Yes, research has shown that inhalers are safe.

Yes. A sore throat or cold and flu can trigger an asthma attack by irritating one's airways. However, one can reduce the chances of an asthma attack by taking the Controller inhaler as prescribed, regularly.

Yes, one can go for walks even if one has asthma. In fact, physical activity is good for the general wellbeing of an individual and it also strengthens the lung muscles. With good management, people with asthma can lead normal and active life.

Not controlling asthma during pregnancy can cause more harm to the foetus than taking inhalers to keep asthma under control.

While writing the asthma action plan, the doctor notes down the personal best peak flow (PEF) reading when the asthma is well controlled. In this plan the doctor also notes down the peak flow reading below which the person needs to see the doctor.

Taking inhalers everyday does not cause addiction. It is the same as brushing one's teeth or taking a shower on a daily basis.

Inhalers do not stop contraceptives from working. However, some medications may interact with each other. So one should always inform the doctor about all the medicines that one is taking.

One can develop occupational asthma if exposed to lung irritants for a long duration. One must take precautions while working in such places. Consult a doctor to diagnose the problem.

According to the World Health Organisation, asthma is the most common breathing problem among children. Asthma is often hereditary, therefore, some children have a tendency to develop asthma from an early age. However, it is also possible that some children may develop it without anyone in the family being asthmatic. Asthma is not contagious. Therefore, it is not possible that one can ‘catch’ asthma from someone who has the problem.

The number of nebulizations will be decided by one's doctor, depending on the severity of one's attack.

Older adults can develop asthma too. Some people develop asthma for the first time in later adulthood. Older people should not ignore problems with breathing, or assume that symptoms are just due to old age. One should tell the doctor about breathing problems, and get a thorough health checkup to rule out asthma and other medical conditions.

Whilst cough is a symptom of asthma, everyone who coughs does not necessarily have asthma. Sometimes cough persists for few weeks following a viral infection. However, if one develops other symptoms, such as wheezing, or the cough changes, one must consult a doctor. Sometimes, cough is the only symptom of asthma (e.g.: in cough variant asthma), so if the cough persists for a long duration, one should consult a doctor.

Some people experience voice changes, a sore mouth or throat, or oral thrush when taking inhaled corticosteroids. These side-effects are more common at high doses, or with some types of inhalers. Rinsing the mouth out afterwards can prevent oral thrush but it does not prevent voice problems. If one is using an inhaler, one can reduce voice and mouth side-effects and improve the amount of medication which reaches the lungs by adding a spacer.

If one has voice problems, one should see the doctor for advice about whether the medication dose can be reduced, or whether a different medication or inhaler can be taken.

COPD is a progressive disease but with proper and regular treatment one can live a better quality of life.

There could be various reasons for breathlessness after sex. However, if there is a change in one's breathing pattern after doing a certain activity, one must consult a doctor.

Currently, there is no cure. However, with good asthma management and education, people with asthma can lead normal, active lives.

Yoga is helpful for one’s overall health, but has no direct correlation with asthma. The breathing exercises may help in strengthening one’s lungs, however, it is important to consult the doctor first. It is also important that one continues to use the medications as prescribed, even if one is practicing yoga.

It is important to try and understand the reason behind the cough. If the cough is due to the proximity of things such as dust, smoke or pollen, then it may be a cause for a deeper problem such as asthma. However, one must get the cough checked by a doctor for accurate diagnosis and treatment.

Allergies tend to co-exist. Around one fifth of individuals with rhinitis develop asthma in their later life.

Presently, asthma does not have a cure. However, with good asthma management and education, one can lead a normal and active life. In some children, asthma symptoms that start in childhood can disappear later in life. Sometimes, however, a child's asthma goes away temporarily, only to return a few years later.

It is possible for one to be prepared against asthma attacks.  One must ensure that their child's asthma is under control by regularly taking the medications as prescribed by the doctor and he/she avoids triggers as far as possible. The child must always  carry the prescribed inhaler and medications, including the Reliever/Rescuer inhaler, to be used in case of an asthma attack. One must also ensure that the accompanying teachers are aware of the child's asthma, triggers, treatment and asthma action plan. Also, ensure that the teacher's have the emergnecy contact numbers.

One doesn’t need to follow any dietary restrictions if one has asthma. However, if certain food items such as nuts or aerated drinks tends to trigger one’s asthma, then those food items must be avoided.

One doesn’t need to follow any dietary restrictions if one has asthma. However, if
certain food items such as nuts or aerated drinks tends to trigger one’s asthma, then those food items must be avoided.

People who have asthma have sensitive airways. They tend to react to factors, known as triggers, that may cause asthma symptoms to flare up. Each person has a different set of triggers. Therefore, it is important to identify one's triggers and avoid them as much as possible, to manage asthma better.

Asthma medications have been shown to produce false-positive drug tests