Asthma Q & A
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Question & Answer
Q: I love my cat! Why do I have to find it a new home?
A: Pets are part of the family. Unfortunately, if you are allergic to a pet, the best thing to do is to find it a new home. Every breath you take in a home with a pet is filled with pet allergens, which can mean more asthma symptoms and higher doses of medicines. If you can't find a new home for your pet, there are some steps that can help. If you have brothers or sisters who aren’t allergic to the pet and want to keep it, make sure your doctor or parents explain why your pet needs a new home. Breathing properly and healthy lungs are MUCH more important than a pet.
Question Archive
- I'm starting university this year and I'll be leaving home. Is there anything I need to do for my asthma?
- I'm going to a camp this summer and I have asthma. What do I need to do?
- Are there any natural ways to treat my asthma? I don't want to take any medicines.
- I really don't like taking my puffers in front of people. What can I do?
- My doctor told me I have asthma, but I don't wheeze and I've never had an asthma attack. What's up?
- I love my cat! Why do I have to find it a new home?
- One of my parents smokes in the house sometimes. What should I do?
- My friends smoke around me and it bothers my asthma. What do I do?
- My asthma doesn't bother me much, so why should I take medicines every day?
- Why should I keep taking my controller inhaler every day when I'm feeling fine?
- How does my doctor know how many puffs of my inhaler I need every day?
- I'm doing a school project on asthma. Where can I get materials and information?
