Is it feasible to have asthma and not have asthma attacks?

Categories: Asthma Q&A

I believe I could have a minor case of asthma simply because my chest hurts badly when I run and for the rest of that day. I’ve in no way had an asthma attack, so is it at all achievable to have asthma?

I have an appointment to see a physician but I wanted to know if anybody knew beforehand.

Answer by neoswhite_rabbit
Yes it is feasible. i have activity induced asthma, meaning when I run or get sick, it hurts worse than other peoples. I have only had like two asthma attacks ever!

Answer by okkkayboy07
Yes

6 Comments
  1. xraygil1 says:

    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.

  2. J W says:

    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.

  3. nicksparta says:

    Yes

  4. Kallie says:

    I have asthma and can count on 1 hand how many attacks i’ve had. So yes, you can.

  5. Earth Muffin says:

    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

  6. KANDY_GIRL says:

    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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