Is it possible to have asthma and not have asthma attacks?
I think I might have a minor case of asthma because my chest hurts badly when I run and for the rest of that day. I’ve never had an asthma attack, so is it at all possible to have asthma?
I have an appointment to see a doctor but I wanted to know if anyone knew beforehand.
Yes, it is. Symptoms are
* Tightness in the chest
* Characteristic ‘wheezing’ sound, especially when exhaling
* Shortness of breath
* Persistent cough, especially at night
* May have increased pulse, anxiety or fear
Asthma has typically been divided into two major categories: extrinsic and intrinsic. Extrinsic, or atopic, asthma is generally considered an allergic condition, with a characteristic increase in levels of serum IgE-the allergic antibody. Intrinsic asthma is associated with a bronchial reaction that is due not to allergy, but rather to such factors as toxic chemicals, cold air, exercise, infection, and emotional upset. Both extrinsic and intrinsic factors trigger the release of chemicals like histamine that mediate (produce or control) inflammation from mast cells-specialized white blood cells that reside in various body tissues, including the lining of the respiratory passages. The rate of asthma in the United States is rising rapidly, especially among children. Reasons often given to explain the rise in asthma include: increased stress on the immune system due to greater chemical pollution in the air, water, and food; earlier weaning and earlier introduction of solid foods to infants; food additives; and genetic manipulation of plants, resulting in food components with greater allergenic tendencies.
There are four important dietary therapies in asthma: elimination of food allergies, following a vegetarian diet, and elimination of food additives. If you’d like to read more, go here:
http://www.doctormurray.com/conditions/Asthma.asp
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May 24th, 2010 at 2:27 pm
Yes it is possible. i have activity induced asthma, meaning when I run or get sick, it hurts worse than other peoples. I have only had like 2 asthma attacks ever!
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May 24th, 2010 at 2:46 pm
Yes
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May 24th, 2010 at 3:03 pm
I also have excercise induced asthma, and have found that it is still good to have asthma meds around for emergencies, you should speak to you Dr.
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May 24th, 2010 at 3:23 pm
Yes, I had asthma attacks as a youth. I was so young, I can’t remember them. I "grew" back into them in the Army. You may have "exercise-induced" asthma. I don’t wheeze, but I do cough ever since I have been on Advair.
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May 24th, 2010 at 3:37 pm
Yes
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May 24th, 2010 at 4:12 pm
I have asthma and can count on 1 hand how many attacks i’ve had. So yes, you can.
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May 24th, 2010 at 4:29 pm
Yes, it is. Symptoms are
* Tightness in the chest
* Characteristic ‘wheezing’ sound, especially when exhaling
* Shortness of breath
* Persistent cough, especially at night
* May have increased pulse, anxiety or fear
Asthma has typically been divided into two major categories: extrinsic and intrinsic. Extrinsic, or atopic, asthma is generally considered an allergic condition, with a characteristic increase in levels of serum IgE-the allergic antibody. Intrinsic asthma is associated with a bronchial reaction that is due not to allergy, but rather to such factors as toxic chemicals, cold air, exercise, infection, and emotional upset. Both extrinsic and intrinsic factors trigger the release of chemicals like histamine that mediate (produce or control) inflammation from mast cells-specialized white blood cells that reside in various body tissues, including the lining of the respiratory passages. The rate of asthma in the United States is rising rapidly, especially among children. Reasons often given to explain the rise in asthma include: increased stress on the immune system due to greater chemical pollution in the air, water, and food; earlier weaning and earlier introduction of solid foods to infants; food additives; and genetic manipulation of plants, resulting in food components with greater allergenic tendencies.
There are four important dietary therapies in asthma: elimination of food allergies, following a vegetarian diet, and elimination of food additives. If you’d like to read more, go here:
http://www.doctormurray.com/conditions/Asthma.asp
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May 24th, 2010 at 5:14 pm
yes cause i have asma and its not very bad i dont use my inhauler unless i really cnt breath cause i dont want 2 get use to it all the time!! thank godmy doctor tells me to use it but i dont think i really need it and havent got an asma atact ,
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