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<s>[INST] If I have high blood pressure, should I talk with my doctor if I am thinking about getting pregnant ? [/INST] It is important to talk to your doctor if you have high blood pressure and are planning a pregnancy. This is because high blood pressure can create problems during pregnancy for both mother and baby. ... |
<s>[INST] Will blood pressure medication make me feel funny or sick ? [/INST] These days drugs are safe and generally free of major side effects, but no drug is completely free of side effects in all patients. As blood pressure drugs work by reducing blood pressure, sometimes too great a fall in blood pressure can caus... |
<s>[INST] I'm fit and healthy, so why do I have high blood pressure? [/INST] For many people, there is no single specific cause of their high blood pressure. Your genes can play a role: you’re more likely to develop high blood pressure if you’re from an African-Caribbean or South-Asian background or people in your fami... |
<s>[INST] Can high blood pressure be cured? [/INST] Lifestyle changes such as eating less salt and more fruit and veg, exercising more, losing weight and stopping smoking might be all you need to lower your blood pressure to a healthy level. Sometimes tablets are needed and these are usually very effective. By lowering... |
<s>[INST] Can high blood pressure kill me? [/INST] High blood pressure is the third biggest cause of disease in the UK. It can lead to stroke, dementia, heart attacks and heart failure, all of which can be life-threatening and cause disability. That’s why it’s so important for everyone to know their blood pressure numb... |
<s>[INST] Do I need to get my cholesterol checked too? [/INST] High blood pressure can lead to heart disease and stroke. A raised blood cholesterol level can also lead to heart disease and stroke. If you have both at the same time, the risks are higher.If you are diagnosed with high blood pressure you might also have a... |
<s>[INST] Can high blood pressure give you headaches? [/INST] It is unusual to have symptoms from high blood pressure, most people have no symptoms which is why the only way to know if you have high blood pressure is to get a blood pressure check. Some people do say that they can tell when their blood pressure is raise... |
<s>[INST] What time should I take my blood pressure? [/INST] When you first start using a home monitor, measure your blood pressure in the morning and evening every day for a week. This will give you a representative picture of your blood pressure during your normal daily life, as blood pressure can vary throughout th... |
<s>[INST] Is a wrist monitor OK to use? [/INST] An upper arm monitor will give you a more accurate reading. All of the studies on blood pressure have been done with measurements from the upper arm rather than the wrist. Wrist monitors involve an extra step because they use a special chip to adjust the reading, as blood... |
<s>[INST] What is Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring (ABPM)? [/INST] If your GP or nurse thinks you have high blood pressure you may be offered 24-hour home ambulatory blood pressure monitoring. This is where you’re given a small monitor to wear around your waist for 24 hours. It will measure and record your blood pr... |
<s>[INST] Can I fly if I have high blood pressure? [/INST] It is generally safe for you to fly if you have high blood pressure which is well controlled. If your blood pressure is unstable or very high, talk to your doctor before you make any travel plans.It makes good sense to see your doctor before you travel and have... |
<s>[INST] Can having sex be dangerous if you have high blood pressure? [/INST] Sex does raise your blood pressure, but only temporarily and only by a small amount. There are very few reports of people having a stroke or a heart attack during sex, but this is rare - your blood pressure doesn’t rise very much during sex.... |
<s>[INST] Does drinking too much coffee raise your blood pressure? [/INST] Drinking coffee only has a small effect on blood pressure so cutting down or stopping will not lower it. Other parts of your diet, such as the amount of salt or fruit and vegetables you eat are much more important Source: Blood Pressure UK. Lin... |
<s>[INST] Can I take nasal decongestants if I have high blood pressure? [/INST] Nasal decongestants can cause a rise in blood pressure when taken in high doses, but this shouldn’t happen with normal doses. Using them excessively can cause problems, especially with the sprays, so see the packet for the doses recommended... |
<s>[INST] Does stress cause high blood pressure? [/INST] The answer lies in the difference between the short-term effects of stress and the long-term effects.Being stressed causes your blood pressure to rise temporarily. When you feel stressed, your body releases the hormone adrenaline, raising your heart rate and your... |
<s>[INST] Why is cold weather bad for people with high blood pressure? [/INST] It is true that more people have heart attacks or strokes in the winter than in the summer. Cold temperatures make your blood vessels constrict, which helps to conserve heat and maintain body temperature. It also means that there is less roo... |
<s>[INST] Why are different people given different medicines? [/INST] People respond differently to blood pressure medicines. A number of things can affect how you respond to each medicine, including your ethnic background, age and how much salt you eat. It can take some trial and error to find the medicine or combinat... |
<s>[INST] Why does eating less salt help medicines to work? [/INST] Eating less salt can help ACE inhibitors and angiotensin receptor blocker (ARBs) to work better. These medicines block a hormonal system called the renin-angiotensin system which is important in blood pressure control, and blocking it helps to lower bl... |
<s>[INST] Can I ever come off tablets once I start taking them? [/INST] For most people, the answer to this is no. Once you find out you have high blood pressure and need tablets, it is likely that you will have to take the tablets for the rest of your life. If you make lifestyle changes such as exercising more and eat... |
<s>[INST] Should I be taking aspirin as well? [/INST] If you have high blood pressure, your doctor might recommend that you take aspirin if you are at a higher risk of heart attacks or strokes, for example, if you have had an ischaemic stroke caused by a blood clot or heart attack in the past. This is because aspirin t... |
<s>[INST] Does it matter what time of day I take my medicines? [/INST] It's best to take your medication at the same time every day so that it becomes part of your routine and could help you remember to take them. It doesn’t really matter whether you take them in the morning or the evening, it’s whatever suits you best... |
<s>[INST] My medication isn’t working – what can I do? [/INST] If you are taking just one tablet and it isn’t working well or is causing you side effects, your GP may switch you to another tablet. If it is working and isn’t causing problems, but your blood pressure is not at the target level, then your GP might add a s... |
<s>[INST] Should I spread out taking my pills across the day? [/INST] Most blood pressure lowering drugs are long-acting, meaning you can take them just once a day. If you are taking more than one type, there is no evidence that it helps to take them at different times, so take them at the time or times that suits you ... |
<s>[INST] How much activity is needed to lower my blood pressure? [/INST] To lower your blood pressure, aim to do at least 30 minutes of moderate activity five times a week. Moderate activity is activity that gets you slightly warm and out of breath, but you should still be able to have a conversation – brisk walking, ... |
<s>[INST] WHAT IS BLOOD PRESSURE? [/INST] Blood pressure is the measurement of the pressure or force of blood on the arteries. Source: The Heart Foundation . Link: https://theheartfoundation.org/2019/07/24/blood-pressure-faqs/. Field: Cardiovascular. Disease: Hypertension </s> |
<s>[INST] HOW DO I KNOW WHAT MY BLOOD PRESSURE IS? [/INST] Blood pressure is measured with two factors: systolic (when the heart contracts) and diastolic (when the heart is filling). When your doctor tells you your blood pressure, they will say “number over number”. The first number is systolic, the second is diastol... |
<s>[INST] HOW DO I KNOW IF MY BLOOD PRESSURE IS TOO HIGH? [/INST] This is a tough question. Many factors go into determining whether or not a person’s blood pressure level is considered to be safe. Age, family health history, race, and even gender. These risk factors are out of our control and are taken into account w... |
<s>[INST] What is a normal blood pressure reading? [/INST] There are two different numbers for blood pressure. The top or first number is systolic and the bottom or second number is diastolic. A normal systolic number is under 120, and a normal diastolic number is under 80. Your blood pressure is considered high when i... |
<s>[INST] What are the symptoms of high blood pressure? [/INST] One of the risks of hypertension is that you can have high blood pressure without experiencing any symptoms. However, once your blood pressure has been high for a while, you might develop a number of symptoms. These include fatigue, headaches, blood in you... |
<s>[INST] How do you treat high blood pressure? [/INST] High blood pressure may be treated with lifestyle changes, medication or a combination of the two. At Low T Center, we’ll determine the best course of treatment for you based on your blood pressure, your overall health and other factors. We’ll make lifestyle recom... |
<s>[INST] What are the risks of hypertension? [/INST] If you have high blood pressure, you are at a higher risk for a heart attack or stroke. However, there are a number of other dangers of high blood pressure if it goes undiagnosed. Damage to blood vessels can affect other organs in the body. For example, your kidneys... |
<s>[INST] What lifestyle changes should I make to lower my risk of high blood pressure? [/INST] Anyone can develop high blood pressure, but you may be less likely to get hypertension if you are active. A habit of regular exercise and keeping your weight within a healthy range can reduce the likelihood that you will get... |
<s>[INST] How common is high blood pressure? [/INST] High blood pressure is very common, and in particular, it is not unusual for people to develop high blood pressure as they get older. Around 75 million adults in the United States have high blood pressure. This is roughly one-third of all adults. Source: LowTCenter. ... |
<s>[INST] What is asthma? [/INST] Asthma is a disease of the airways in the lungs. Its symptoms are caused by inflammation, which makes the airways red, swollen, narrower and extra-sensitive to irritants. This leads to recurrent attacks of wheezing, breathlessness, chest tightness and coughing. Mild attacks can settle ... |
<s>[INST] How does inflammation of the airways affect my asthma? [/INST] Inflammation of the airways causes asthma symptoms (wheezing, breathlessness, chest tightness and coughing) by restricting or limiting the airflow to and from the lungs. It does this by causing: swelling of the airways, which makes them narrower,t... |
<s>[INST] What is inflammation in the airways? [/INST] Inflammation is a reaction to infections and other triggers in the lining of the airways and the underlying tissue. The inflammation makes the airways become red, swollen, narrower and extra-sensitive. Source: Ginasthma. Link: https://ginasthma.org/about-us/faqs/. ... |
<s>[INST] Who gets asthma? [/INST] Asthma tends to run in families, which means that you are more likely to develop asthma if someone in your family already has it. Children with eczema or food allergy are more likely than other children to develop asthma.Allergy to pollen, house dust mites or pets also increases your ... |
<s>[INST] At what age does asthma start? [/INST] Asthma can start at any age, although about half of all people with asthma have had their first symptoms by the age of 10, and many children with asthma have had their first asthma attack before the age of 6. Source: Ginasthma. Link: https://ginasthma.org/about-us/faqs/.... |
<s>[INST] What causes asthma? [/INST] The causes of asthma are not fully understood. Asthma is probably usually caused by a mixture of hereditary factors (those you are born with) and environmental factors, but how these factors work together is still largely unknown.Allergens from house dust mites and pets are the mos... |
<s>[INST] Is asthma a chronic disease? [/INST] Yes. Asthma is a chronic (long-term) disease that causes inflammation and narrowing of the airways. Some degree of inflammation is usually present, even at times when you are unaware of any symptoms.If your asthma is untreated, you will have repeated attacks of asthma symp... |
<s>[INST] Is there a risk that my asthma will get worse with age? [/INST] Yes, that risk cannot be disregarded. Poorly treated asthma gets worse with age, and the lungs of people with untreated asthma function less well than those of non-asthmatic individuals. Modern asthma treatments have not been available for long e... |
<s>[INST] Is it worse getting asthma when you are old? [/INST] Not necessarily, but asthma is often more severe if it starts at an older age. In addition, an older person with heart disease or other medical problems may have more difficulty in dealing with an asthma attack than a younger person.What is called asthma in... |
<s>[INST] What causes asthma? [/INST] The causes of asthma are not fully understood. Its symptoms are caused by inflammation, which makes the airways red, swollen, narrower and extra-sensitive to irritants. Asthma is probably usually caused by a mixture of hereditary factors (those you are born with) and environmental ... |
<s>[INST] What causes asthma symptoms or an asthma attack? [/INST] Some causes of symptoms (triggers) are common to all people with asthma, and some are more individual, especially allergens. There are very big differences between people in how easily and how severely they react. The severity of the symptoms or an atta... |
<s>[INST] Can weather changes trigger asthma? [/INST] Yes, sudden weather changes (e.g. cold winds, humidity and storms) can trigger asthma in some people. Some of these sudden changes can cause the release of allergens, such as pollen, that can make asthma worse in people whose asthma is allergy-related. Cold air can ... |
<s>[INST] Can infections trigger asthma? [/INST] Yes, viral respiratory infections, such as colds or flu, can trigger asthma symptoms, particularly in children. Try to avoid contact with people if you know they have a respiratory infection. Source: Ginasthma. Link: https://ginasthma.org/about-us/faqs/. Field: Lung Dise... |
<s>[INST] Can an allergic reaction trigger asthma? [/INST] Yes. Once you are sensitised or allergic, both indoor and outdoor allergens can cause asthma symptoms and attacks, as well as other allergic symptoms such as sneezing or a runny nose. It is therefore important to consider whether your asthma is caused or worsen... |
<s>[INST] Is asthma a psychological (psychosomatic) disease? [/INST] No, asthma is not a psychological condition, it is a long-term (chronic) inflammatory disease that leads to extra-sensitive and easily irritated airways, especially when it is not properly treated.Although asthma is not a psychological condition, emot... |
<s>[INST] Why is it sometimes so hard to know what triggers an asthma attack? [/INST] People with allergic asthma can often easily identify the most common trigger factor(s) for their asthma (e.g. pets or pollen). But many people with untreated or under-treated asthma have an underlying airway inflammation that they ar... |
<s>[INST] Why does my asthma get worse when I am upset or worried about something? [/INST] Not all people with asthma feel worse when they are upset or worried. Those who do may be easily stressed, or may cry or breathe too fast (hyperventilate) easily.Another reason that your asthma gets worse could be that you are no... |
<s>[INST] Why does my asthma get worse when I am upset or worried about something? [/INST] A person with allergic asthma can be exposed to a certain amount of the allergen without reacting. In most cases, the concentration of allergens (except pollen) will be higher indoors than outdoors. You may also be exposed to hig... |
<s>[INST] Can I really get asthma symptoms from a plastic Christmas tree? [/INST] Yes, you could if you had asthma symptoms from real Christmas trees in the past (though this is not a common allergy)! This phenomenon is called a conditioned reflex the same thing that causes your mouth to water when you see a picture of... |
<s>[INST] What does asthma feel like? [/INST] Asthma symptoms typically come and go. You have trouble breathing, your chest feels tight and you can hear wheezing when you breathe or cough. These symptoms often occur during exercise or during the night.An asthma attack is when your symptoms rapidly become more severe, u... |
<s>[INST] What happens during an asthma attack? [/INST] When asthma is not under control, the airways become inflamed. Inflammation of the airways causes asthma symptoms (wheezing, breathlessness, chest tightness and coughing) by restricting or limiting the airflow to and from the lungs.
The airways become red and swo... |
<s>[INST] What causes an asthma attack? [/INST] Some causes and triggers are common to all people with asthma, and some are more individual, especially allergens. There are very big differences between people in how readily and how severely they react to different triggers. The severity of the symptoms can differ in th... |
<s>[INST] What are the signs of a severe and dangerous asthma attack? [/INST] Symptoms that are rapidly becoming more severe and do not get better even after you take your airway opener (bronchodilator) medication
Symptoms that do not improve at all, or rapidly return after you have taken your airway opener medication
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<s>[INST] Can a person die from asthma? [/INST] Unfortunately, deaths still occur in acute, severe asthma. But this is unusual and can be prevented.Most asthma deaths occur in people who have not received enough treatment, perhaps because they did not realize or did not want to admit how serious their asthma was, or be... |
<s>[INST] How do I know if I am having an asthma attack? [/INST] During an asthma attack, you will find it harder to breathe because your airways have become narrower. Your chest feels tight, and you can hear wheezing when you breathe or cough. You may feel as if you are trying to breathe through a straw in your mouth ... |
<s>[INST] Can the peak flow meter tell me if I need to see the doctor? [/INST] If you take peak flow readings regularly or know the reading you get when your asthma is well controlled then, as a general rule, if the reading falls to less than two-thirds of the usual level, it is time to be cautious and to increase the ... |
<s>[INST] Can asthma medication help prevent asthma symptoms? [/INST] Yes. Asthma medications include very effective airway openers. Even more importantly, they include very effective controllers (inhaled steroids), which can prevent most asthma attacks when used regularly. Source: Ginasthma. Link: https://ginasthma.or... |
<s>[INST] Can my asthma be cured? [/INST] No, there is not yet a total cure for asthma.The causes of asthma are not fully understood. Sometimes children with asthma can grow out of their symptoms, or many years of regular treatment with anti-inflammatory asthma medication may make the disease disappear. However, asthma... |
<s>[INST] Is there a risk that my asthma will get worse with age? [/INST] Yes, that risk cannot be disregarded. Poorly treated asthma gets worse with age, and the lungs of people with untreated asthma function less well than those of non-asthmatic individuals. Modern asthma treatments have not been available for long e... |
<s>[INST] Can I outgrow my asthma? [/INST] Whether you can outgrow your asthma depends on how old you were when it started and how severe it was at the time. Around half the children with mild asthma will have no symptoms by the time they reach their mid-teens. Asthma does, however, often recur in adulthood. Children w... |
<s>[INST] Is asthma a life-long disease? [/INST] Asthma is a long-term (chronic) disease, and the tendency to develop asthma symptoms is probably life-long. In some children, symptoms only appear intermittently. Also, some children with mild asthma will have no symptoms by the time they reach their mid-teens. Source: G... |
<s>[INST] Is it worse getting asthma when you are old? [/INST] Not necessarily, but asthma is often more severe if it starts at an older age. In addition, an older person with heart disease or other medical problems may have more difficulty in dealing with an asthma attack than a younger person.What is called asthma in... |
<s>[INST] What are controllers? [/INST] Controllers are medicines that prevent asthma attacks from starting. There are two types of controller medicines anti-inflammatory medicines and airway openers.Anti-inflammatory medicines work by reducing the inflammation in the airways that occurs in asthma. The most effective a... |
<s>[INST] What are relievers? [/INST] Relievers or airway openers are medicines that provide rapid relief from an asthma attack by quickly opening up the narrowed airways (dilating the bronchi). They do this by relaxing the muscles surrounding the airways, and are known to doctors and other asthma professionals as bron... |
<s>[INST] What are combination medications? [/INST] Combination medications contain a reliever and a controller in the same inhaler. So this type of inhaler opens up the airways (preventing the feeling of chest tightening and the worsening of an attack) and also reduces the underlying inflammation that causes asthma. A... |
<s>[INST] What effects do anti-inflammatory medications have? [/INST] Asthma is caused by inflammation of the airways, which makes them become red, swollen, narrower and extra-sensitive to irritants. Anti-inflammatory medicines (controllers) relieve this inflammation, so that the swelling goes down and further swelling... |
<s>[INST] What effects do airway opener medications have? [/INST] Airway openers work by opening up the narrowed airways. They do this by relaxing the muscles surrounding the airways. This makes it easier to get air in and out of the lungs. Most airway openers work quickly and can be used to treat an asthma attack. The... |
<s>[INST] What are glucocorticosteroids? [/INST] Glucocorticosteroids, which are also known as corticosteroids, are anti-inflammatory medicines. They are used to relieve and prevent inflammation of the airways, which is the cause of asthma. In asthma, glucocorticosteroids are usually inhaled and referred to as inhaled ... |
<s>[INST] Can asthma itself cause side effects? [/INST] Many people focus on the side effects of treatment so much that they forget that poorly treated asthma can also cause side effects. Apart from the (fortunately low) risk of dying from asthma, there is also a risk that lung function will deteriorate over the years ... |
<s>[INST] Can tiredness and forgetfulness be caused by my asthma medication? [/INST] No, but if you are not sleeping well because you have poorly treated asthma, you can become tired and forgetful.Theophylline and related medications can also adversely affect your sleep and may therefore make you feel tired indirectly.... |
<s>[INST] Do inhaled corticosteroids cause any long-term side effects? [/INST] As with most medications, inhaled corticosteroids may have side effects in some people.The most common side effect is a fungal infection in the mouth (oral candidiasis). This is easily treated, and can be prevented by rinsing the mouth after... |
<s>[INST] Is it good for me to always use inhaled corticosteroids? [/INST] Yes, absolutely! These anti-inflammatory medications are currently the most effective treatment for asthma, because they treat the causes of asthma instead of just relieving the symptoms. With long-term treatment, the mucus membranes lining the ... |
<s>[INST] Can I become addicted to the corticosteroids in asthma medications? [/INST] No. Source: Ginasthma. Link: https://ginasthma.org/about-us/faqs/. Field: Lung Disease. Disease: Asthma </s> |
<s>[INST] Why can I use inhaled corticosteroids for many years, but corticosteroid cream on my skin for only a short period? [/INST] The skin and the blood vessels just below the surface of the skin are very sensitive to the effects of corticosteroids. If you apply a corticosteroid cream to the same area of skin for a ... |
<s>[INST] Do I need to rinse out my mouth after using an inhaled corticosteroid? [/INST] There is a slight risk of fungal infection in the mouth when using inhaled corticosteroids. Although this affects very few people, it does not hurt to rinse out your mouth after inhaling a corticosteroid, whenever convenient (e.g. ... |
<s>[INST] Do infections cause asthma? [/INST] You may remember that your asthma seemed to start in connection with a viral infection probably when you were a child. However, the infection probably did not cause the asthma; more likely, it only triggered the symptoms. The condition was already there and would have devel... |
<s>[INST] Do infections trigger asthma? [/INST] Yes, viral respiratory infections, such as the common cold or flu, can trigger attacks in people who have asthma. Try to avoid contact with people if you know they have a respiratory infection.Viral infections are thought to be more likely to trigger symptoms if the under... |
<s>[INST] Why don’t antibiotics help against asthmatic inflammation in the airways? [/INST] Penicillin and other antibiotics are only effective against bacterial infections. The inflammation in asthma is not caused by bacteria, so antibiotics have no effect. In addition, most infections of the airways are caused by vir... |
<s>[INST] Is asthma contagious? [/INST] No. Asthma cannot be spread to other people. On the other hand, a person with asthma can catch bronchitis just as easily as anyone else. And bronchitis can be contagious, in the same way as an ordinary cold. Source: Ginasthma. Link: https://ginasthma.org/about-us/faqs/. Field: Lu... |
<s>[INST] Is it good for people with asthma to exercise? [/INST] Yes. Even though physical exercise is a common trigger of asthma symptoms, it is just as important for people with asthma to exercise as for anyone else. Keep in mind that it takes time to get in shape and you lose fitness quickly when you stop exercising... |
<s>[INST] How can I avoid exercise-induced asthma? [/INST] The best way to avoid exercise-induced asthma is to make sure that your asthma is properly controlled and, if necessary, that you take extra medication before exercising. A good warm-up also reduces the risk of exercise-induced asthma.Anti-inflammatory treatmen... |
<s>[INST] Are some kind of physical activities more suitable for people with asthma? [/INST] Aerobics is an effective activity, which allows you to train in sessions at varying intensities. The purpose of aerobics is to develop your breathing and heart capacity. If you start by warming up with light jogging, you can, f... |
<s>[INST] How intensively do I dare to exercise? [/INST] Your training programme should help you get in better shape gradually. Remember that it takes time to get in shape. As a rule of thumb, you should feel fine after every training session. It is therefore important that you do not try to do too much at once. You sh... |
<s>[INST] I often feel my asthma when I jog. Do I have to quit jogging? [/INST] Absolutely not! Very often, just preparing yourself for jogging somewhat differently can be enough. There are two things you should remember. First, take your airway opener medication about 15 minutes before you start. Secondly, warm up pro... |
<s>[INST] What should I do if I get asthma symptoms while exercising? [/INST] Make sure that you always carry a quick-relief airway opener medication and use it promptly if necessary.If exercising often causes asthma symptoms, your may need to take a better preventive medication, or to avoid a particular kind of exerci... |
<s>[INST] Can I take asthma medications and still take part in competitive sports? [/INST] Yes. Most of the commonly prescribed asthma medications are allowed in competitive sports. Generally, the use of inhaled anti-inflammatory medicines and some bronchodilators is allowed, but corticosteroids in tablet, syrup, suppo... |
<s>[INST] Is asthma related to other chronic diseases, such as rheumatism and diabetes? [/INST] Chronic rheumatism can affect the lungs, but not in the form of asthma. Long-term treatment with corticosteroid tablets (e.g. for asthma) can provoke diabetes, but inhaled corticosteroids taken directly into the lungs have n... |
<s>[INST] Is asthma a psychological (psychosomatic) disease? [/INST] No, asthma is not a psychological condition, it is a long-term (chronic) inflammatory disease that leads to extra-sensitive and easily irritated airways, especially when it is not properly treated. Although asthma is not a psychological condition, emo... |
<s>[INST] What is the difference between asthma and COPD (chronic obstructive lung disease)? [/INST] COPD is a collective name for chronic bronchitis and emphysema, two diseases that are almost always caused by smoking. Many of the symptoms of COPD are similar to those of asthma (e.g. breathlessness, wheezing, producti... |
<s>[INST] Is emphysema the same as asthma? [/INST] No, emphysema is different from asthma, although some of the symptoms, such as wheezing and difficulty in breathing, may seem similar. Emphysema is a disease in which the cavities in the lungs have been irreversibly damaged by external factors, such as smoking or sever... |
<s>[INST] What climate is best for a person with asthma? [/INST] No specific climate is ideal for all people with asthma, since there are so many triggers for symptoms and these factors differ from person to person. If you move to another area, triggers in the new environment may provoke your asthma symptoms more or le... |
<s>[INST] Are relaxing exercises good for my asthma? [/INST] Everyone needs to relax sometimes. Learning techniques of relaxation and breathing may help you to avoid feelings of panic during an asthma attack. Source: Ginasthma. Link: https://ginasthma.org/about-us/faqs/. Field: Lung Disease. Disease: Asthma </s> |
<s>[INST] Is there a good breathing technique to use when my asthma symptoms get worse? [/INST] There are a couple of useful breathing techniques. Sit on a chair, supporting your arms on the back of the chair; or stand up, leaning your arms on a table. Then breathe in and out calmly through slightly closed lips. Source... |
<s>[INST] Sometimes people have trouble understanding that I cant cope with perfumes and smoke. What can I do? [/INST] Since asthma is invisible, it can be hard for the people around you to understand that you cannot cope with certain things. It is important that you tell them and remind them whenever necessary about y... |
<s>[INST] Can I have pets even though I have asthma? [/INST] If you have asthma and are allergic, you should not buy a pet. If you have asthma but no signs of allergy, and do not get any obvious symptoms from your pet, it is probably all right to keep it, but bear in mind that it will contribute to the amount of dust i... |
<s>[INST] How Can I Prevent an Asthma Attack? [/INST] There are many things that you can do to help prevent worsening of your asthma and an asthma attack. Some of the most important are: Minimize asthma triggers. People with asthma can take an active role in controlling their condition by identifying those things that ... |
<s>[INST] How Do I Get Tested for Allergies? [/INST] If you suspect that you may have allergies as a trigger for your asthma, ask your doctor to refer you to a board certified allergist who can perform skin testing or any other procedures needed to properly identify your allergies. Source: webMD. Link: https://www.webm... |
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