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Asthma Triggers

Asthma triggers are factors that induce asthma attacks in an affected individual. The trigger may be a substance, an activity, a type of weather, emotional status, or intake of certain medications. For many asthmatics, an asthma trigger is an allergen substance such as pollen grains, dust mites, molds, or pet hairs and droppings. Or irritant substances such as smoke, humid air, household cleaning sprays, fumes, etc.

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I have been diagnosed with asthma. Kindly help.

Query: Hello doctor,I am a 48-year-old female. Over the past few weeks, I have been experiencing more frequent episodes of shortness of breath. It is affecting my daily activities and is causing discomfort. I have noticed an increase in coughing and wheezing, especially during the night and early morning. ...  Read Full »


Dr. Vandana Andrews

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. With passion, commitment, and experience, I hope I will be able to provide you with top-class medical opinion. Here are some suggestions that may help improve your asthma management: Follow your asthma action plan: Your healthcare provider should have provided yo...  Read Full »

I am a 34-year-old male with asthma. Can I use Dupixent?

Query: Hi doctor, I am a 34-year-old male dealing with asthma. My breathing is heavy, and I am interested in learning more about the drug Dupixent. I am so worried about asthma. Can you provide information on how Dupixent works to manage asthma symptoms? What are the common symptoms of asthma that Dupixent...  Read Full »


Dr. Sugreev Singh

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for writing, and I understand your concern. Actually, Dupixent (Dupilumab) is a good medicine for controlling inflammatory reactions, and due to its action, it can help somehow with asthma, but it is not a complete treatment for asthma. We cannot fully rely o...  Read Full »

What kind of treatment do I need to get rid of hay fever, chest tightness and cough?

Query: Hi doctor, I have hay fever and have recently noticed symptoms of chest tightness and a feeling of being unable to empty my lungs except with significant effort. I have also seen some wheezing when forcefully emptying my lungs and coughing after a few attempts. I also sometimes suffer from throat ti...  Read Full »


Dr. Nagaraj

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your concern, and I have a few questions before commenting on anything. First, do you have any family history of asthma? Second, when do you experience your symptoms more (during which part of the day) (morning or night)? Third, do you experience these symptom...  Read Full »

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