But to answer your question. No teas will help. Acupuncturee is said to help. But no real hard core studies to prove one way or the other.

Right now, Conventional Treatment really is the only way to the diease.

Q: What are the STRONGEST drugs/treatments for asthma/lung function conditions?
I mean the absolute strongest bunch, or most effective you can get? Are there any surgeries that might help too? Getting your tonsils removed maybe? Anything?

thanks.

A: removing the tonsils & adenoids can improve your lung capacity -your PFT results will demonstrate this. you need the best med for you. i’ve answered your other questions well -get a referral to the lung specialist. your questions are all valid & important, but it sounds like your doc isn’t treating the asthma effectively. people die from asthma symptoms every day, so take it seriously and start taking charge of your health. you’ll feel better doing this.

Q: What are the current treatments for asthma, respiratory allergies ,an chest colds?

A: Those are all different diagnoses, and should be treated differently.

See an Asthma/Allergy specialist to determine if you do in fact have asthma, and if you do have allergies that would require just medication, or medication and weekly shots.

Chest colds can be linked to allergies because allergies bring down your immune system, leaving you more vulnerable to illness.

If you are always getting sick, you should see a specialist who can determine the best action for your case.

Q: for cat asthma are there any treatments beyond bronchodilators, aspirator,steroids?
50 mg a day Theophylline led to increased severe asthma attacks,soft stool and general listness. Discontined. Presently on 5mg pernisone twice daily, more alert and mobile, firm stool but mild attack today. He is not a lap cat, will only tolerate being rubbed, not petted. Does not like to be held even before he was sick so an aspirator would not be effective. Am looking for relief for my cat that improves his ability to breathe. Don’t expect him to be cured just want him to get better. Any suggestions, natural remedies that work? Or what should I ask of my vet now?

A: The short story is that a severe asthmatic is at high risk of death from being unable to breathe… natural remedies may be useful supportive therapies, but you need the big guns of chemical drugs to try to keep this cat’s life sustained. Here’s lots more:

1) A vet’s diagnosis is critical to eliminate other illnesses that have similar symptoms, to help you identify the severity of the disease, and to help periodically adjust their treatment (sounds like you’re already doing this)

2) Remove obvious irritants from the cat’s environment: smoking, dust, chemicals, perfumes used in cleaning beddings and carpets, etc. This may help a little but isn’t a cure, and often triggers of attack symptoms remain mysterious.

3) Recall that for severe asthmatics, an attack can cause permanent damage (collapsed lung), and even without an attack the ever-present inflammation causes progressive damage (scarring and loss of lung capacity similar to emphysema). It is critical to arrest the progress of the disease. The most reliable way is anti-inflammatory drugs, and our most effective ones are corticosteroids.

4) A very small change in the diameter of the inflamed, mucus-laden brionchioles (breathing tubes inside the lungs) can have a very big effect on being able to breathe. This is why bronchodilators are so important for stopping an attack in progress, they help the airways open up just a little more.

So for treatment options:

a) If the cat can be handled (either it is trusting or can be lovingly caught and given the ‘burrito cat’ treatment wrapped in a towel), then the most advanced and very effective daily use of inhaled fluticasone/Flovent (steroid) and as-needed albuterol(bronchodilator) through a feline aersol chamber and mask, is the preferred treatment. Many thousands of asthmatic cats are using this treatment approach and achieving better quality of life.

b) If the cat will take pills, prednisone is a cheap and often effective solution.

Inhaled albuterol through the aerosol chamber is still the best bronchodilator, because it is immediate and has few side effects. I’ve tried the pill and injected bronchodilators (terbutaline, theophylline). Theophylline had no effect. Terbutaline injected was more traumatic and in pill form much slower acting, than inhaled albuterol.

c) If the cat can be rarely handled, injected steroids are an option, but it may difficult to regulate the effects – every month my cat would be at death’s door in a giant attack again.

Both b) and c) injected/ingested steroids may cause other health and behavioral problems as they are systemically absorbed. That’s another reason a) is preferred.

I cowrote a website on feline asthma listed as the source for this comment.

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