bronchial asthma

treatment of bronchial asthma

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Q: what is acute exacerbation of bronchial asthma?
my husband had admitted to the hospital due to breathing trouble and severe cold. The discharge summary specifies that my hubby had diagnosed by acute exacerbation of bronical ashtma. due to expenses he stopped the treatment with that dr. what are the causes of the above bronchial asthma whether he has to continue the treatment or not?

A: Well, acute exacerbation means that suddenly, his chronic asthma worsened and became life-threateningly bad. That’s why they admitted him. What brought such a sudden change in his breathing? Only the two of you know that. Did he breath fumes from something? Was he doing more exercise than he is used to? Forget his inhaler or to take his medications?

Yes, he needs to continue seeing his doctor….I know it’s expensive, but he has to. If this happens again, he could very simply die. I had a friend die from a sudden asthma attack.

Q: What are the types of and symptoms of asthma?
What are the different types of asthma (sports, bronchial, etc) and what are the symptoms/treatment of each?

A: Signs and symptoms are different for everyone however they are the same for the one person who has asthma. In other words, one person may cough uncontrollably with their asthma attack. That cough would happen with a sports induced attack or a cold air induced attack. It should be the same.

Someone else may wheeze with their asthma attacks to the same triggers.

The key to managing asthma is learning your triggers and avoiding them as much as possible. If you are unable to avoid your triggers you will need medication to help. Controller medications are taken everyday and help prevent attacks. These medications include Singulair, inhaled steroids and oral steroids.

Rescue medications are use to reverse an attack. the two most common rescue medication are albuterol (provental or ventelin) or Xopenex.

Check out the links below for more information.

Q: i have asthma/reactive air diseaseand cannot take any of the bronchial/asthma medications any suggestions?
i have tried every type of steroids,even pediactric doses, every asthma medication that my doc can think of and no luck i’m so intolerant to all the medications , the sides affects are worst than the attacks themselves sometimes, i end up with the shakes/tremors that can last up to an hour i cannot walk ,dress drink or do anything until the side effects are through, then i’m totally exhausted my body is worthless. i do have the wheezing of an asthmatic but my oxygen levels are usually high ( 97-100%) i have a chronic cough that can trigger an asthma attack, but not always producing mucus/phleme i’m worried that someday that i might stroke out during one of the attacks or even from the side effects of a treatment my doc is at a lost of what to do any suggestions? i’m now to the point of where i can no longer go to work because of the chronic cough i have no more sickleave ,vacation,or personal time left i do not smoke never have and i only have had this in the past 3 years help please

A: I have had asthma for years. I have been on every medicine and hate the side effects (i.e. the shakes). So I started taking Allegra. For some crazy it works. Allegra is an allergy medicine.

Q: So why is Marijuana illegal?
here are the health benefits:
AIDS and Cancer: Marijuana reduces the nausea, vomiting and loss of appetite caused by both the ailment itself and as a side effect of treatment.

Asthma: Several studies have shown that THC acts as a broncodilator and reverses bronchial constriction.

Arthritis: In addition to its effectiveness in controlling the pain associated with arthritis, new evidence shows that marijuana is an autoimmune modulator.

Depression and Other Mood Disorders: Marijuana has been shown to help dysphoria gently and naturally.

Epilepsy: Marijuana is used as an adjunctive medicine to prevent epileptic seizures.

Glaucoma: Marijuana can reduce intraocular pressure, alleviating pain and slowing the progress of the condition.

Multiple Sclerosis: Marijuana limits the muscle pain and spasticity caused by the disease.

Migraine Headaches: Marijuana not only relives pain, but also inhibits the release of serotonin during attacks.

Paraplegia and Quadriplegia: Many paraplegic and quadriplegics have discovered that cannabis suppresses their muscle twitches and tremors.

Pruritis: Marijuana can be used orally and topically and may be more effective than corticosteroids and antihistamines.

Insomnia: Research shows pot can help people sleep without the side effects or tolerance problems of other hypnotics.

and don’t answer if your an idiot who listens to the anti-drug commercials, cuz marijuana isn’t a drug. its a plant.

smart answers only.
ya i know what you mean, but thats the same with things that are legal like alcohol. and alcohol has no health benefits.

A: Hello

You are right, it does have benefits, but surely people with these afflictions would rather try the currently legal options for treatment as opposed to Delta-9-Tetrahydrocannabinol (THS/Marijuana)? What if they hurt someone while their perceptions/problem solving ability was impaired? Or damaged something? Or became addicted (long-term use has been linked to schizophrenia and depression)? Even without addiction (or long-term use), the short term affects are impaired memory and suboptimal intellectual performance for up to a week after use

Also, all of the purposes you listed are medicinal; surely you do not believe that if it where to be made legal only ill people would use it? ^_^ If it where legal for medicinal purposes only it might be different, but making it easy for the general public to access by legalizing it seems a mite pointless, if not downright dangerous

Just some things to consider
Peace

Q: I might have asthma?
I am 21 and have never had breathing problems more serious then mild allergies. About three weeks ago I had a pretty serious case of the flu, and developed a cough and wheeze around then. Flu is gone, cough and wheeze is not so I went to my colleges health clinic (the voodoo hut), and after a nurse practicioner listened to my chest I was told I have bronchial asthma and given a steroid inhaler and a breathing treatment.

First of all, do you think its asthman? Second, what doctor should I go to for follow up?

A: If I were you,I would go to your regular doctor and have him or her check you over very carefully! I don’t want to scare you,but I suffer from asthma myself,and you should always take the symptoms of asthma very seriously!! I have an asthma inhaler that I carry on me and I also wear a medical alert bracelet in case I have a severe asthma attack,the medical personnel can just check my medical alert bracelet and see that I am asthmatic! It seems to me that night time is the worst time for me,because even with an inhaler,I tend to cough alot at night! If your asthma is really severe,your doctor may prescribe a,”Nebulizer,”which is basically a breathing treatment that you inhale that has medicine in it and you breathe it in!

Your regular doctor will not only want to listen to your lungs,but he or she will probably be asking you alot of questions about your breathing,what symptoms you had,etc…. If your doctor says that you have to take medicine,PLEASE TAKE YOUR MEDICINE THAT YOUR DOCTOR PRESCRIBES FOR YOU,IT IS CRUCIAL!! If your doctor thinks that your asthma is severe and they don’t have the expertise to deal with your asthma,they may send you to a specialist just for some tests to see how bad your asthma really is!

One of the MOST IMPORTANT THINGS that you can do is to stay away from people who smoke cigarettes,because that really can irritate your bronchial tubes and cause you to really start coughing uncontrollably! I would set up an appointment with your doctor,and have him or her check you over very thoroughly!! I am sending lots of ((((HUGS and PRAYERS YOUR WAY))))) Good Luck!!

Q: Is this Asthma?
Whenever i inhale i get this crackling sound not all the time it seems to be when i exhale also sorta in my lungs/wind pipe. Ive been to the doctors and did the breathing test..and i took the Breathing treatment and felt totally awsome after. I could breathe again. I get really tired and out of breathe when i exercise. She said it may be Bronchial Asthma. Im 13 years old also. I dont smoke but it runs in the family.
Oh no, My mom has asthma my sister does my dad used to have it idk if he still does, my brother has it not as bad though. She gave me breathing treatment medicine..and an inhaler

A: the breathing test can tell the doctor right off if you have asthma. he said you did so you do. sure seems to fit.
here is tip dont ever inhale helium. that is one of the gases uses in the test and people with asthma react to that everytime so no funny helium ballon talk.
sure you should follow up with this and maybe two puffers would be good for you . most often it is best to be on two puffers one is short term fast acting the other long slow acting gets to the root of the problem. here is another tip rinse your mouth every time you use an inhaler as some can give you thrush and that is horrible.

Q: glucocorticoid treatment?
this passage is from marks’ medical biochem:

emma wheezer presented in the er 3 days after being discharged from the hospital following a 10 day admission for severe refractory bronchial asthma. she required high dose iv dexametasone for first 8 days of her stay. after 2 more days having oral version of the same drug, she was discharged on substantial pharmacologic doses of this steroid and instructed to return to her physician’s office in 5 days. she now presented with marked polyuria, polydipsia, and muscle weakness. her blood glucose was 275 mg/dL.

why would she be given steroids for that long of a time? aren’t there other drugs available to combat her attack? since you know you’d have increased gluconeogenesis as one took the drug…who wants hyperglycemia to develop in a patient?

A: In theory inhaled steroids and leukotriene modifiers can limit the necessity for systemic steroids, but both are somewhat limited in effect, and both take at least a week, and often longer, to have effect. And it isn’t at all unusual to run across an asthmatic whose disease is so severe that chronic oral steroids are required for life, in addition to the alternatives.
Actually, the useful drug classes are quite limited. We’re all waiting for somebody to build a better mousetrap, but so far, the increasing severity of the disease is at least keeping pace with the advances in treatment.
Yes, diabetes sucks. But not breathing is even worse, and a heck of a lot more urgent. You’d be amazed at how intuitive some people are about how important it is to get air in and out, and how they notice fairly quickly when it isn’t happening. As a matter of fact, Emma probably was measuring her PEFR’s, and even before she felt she was short of breath, she knew it was coming. Likewise, you can be sure she went home not just with the oral dexamethasone but also with a rescue inhaler, and probably with a steroid inhaler and a leukotriene modifier as well. It wouldn’t even be surprising to find an anticholinergic inhaler in her purse.

Q: how does a Dr determine if your cough needs antibiotics or not?
What is the criteria? I have a very sore throat and a cough, im filled up with very thick mucus its a light coffee color (sorry to be gross) there was even some blood in the mucus once.. I have a prescription a doctor gave me a while back for z-pac, Zithromax, but i never filled it.. I think i should fill the script and take it now before I get worse, what do you think? i get this bronchial stuff about once a year, and the doctors never successfully treat it, ususally i cough for 6 weeks or more, and suffer, while i take all types of syrups and asthma treatments etc…. In the past i have been given antibiotics, and I think it has worked sometimes but not always.

A: Hi Gregg

Here are some ideas to heal the issue.

Aromatherapy: Inhalations with bergamot, thyme, lavender, benzoin, tea tree, geranium, and lemon can help soothe symptoms. Lemon essential oil can also be used as a gargle.

Diet: Drink lots of fluids, especially pure filtered water, diluted fresh organic vegetable juices, warm broths, and light soups. To relieve pain, take two tablespoons of honey with a squeeze of warm lemon juice and sip slowly. If you are taking antibiotics, eat plain, organic yogurt with live cultures to protect healthy intestinal flora.

Herbs: Combine the tinctures of cleavers and echinacea in equal parts and take one teaspoon of this mixture three times a day. As an alternative, you can also drink a hot infusion made from equal parts of dried elder flower, yarrow, and peppermint throughout the day. Hot peppers, raw garlic horseradish root, or onions will speed up the process tremendously as well.

For Coughs

For cough with mucus, make a tea of 1/2 teaspoon ginger powder, a pinch of clove, and a pinch of cinnamon powder in one cup of water. In addition, gargle a solution made from one pinch of salt and two pinches of tumeric powder added to glass of water.

Diet: Eat whole foods, especially lots of raw fruits and vegetables. Also avoid mucus-producing foods, such as sugar, salty foods, dairy products, and starches. In cases of dry cough unrelated to other conditions, umeboshi plum paste can be very soothing.

You can also make a cough syrup from eight ounces of warm pineapple juice and two teaspoons of honey. The bromelain in the pineapple juice is activated by the honey. As an alternative, mix the juice of one lemon with two tablespoons of glycerine, then add 12 teaspoons of honey and stir before each use. Take one teaspoon every 30 minutes, reducing as needed. (Do not refrigerate.)

Another useful kitchen remedy is to slice an onion into a deep bowl and cover in honey, letting stand overnight. The next morning, strain the mixture of juice and honey and take one teaspoon four or five times a day.

Best of health to you

Q: What is the difference between an immune disorder and an autoimmune disease?
1.What is the difference between an immune disorder and an autoimmune disease?

A.When an immune disorder becomes very severe, it becomes an autoimmune disease.
B.An immune disorder occurs when the immune system does not function properly. An autoimmune disease occurs when the body’s immune system attacks its own cells.
C.An immune disorder is the overreaction of the immune system to substances that are not dangerous. An autoimmune disease occurs when germs affect the immune system.
D.An immune disorder is a disease caused by germs, such as pollen or dust. An autoimmune disease occurs when the body’s immune system attacks its own cells.
2.An allergy is an overreaction of the immune system to

A.dust.
B.a substance in the environment.
C.carbohydrates in food.
D.an autoimmune disease.
3.During an asthma attack, the

A.bronchial airways narrow and become clogged with mucus.
B.bronchial airways constrict in response to environmental stimuli.
C.lining of the air passages swell and become inflamed.
D.All of the above
4.All of the following are good steps to take to avoid an allergic reaction except

A.avoiding substances you are allergic to.
B.washing sheets and blankets weekly.
C.cleaning bathrooms and kitchens to avoid molds.
D.taking long-term control drugs every day.
5.Which of the following is not an example of an autoimmune disease?

A.rheumatoid arthritis
B.type 1 diabetes
C.multiple sclerosis
D.AIDS
6.Most allergies and autoimmune diseases can be

A.prevented.
B.treated with medication.
C.eliminated with stress management techniques.
D.reduced by avoiding allergens.
7.Which of the following suggestions is not an important step to take if you are diagnosed with an immune or autoimmune disease?

A.Follow your treatment plan without asking any questions.
B.Let your doctor know if new symptoms occur.
C.Be honest with your doctor.
D.Learn about medications and medical tests necessary for your condition
8.Match the following terms to their definitions.
1.itchy swellings on the skin caused by allergies to foods or certain drugs
2.an autoimmune disease in which the immune system begins to destroy the linings of the joints
3.a disease in which the immune system attacks the cells of the body that it would normally protect
4.a disorder that causes the airways to become narrow and clogged with mucus
5.a disease in which the joints of the skeleton wear out as a person ages

A.rheumatoid arthritis
B.autoimmune disease
C.asthma
D.hives
E.osteoarthritis

A: Do your own homework.

You – FAIL

Q: Treatment of dust mite allergy(sinus problem) ?
i am suffering from dust mite allergy, since the day i was transferred to jamshedpur. even my mother n my grandmother has a similar allergy. the doctors wrongly diagonalize it as asthma, but i have sinus problem, the sinus passage seems to be blocked, but i can breathe freely through my mouth, without any strain, so tis clear to u that its not asthama, nor any bronchial problem.

my age is now 13. please tell me how to treat this allergy. dont tell me to avoid the allergen, because jamshedpur is extremely polluted. any medicine which may be available in india? any herbal treatment?

A: Only by allergy testing would you be able to determine if your allergic to dust mite. Your symptoms seemingly is that of allergic rhinitis. Medications for these include antihistamine, steroidal nasal spray and if feasible immunotherapy.
The best way for you to do is consult an allergist,self medication would not give you full control of your condition. By consulting an allergist, you will learn more about your condition and how you can improve or treat it appropriately.