Asthma Treatment
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Q: Do Allergy shots count as treatment for asthma?
Do allergy shots count as treatment for asthma? I have not been directly treated for asthma since I was about 8 or 9, but still take allergy shots and will be for about another year (’till I’m 15) Is that a DQ? Also, how hard is it to get a waiver for asthma treatment under the age of 13? Do I need to take a Pulmonary test? What doctor do I go to get it from? Thanks, I want to go into the Army Reserve to be an ITS if that helps.
A: By the time your 17 the way it sounds from what you said then you might not have to take the allergy shots and at 17 is usually when you can join but most join at 18. I think you should be good thou because most people get away with it when they ask if anything is physically or mentally wrong with you. I know a couple people that grew out of asthma and still has asthma that are in the army. They just didn’t tell their recruiter or any of em that they had it. Hope this helps you out some what.
Q: Who knows a good home asthma treatment?
For those of you who don’t have severe enough asthma to warrant using a prescription, do you know any good home treatments? I’m basically looking into what foods help and what to avoid. For me, dairy foods tend to trigger it but I can’t find any natural treatment that’s a good natural bronkodilator.
A: Surprisingly, caffeine is an excellent bronchiodialator for many people. Your results may vary, but when I was a kid I accidentally discovered that Coca-Cola really helped me breathe when I was in a bind.
I’d be careful when it comes to finding “natural” treatments, though. Just because something is natural doesn’t mean it’s good for you (for example, cyanide is natural and so are poisonous mushrooms and berries) or that it won’t have negative side effects. As helpful as some of the natural cures are, many of them require further study to fully understand.
I’m a strong endorser of caffeine, although I know that different asthmatics have varying experiences with it (just as we all differ on what medicines work or what our triggers are). I’d say that you should still ask your doctor for a medicine like albuterol. You might not need anything stronger if you have mild asthma, but it’s still the best thing out there. The closest natural alternative to the albuterol family is actually less safe.
One more note on dairy. This REALLY varies from person to person. I don’t have any problem with dairy and it’s never done anything negative or positive with my asthma. With my doctor’s help, I’ve monitored my diet and tried all sorts of things. But I know that dairy makes symptoms worse for other people. If you want to find out how your diet affects your symptoms, try using a “peak flow meter.” You can find one at your pharmacy or online. It measures your lung capacity. Keep a journal of what you eat, the weather, and anything else that might be a trigger. It takes some detective work, because every single asthmatic is different, but it’s worth it to find out if some foods help and others hurt.
Q: Corticosteroids and Human Growth Hormone, are they paired for treatment of asthma?
I am considering running a study on the effects of this combination, because from what I am guessing they might complement each other nicely in the treatment of asthma. I want to know if any studies have been done to determine the effects of their combined application to asthma, not just whether corticosteroids affect HGH levels. Thanks in advance, everyone who takes this seriously!
A: the only thing i can say to this is what i seen in my ex – wife when she was going to an alergest for asthema when she stopped going do to money problems she gained a lot of weight and it never came off now she has other health problems related to it
Q: How effective are asthma treatment plans?
What can they ensure and what can’t they ensure?
Statistics would be very helpful.
A: I presume you are talking about the treatment plan your Dr. has put together. No matter how good your treatment plan, if you don’t follow it, it won’t do you any good. My suggestion is to find out everything about asthma and the disease. Then find out what your triggers are and attempt to control them. Learn to know the signs of your asthma starting to get out of control. My treatment plan consists of taking Pulmacort twice a day for the rest of my life. But, with some work, I have managed to get my asthma under control and use that drug only as needed. Only you can manage your asthma well. Your Dr. can help formulate a good plan but you will need to use it.
Hope this helps!
Q: Which is the most best treatment for Asthma in the world?
Which medical field is best for the treatment of Asthma?
A: go here for the cure;
http://www.doctoryourself.com/asthma.html
Q: What are some good treatment options for asthma?
I’m 90% sure I have asthma, though I haven’t been to the doctor to confirm it yet (I have an appointment for later this week). I hate taking medicine of any kind, for any reason. I don’t take pills when I have a headache, and I don’t usually take antibiotics when I’m sick either, I like to let things work themselves out. (I’m not asking for a lecture on that subject, so don’t even bother.)
I’m sure I could discuss this with my doctor, but I’m thinking she’ll probably push some sort of generic medication, as doctors typically do, so that’s why I’m asking here. Other than pills, what are some good treatment options for asthma?
Oh, I forgot to mention that a friend of mine suggested that placing eucalyptus in my room might help a bit. Does anyone know if that’s true or not?
A: Asthma won’t just ‘work itself out’. I’ve had times where I was not being medicated well enough for my asthma and I’m certain that I was having a severe asthma attack for about a week. I honestly thought that I was going to drop over on the steps one day. Asthma kills hundreds of people every year, so it’s in all asthma sufferer’s best interest to stay on top of it.
If you are able to wait for a doctor appointment, then there is a possibility that your asthma isn’t so bad. The ‘generic medication’ for asthma is the ubiquitous Albuterol inhaler. For someone with mild intermittent asthma, that might be all they need. Carrying an inhaler to rescue yourself and giving yourself a treatment maybe 4 or 5 times a month is minor, considering the scope of terrible, irreversible, and potentially fatal things that asthma can do. It you need long-acting controller medication, as would be prescribed for more frequent symptoms, it really is a good idea to take it.
The best non-medicinal solution for asthma is to learn what your triggers are and avoid them. For me, diesel exhaust, ozone, smog, extreme amounts of dust, stress, and higher temperatures/humidity make my asthma troublesome. Some can be avoided, some are inevitable, and others can be avoided but accidental exposure happens. There are all sorts of asthma triggers. Finding what yours are is the best way to avoid asthma attacks.
There is a standardized asthma treatment algorhythm called GINA. It helps medical professionals determine the severity of asthma and recommends specific treatments. Your doctor will be drawing from it, not pushing any certain medication upon you. The health community has made great advances in asthma control in the last two decades. According to a Pulmonologist I worked with, asthma as the main cause for hospital admission is now rare, where it was fairly common before Advair came out. When people with asthma accept their disease state, follow their doctor’s orders, and take care of themselves, they should be able to live long and productive lives with asthma.
If you decide that standard asthma treatments are not for you, you may miss school/work because of your symptoms, be unable to sleep due to having an uncontrollable cough at night, have reduced tolerance to physical activity, cough sputum out of your lungs when they are agitated, and you may also have ‘the big one’ that kills you. There is also the possibility that not taking medication when an asthma attack starts can lead to hospitalization. Do you think the people in the ER care about you not wanting pills, if you show-up blue, clamped-down, and barely breathing? The possible severe health problems are incredibly more devastating than you having to carry an inhaler, take a pill, or having to take medication twice a day.
Q: i want to know more free special information about treatment treatment of asthma?
im a doctor of medicine.i want to get more free special information about treatment of asthma specially treatment of severe asthma.i didnt find these informations in your sites.
A: As a doctor of medicine, I am surprised that you aren’t going to MEDLINE rather than the internet for information.
Q: What treatment is used for a hild who has asthma and a running nose possibly Rinitis?
My child takes inhaler Pulmicort daily but she has a running nose, looks like water, it is more accentuated in the morning then during the day it calms down, she sleeps in a fresh airy and clean room may this be house dust mite or Rinitis? is anyone having treatment for both asthma and rinits and which one? my GP gave me a steroid spray but it does not work.
A: Any asthmatic sprays used by a child by there mouth you should always get the child to rinse there mouth out thoroughly after use to clear the throat getting irritated by the sprays.
Runny nose in the morning could mean your child is suffering from an allergies or change in room temperature through out the early mornings.
Stop the steroid spray as this could cause long term effects on your child.
Steroid sprays can harm the lining of the nasal passage and irritate the lining.
Home Treatments you might like to try:
Try Vick’s on the child’s nostrils just abit an put camphor block in her/his pillow.
Eucalyptus oil a few drops around the pillow and on there throat can assist with breathing.
Get the carpets professional cleaned for dust mights and put a moisturiser bucket in the room to collect dampness these can be brought at supermarkets in the laundry isle.”NOT SURE ON THE PROPER NAME,sorry”
Go to your herbalist shop/health food store and ask them if there is anything you can try to replace the steroid spray?
Wash your child’s lining in Soap Flakes and dust mite solution for prevention like once a week.
Wont hurt your child in any way.
best of luck.
Would help if we new the age of the child?
As all children act differently depending on age.
Mother of Asthmatic child and family for 21 years.
Q: Would treatment for asthma (steroids) show up on a drug test for sport competitions?
I will be going to the doctor soon, where I will almost definitely get medicine for asthma. If I’m not mistaken, the treatment for asthma is steroids. However, I’m getting the treatment, so I can effectively train for kickboxing better. My question is: if I use the medicine and then take a drug test before a fight, will that disqualify me?
I know I could ask my doctor next week. I’m just impatient.
A: No.
Steroid are a whole class of drugs. Cholesterol is a steroid. Birth control pills are steroids.
Asthma uses glucocorticoids. Athlete use anabolic steroids. They are completely different. Glucocorticoid actually makes you WASTE not build up muscles. However, doses use in asthma usually does not cause significant adverse effects is used properly.
Q: asthma treatment best homeopathy doctor required in chennai?
hi friends,my sister having asthmatic problem for 14 yrs from the age of 12.My question is whether this homeopathic treatment apt for her,if so how long it takes(i mean the treatment) because we want to do marriage for her within 6 months.plz do reply,very serious!!!!!
Note:Also required best homeopathy doctor address in chennai.
A: Here are a few addresses of Homeopaths that I have been able to find on the net, sorry not being an Indian citizen cant help you with who is good who is not 
) Check them out by reputition. I searcehed for Homeopaths on this site :- http://www.hpathy.com/dirhomeopath/
Alagappan, Sundara
W12, 5th Main Rd, Annanagar
Chennai, TamilNadu, IN, 600040
Phone: 9443276996, , Fax:
Email: hidden, Website:
Arthanari, Venkattaraman
#48, Arasappa Street
Chennai, Tamilnadu, IN, 600007
Phone: , , Fax:
Email: hidden, Website: http://www.relief.friendpages.com
Das (Dutta), Anamika
F-2, Sangath Apartments, 2nd Main Road, MGR Nagar, Velachery
Chennai, Tamilnadu, IN, 600042
Phone: 55376976, , Fax:
Email: hidden, Website:
Dave, Nritiya
Shree Sai Homoepathic Clinic & Pharmacy No.5, Gengu Reddy Road, Opp. Hotel Blue Diamond, Off P.H. Road
Chennai, Tamilnadu, IN, 600 008
Phone: 9841497377, , Fax:
Email: hidden, Website:
G, Poornnima
Flat No:5, Nandanam Plot No: 1385, Srivari Royale Poompuhar Nagar 19th Street, Kolathur
Chennai, TamilNadu, IN, 60009
Phone: 25508865, 9444454320, Fax:
Email: hidden, Website:
Ganesh, Lakshmanan
Dr. Hahnemann Homoeo Clinic No. 10, Corporation Building, 2nd Aveue, 15th street, Ashok Nagar, Opp To R3 Police Station
Chennai, Tamilnadu, IN, 600083
Phone: 9894999243, , Fax:
Email: hidden, Website:
Gnanasambandam, R
6,Lloyds IInd Lane Royapettah
Chennai, , IN, 600014
Phone: 28113300, 28115500, Fax:
Email: hidden, Website: http://www.homeomiracles.com
Irfan, Mohammed
No.5-A, Mosque Lane First Street, Saidapet
Chennai, Tamilnadu, IN, 600015
Phone: 9941631250, , Fax:
Email: hidden, Website:
Jeberson, Usha
3/370, Vaigai Street, Ganga Nagar, Madipakkam
Chennai, Tamilnadu, IN, 600 091
Phone: 9444183956, 9841194636, Fax:
Email: hidden, Website:
Jo, Mathews
Anns Homoeo Clinic, 170, R K Mutt Road, Mandaveli
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, IN, 600090
Phone: 24935925, 24903487, Fax:
Email: hidden, Website:
Joseph, Barnabas
73 Mahalakshmi Nagar, Selaiyur
Chennai, Tamilnadu, IN, 600073
Phone: 044-22270657, 9444313770, Fax:
Email: hidden, Website:
Karnam Srinivasan, Rekha
Raj Homoeo Clinic, New No.145 Kutchery road, Mylapore
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, IN, 600004
Phone: 044 24935283, 99400311632, Fax:
Email: hidden, Website:
Khan, Amaan
128, Dr.Besant Road, Royapettah
Chennai, Tamilnadu, IN, 600014
Phone: 044 28486818, 098403 49419, Fax:
Email: hidden, Website: www.homoeopatic.com
Kumar, Senthil
Sri Chakra Flats, 54-D F-3 Vijayanagar 3rd Main Road, Velacherry
Chennai, Tamilnadu, IN, 600000
Phone: 09443054168, 09786901830, Fax:
Email: hidden, Website: http://consulturdr.blogspot.com/
M, Saraswathi
L 10/3 East Avenue Korattur
Chennai, Tamilnadu, IN, 600080
Phone: 044-26245878, , Fax:
Email: hidden, Website:
Mathew, Sujatha
Plot-4, V Avenue, Marudhupandy Street, Chitlapakkam
Chennai, Tamilnadu, IN, 600064
Phone: 9841050935, 9444755350, Fax:
Email: hidden, Website:
Mayam veetil, Harshad
New No:47, Madras batta street, Villivakkam
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, IN, 600049
Phone: 00919841746343, 00914426212231, Fax:
Email: hidden, Website:
Moorthy, Sathiya
34/7 KK Road, Valmiki Nagar, Thiruvanmiyur
Chennai, Tamilnadu, IN, 600041
Phone: 9444126298, 0440243354464, Fax:
Email: hidden, Website:
Natarajan, Viswanathan
35, Chari Street, North Usman Road
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, IN, 600017
Phone: 044-42125712, cell 9381917475, Fax:
Email: hidden, Website:
R, Madan
23, Govindan Road, West Mambalam
Chennai, Tamilnadu, IN, 600 033
Phone: 044-23719045, 09840623322, Fax:
Email: hidden, Website:
R, Vimala
A3,Ansary Flats, 1st Floor, 39 Madley Road, Near T. Nagar Bus Terminus, T.Nagar
Chennai, Tamilnadu, IN, 600017
Phone: , , Fax:
Email: hidden, Website:
Srinivasan, Rekha Karnam
Raj Homoeo Clinic, No.145 Kutchery road, Mylapore
Chennai, Tamilnadu, IN, 600004
Phone: 044 24935283, , Fax:
Email: hidden, Website:
Sundar, PT
E-4, Golden Jubilee Apts, KK nagar
Chennai, Tamilnadu, IN,
Phone: 9841400818, 044-24748290, Fax:
Email: hidden, Website:
Swamy, K.V.
113, Usman Road, T. Nagar
Chennai, Tamilnadu, IN, 600 017
Phone: 2434 0552, 2377 5233, Fax:
Email: hidden, Website:
Vijaykumar, Tenkayalu
50/12 Makaliamman Kovil Street Ernavoor
Chennai, Tamilnadu, IN, 600057
Phone: 04425726320, , Fax:
Email: hidden, Website:
Take care and God Bless
Q: what is the best treatment for asthma other than inhalers?
i have had asthma for many years and now take only inhalers,i use 3 inhalers a month,which odviously is too many.i do not want to take steroids because of the side effects.i would appreciate ant suggestions on other meds that have helped.desperately seeking suggestions.thanks so much.
A: Advair. Singulair. They can be used separately or together. Of course you must discuss with your Dr. and get an Rx for both of them.
Q: Turn Powder Into An Aerosol For Asthma Treatment?
Hi,
I want to turn an anti-inflammatory powder into a breathable aerosol for asthma treatment.
Could Ultrasounds achieve this ? Would there be any other method to turn powder into a breathable aerosol ?
Thanks.
A: They already have products on the market that are inhalable anti-inflamatory powders for the purposes that you describe.
One product is marketed as “Advair” diskus, and includes a fine powdered form of fluticasone proprionate which is a steroid that is inhaled directly from a disc shaped dispenser.
The aerosol effect is produced by the shape of the disc and the air that is inhaled is the only driver as it entrains the powder as it passes over it.
They also have a inhalable powdered form of triotropium bromide for use by people with C.O.P.D. that requires that only one capsule of powder be inhaled every 24 hours. The driving principle is the same. It is simply entrainment of the powder by the inhaled air. Very simple.
Try a web search for each of these products and you will find a downloadable PDF file for each of them that describes them in more detail.
Since all inhalers with CFC driven aerosols are being banned after 2008, they are coming out with many new products.
Q: Is there an “old school” home remedy, vitamin or treatment to prevent asthma in an aging cat?
I have a 14-year-old cat who has started to show signs of asthma. She needs to lose weight (too many carbs in dry food, I want better pet nutrition labeling) so the vet recommend that avoid using steroids unless it becomes necessary. Money is tight, so short of homeopathic and other pharmaceuticals I might find on the Internet, I’m wondering if there are alternative approaches, tactics or remedies.
A: Get some unprocessed sea salt and add a little to her water. Use 1/8 tsp per each 16 oz of water (you’ll need to figure the appropriate dosage according to how much water you give her).
Water and salt keeps the airways open. This is actually meant for people’s use, but it works for pets, too.
Q: Asthma treatment guidelines homes?
where I can get asthma treatment guidelines information? I was referring to my son who has asthma. I wanted to know what actually was happening to him and how to treatment.
A: Because of the spectrum of severity within asthma, some people with asthma only rarely experience symptoms, usually in response to triggers, where as other more severe cases may have marked airflow obstruction at all times.
Asthma exists in two states: the steady-state of chronic asthma, and the acute state of an acute asthma exacerbation. The symptoms are different depending on what state the patient is in.
Common symptoms of asthma in a steady-state include: nighttime coughing, shortness of breath with exertion but no dyspnea at rest, a chronic ‘throat-clearing’ type cough, and complaints of a tight feeling in the chest. Severity often correlates to an increase in symptoms. Symptoms can worsen gradually and rather insidiously, up to the point of an acute exacerbation of asthma. It is a common misconception that all people with asthma wheeze—some never wheeze, and their disease may be confused with another Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis.
An acute exacerbation of asthma is commonly referred to as an asthma attack. The cardinal symptoms of an attack are shortness of breath (dyspnea), wheezing and chest tightness.[7] Although the former is “often regarded as the sine qua non of asthma.[8] some patients present primarily with coughing, and in the late stages of an attack, air motion may be so impaired that no wheezing may be heard.[9].When present the cough may sometimes produce clear sputum. The onset may be sudden, with a sense of constriction in the chest, breathing becomes difficult, and wheezing occurs (primarily upon expiration, but can be in both respiratory phases). It is important to note inspiratory stridor without expiratory wheeze however, as an upper airway obstruction may manifest with symptoms similar to an acute exacerbation of asthma, with stridor instead of wheezing, and will remain unresponsive to bronchodilators
Asthma is an airway disease that can be classified physiologically as a variable and partially reversible obstruction to air flow, and pathologically with overdeveloped mucus glands, airway thickening due to scarring and inflammation, and bronchoconstriction, the narrowing of the airways in the lungs due to the tightening of surrounding smooth muscle. Bronchial inflammation also causes narrowing due to edema and swelling caused by an immune response to allergens.
[edit] Bronchoconstriction
Inflamed airways and bronchoconstriction in asthma. Airways narrowed as a result of the inflammatory response cause wheezing.During an asthma episode, inflamed airways react to environmental triggers such as smoke, dust, or pollen. The airways narrow and produce excess mucus, making it difficult to breathe. In essence, asthma is the result of an immune response in the bronchial airways.[68]
The airways of asthma patients are “hypersensitive” to certain triggers, also known as stimuli (see below). (It is usually classified as type I hypersensitivity.)[69][70] In response to exposure to these triggers, the bronchi (large airways) contract into spasm (an “asthma attack”). Inflammation soon follows, leading to a further narrowing of the airways and excessive mucus production, which leads to coughing and other breathing difficulties. Bronchospasm may resolve spontaneously in 1–2 hours, or in about 50% of subjects, may become part of a ‘late’ response, where this initial insult is followed 3–12 hours later with further bronchoconstriction and inflammation.[71]
The normal caliber of the bronchus is maintained by a balanced functioning of these systems, which both operate reflexively. The parasympathetic reflex loop consists of afferent nerve endings which originate under the inner lining of the bronchus. Whenever these afferent nerve endings are stimulated (for example, by dust, cold air or fumes) impulses travel to the brain-stem vagal center, then down the vagal efferent pathway to again reach the bronchial small airways. Acetylcholine is released from the efferent nerve endings. This acetylcholine results in the excessive formation of inositol 1,4,5-trisphosphate (IP3) in bronchial smooth muscle cells which leads to muscle shortening and this initiates bronchoconstriction.
[edit] Bronchial inflammation
The mechanisms behind allergic asthma—i.e., asthma resulting from an immune response to inhaled allergens—are the best understood of the causal factors. In both people with asthma and people who are free of the disease, inhaled allergens that find their way to the inner airways are ingested by a type of cell known as antigen-presenting cells, or APCs. APCs then “present” pieces of the allergen to other immune system cells. In most people, these other immune cells (TH0 cells) “check” and usually ignore the allergen molecules. In asthma patients, however, these cells transform into a different type of cell (TH2), for reasons that are not well understood.
The resultant TH2 cells activate an important arm of the immune system
Q: What is the best know treatment for asthma, Prevention and etc.?
I have COPD along with Asthma and needless to say, I don’t have much going for me–it controls me!!!! If anyone out there has any positive suggestions, I would be willing to try them.Thanks
A: I’m on the same road as you , I know if you stop smoking ,
It helps a lot.There is no cure but , If you use the inhalers and
the meds that are giving to you ,you should feel better .
Most people who have COPD smoked for years. I smoked for
45 years. The damage is done.But you live pretty good if you do what the Doctor tells you.
So far I don’t need oxygen
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