Asthma - causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, pathology

What is asthma? Asthma is characterized by chronic inflammation and asthma exacerbations, where an environmental trigger initiates inflammation, which makes it difficult to breathe. Find our full video library only on Osmosis: osms.it/more.
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[@michaelalbert6421]

I just started playing hockey 1 day a week. First time in 20+ years. The memory of not being able to breathe while exerting myself is all coming back. As a relatively healthy person, not a lot of intense exercise has been performed in a long time. I had borrow an inhaler. I haven’t used one since playing hockey 20+ years ago. I may have to get an inhaler again. What a world of a difference.

[@mrnopy6707]

Pro tip since I almost died like an hour ago. If you have a bad asthma attack for the day, and you decided to take a hot shower, for the love of oxygen keep an inhaler with you in the bathroom just in case. I was literally sweating and my skin was itching like crazy.

[@MesarosRonel]

I can help you. Message me on Facebook

[@josephdaniel3259]

To reverse your asthma, try to research GAPS diet. I think you have autoimmune which mean you have a leaky gut. Also vitamin D help me reverse my asthma.

[@MinahMorgan999]

Yes as a asthmatic I definitely agree.

[@Abulina-kp4wr]

​@@MinahMorgan999 you again! Haii!

[@MinahMorgan999]

@@Abulina-kp4wr hiiii 😄👋😊

[@keelykanin1088]

I was diagnosed with asthma as a baby. And used to have attacks quite often to the point of hospitalisation and I thankful I haven't had a severe attack in quite a few years 😰

[@Akshay-pe4fp]

Keely R Miller ..u have astama tell me i help u

[@SandyCB7]

@@Akshay-pe4fp How you going to help?? If you have a remedy then share!!

[@User231_drgrtr]

Thank u! I always come here for recap before my exams.

[@osmosis]

Happy to help! 💫 🥰 💖

[@parvacademy1928]

@@osmosis is bronchial asthama is considered in COPD or not?? Please give answer

[@elisalolol]

@@parvacademy1928 No, in copd the obstructive deficit is irreversible, while in asthma it's reversible

[@unoriginalideas4445]

I have asthma. I've had it since I was a baby. I remember a lot of my childhood being in hospital sometimes I'm in at Christmas and I've spent a lot of birthdays in hospital. Kids called me a weirdo because I had asthma. But it never brought me down. I still have it. I agree with everyone. It sucks

[@mitsu.x27]

i hope you feel better now :)

[@Silly_billy_willy_guy]

Same :[ but I hope your better now ❤️

[@SheilaLRP]

My childhood was the same.

[@aishaMa_]

Same. I hope you’re doing better now.

[@victoriankechi5588]

Same here And treatment in Nigeria isn’t good

[@029tejaschawke2]

I am doubting why your videos are perfectly matching with notes given by our professor..

[@RabiaSheik-z3u]

Lol I think your professor's copying off this channel 😅

[@GoldBart-Iwodi]

Coz the cause, pathology and symptoms of asthma doesn't change. So it might be that you lecturer and this site both have an indepth knowledge about the medical condition, asthma, being discussed or your lecturer was lectured by this site.

[@samgaming5215]

Many thanks for this excellent educational video. Pro tip re discontinuing inhaled budesonide in mild asthma- you can reduce the dose, but stopping it usually results in worsening of the asthma.

[@dssguima]

Hello, I'm currently studying asthma and would like to know why it gets better with age? - that is, some people "outgrow" it. I had it when I was younger, but the last crisis I had was at 8 ~9 years old. Thanks and have a good one

[@woww8148]

dssguima I was diagnosed with asthma when I was 2 (I’m 14 now) and I still haven’t outgrown it but my asthma is better than it was before but it’s still pretty bad :(

[@justdoitbytherightway2848]

That bcuz ur organs are grow and the resistance for diseases are increase, and the immunity get better. Even modifying life style can partially help in reducing the progression of the diseases by the way.

[@MesarosRonel]

I can help you. Message me on Facebook

[@Rikki-lh2mw]

Im over age of 50 I was coughing none stop almost a months Then i got scratchy throat My mouth and lips gets dry Some times if I try to make conversation with someone then no words coming out of my mouth, my throats and mouth gets dry and uncomfortable so i sip a water from my flask just to talk really. I moved into my apartment last year and the condition of it is not nice I dont even have a carpet..its smells here ...waiting for a temporary accommodation to move until the flat gets fixed really Ps My dad was an asthmatic

[@nightcourtfaery5461]

Thank you so much for this video! I have an exam next week on Pulmonology and i really need it.

[@srilakshmisrinivasan6144]

Thanks a lot for your videos! ❤️Watching your videos goes well for revision and gaining extra knowledge. Keep going👍

[@osmosis]

Hi Srilakshmi! We're glad that our videos are able to help! Thank you! 💖

[@DefinitelySpirit]

I had an asthma attack when I was about 5, I was at my cousin's house and they don't really clean up so you can see what the trigger was. It hasn't affected me much but I do sometimes at night start clearing my throat and half cough while doing it. Pretty sucky but imo one of the luckier cases of asthma, lmfao. Shout-out to the people who have so much worse from this disease, hang in there homies.

[@awnaima]

Hope you will fell better

[@aryakeepsafe4142]

A naturopath told me that lung problems can also come from deep emotinal grief , as well as physical triggers . This makes sense . Ive seen correlations in this . My friend who is never sick got brochial and athsma problems over summer shortly after his mother died . Also Im having asthma these days (whereas I hardly ever get breathing problems ,) because Ive lost two family members within a 10 months . Its just too much of a co incidence .

[@onyapidi5174]

Sorry for your loss and that of your friend. About the correlation, its interesting to know there is a relationship.

[@caoeason9102]

@@onyapidi5174 People are going to die sooner or later. And life is full of suffering for every body

[@wisalkhan9721]

I cure my asthma

[@samanthapeters8314]

Your naturopath is making stuff up. There's lots of asthma triggers all year round. Not just after a loved one as passed away.

[@drm.himself]

Asthma sometimes stays dormant until it meets a trigger like emotional grief, major dust, and smoke

[@gailsymons7665]

thanks for video, help me understand about my asthma

[@osmosis]

Hi folks, we've updated this video to improve our discussion on the molecular pathway of asthma.

[@leparp5424]

Don't you lose some visibility by updating the videos and resetting the view count every time ? If you do, that's very brave of you. Either way, that's really upstanding. Thank you !

[@DrAdityaa]

Osmosis please add video on Lung Carcinoma also... it is missing.

[@dssguima]

Amazing work guys! Keep it up!

[@malak3229]

Thanks so useful ♡.

[@sinnertoastcrunch8629]

I’ve had asthma since I can remember and I finally decided to actually learn why my body is constantly trying to kill me at 21 😆

[@osmosis]

We hope has been helpful! 😊

[@prernaarya4199]

CAC Kapha Sachet- The powder contains a mixture of herbal ingredients which are mainly made for the treatment of asthma. Their properties generally balance the vata and kapha dosha. The sachet contains ingredients like - Sitopladi churna, Abhrak bhasma, Laxmi vilas ras, Godanti bhasma, etc. It is used mainly in chronic cough, whooping cough and trouble breathing. It also relieves congestion of chest, sore throat. The ingredients loosen the mucus accumulated in the chest thus making it easy to cough it out. Its main therapeutic effects appear on lungs, pleura, and airways.

[@seunfavour643]

I'm happy to let you all know that my 79yrs old lovely💗 Mother was cured totally from lupu infection whit the help of Dr.Ani John on KZbin his herbal medicine is 100% real and legit contact him now on his KZbin channel for your permanent cure

[@dhvanisatija4263]

Plz do make a video on cardiac asthma...thankyou in advance!

[@TheMountAndBladerX10]

Is asthma caused by physical exertion also covered by this? Like is that one of the triggers? Or is that a different type of asthma?

[@lakshitaparihar710]

please provide pdf of your notes , it may be really help full to reviewing and writing the correct answers for examination purpose,thank you

[@osmosis]

Most welcome! 💖

[@JusticiaBrandon]

It’s amazing how much they know about herpes. I was raped in 2019 and got symptoms, I couldn’t walk at all. The Doctor didn’t have any clue only (Dr.Ani John) on KZbin has the complete medication,

[@Rikki-lh2mw]

Im over age of 50 I was coughing none stop almost a months Then i got scratchy throat My mouth and lips gets dry Some times if I try to make conversation with someone then no words coming out of my mouth, my throats and mouth gets dry and uncomfortable so i sip a water from my flask just to talk really. I moved into my apartment last year and the condition of it is not nice I dont even have a carpet..its smells here ...waiting for a temporary accommodation to move until the flat gets fixed really Ps My dad was an asthmatic

[@rafaafqaziroll6466]

A great round of applause to you man

[@franciscostephens4046]

I had asthma as a child, around age 10 stopped having simptoms and stopped using any medication, now almost 10 years later i still have no simptoms, does anyone know what might have happend?

[@laurentiu244]

Great explanation .Thank you .

[@Sisters832]

Thank you for this upload I have asthma😃 it helps me

[@MesarosRonel]

I can help you. Message me on Facebook

[@Kris-qp9px]

I have problema breathing when in the evening and when I try to go to sleep. And when I was younger I could talk and sing and it wouldn’t be a problem breathing,but now if I talk or sing I feel like I’ve just ran a marathon. It sucks I have no idea if I have asthma.

[@seunfavour643]

I'm happy to let you all know that my 79yrs old lovely💗 Mother was cured totally from lupu infection whit the help of Dr.Ani John on KZbin his herbal medicine is 100% real and legit contact him now on his KZbin channel for your permanent cure

[@sadiamalik1876]

I cured my asthma by doing morning walk regularly as well as using lukewarm water and at night i add some honey into it

[@___yasmina___]

wait but i used(?) to have asthma when i was like 4 years old, and i used tons of treatment, but the asthma was intermittent. does that mean that, 6 years later, i still have asthma? bcuz every time im around smoke or a lot of dust or anything like that, i start to cough hysterically, and every time i run, i can’t breath and my chest hurts or feels really tight..

[@crit-ic]

Love your art work! Great videos!

[@cristaniancatembung1160]

Thanks you! This is very helpful.

[@dulcetkomal9702]

Please Post a lecture on Gangrene as a topic itself not Diseases related to it.

[@l.c.r.w]

Great vid, keep it up! Very nice for med school students.

[@nishalimboo3039]

What will be the medication of asthma

[@manojraghavendra]

I have asthma, but I almost cured it by 3 simple steps. These methods are cheap and best : 1) No animal proteins like egg, mutton, chicken, milk and milk products...stop milk, curd, cheese etc at any cost. Eat simple vegetarian foods. 2) brisk walking (10 mins) in morning & evening in sunlight. Or cycling / सूर्य नमस्कार / play badminton / lawn tennis. 3) Ekadashi fasting is must. Have fruits, boiled veggies or soup. I learned all these during covid lock down and now I am completely free of asthma, allergies, cold cough.

[@RabiaSheik-z3u]

Please could you explain the difference between asthma and bronchitis 🤔🤔

[@chunks1965]

Asthma is a chronic (long-term) condition characterized by inflammation and narrowing of the airways, which leads to difficulty in breathing. It is often triggered by allergens (like pollen, dust mites, and pet dander), respiratory infections, physical activity, cold air, smoke, and strong emotions or stress. Bronchitis is an inflammation of the bronchial tubes, which carry air to and from the lungs. It can be acute (short-term) or chronic (long-term). Acute Bronchitis: Usually caused by viral infections (like the common cold or flu), but can also be caused by bacterial infections or exposure to irritants (like smoke, dust, or fumes). Chronic Bronchitis: Often caused by long-term irritation of the airways, primarily due to smoking. It is a type of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

[@tyward7267]

I grew out of it when I was 11 I'm now 14 I had it when I was born I had it and Bronchitis

[@juliuskessy514]

much appreciation to your educating videos

[@Rednawp]

I wish you mentioned which meds specifically

[@dr.jdvala4859]

Make video on atelectasis and bronchiectasis

[@apipar7681]

4:30 this all fits me. i never have asthma before in my life but it started a month ago. i cough i have mucus i have a hard time breathing and shortness of breath. every time i breathe i have a high pitched noise come out. Do i have asthma? i didnt tell my parents yet

[@mrnopy6707]

You should Definitely do a check up to determine if you have it or not. Your post is 3 months old so hopefully you did, and welcome to the family mate!

[@josephdaniel3259]

Vitamin D. Open your window to have fresh air always. Try to research GAPS diet.

[@drm.himself]

I urgently need help with mine, it has gotten unbearable, and I have no access to treatment.

[@theforeignfanatic247]

You must live in the USA?

[@drm.himself]

@@theforeignfanatic247 No. I'm from Iraq. And it just went away one day. Must have been something I was allergic to.

[@geetakushwaha3226]

I have asthma and its terrible specially in this diwali time having attacks more often , it sucks like hell , its so difficult to breathe 😭

[@seunfavour643]

I'm happy to let you all know that my 79yrs old lovely💗 Mother was cured totally from lupu infection whit the help of Dr.Ani John on KZbin his herbal medicine is 100% real and legit contact him now on his KZbin channel for your permanent cure

[@pranavgaikwad5535]

Belive in Jesus and plzz pray to him he will heal you plzz only one time listen me your whole life will change even jesus has changed my life

[@papaisduniyakapapa]

@@pranavgaikwad5535 maa ki chut Jesus ki

[@abishekchris]

@@pranavgaikwad5535thank you Brother,I will for sure 🙂♥️♥️

[@josephdaniel3259]

Vitamin D is very important to cure your asthma. Also try to research GAPS diet.

[@nduduzongumede2853]

Studying this because i want to find asthma cure for my girlfriend

[@jignapatel3622]

1:20 2:14 4:10 5:29

[@malaytranslator4589]

Thank you so much

[@gunduzosmanli1685]

We missed ur voice )

[@mahanoor1111]

Thanks for such a wonderful video!

[@Chinwe0]

hey guys, I love your videos. thumbs up for making learning interesting and fun. I have a question, is there any video on sarcoidosis?

[@swapnanilbarghiyary1087]

help in my exam

[@amermh144]

we need sarcoidosis

[@hariprakash2891]

Thanks a lots

[@julianezhen4460]

Thank you

[@Whyruxt]

breathtaking video

[@osmosis]

Thanks! 😊

[@arm_chair]

😂

[@dontsubscribethanks]

Nice

[@venom7457]

ur the best dod🙏☺️

[@osmosis]

Thanks! 💖

[@Ilovehobiii]

thank u guys it was very good

[@evangelistkhalifaabubakar4842]

I introduced you to DOCTOR OSEIWE on KZbin who cured me from Asthma' with his herbal medicine and be cured completely You can join his channel DOCTOR OSEIWE on KZbin.

[@jellylolcats8397]

I have asthma I've been coughing for 3 whole weeks now I had asthma since 3

[@jellylolcats8397]

And I hused to have a pink dion inhaler

[@jellylolcats8397]

Dino

[@jellylolcats8397]

And when I was three I had trouble breathing

[@pranavgaikwad5535]

Sis plzz turn to jesus he can heal you if you put our trust in him plzz jesus loves you he is the only real god

[@chutiyaindiakaabaaphypakis669]

your videos are very good

[@hemrajseju1961]

Your videos are always amazing and informative Keep going

[@osmosis]

Thanks, will do! 💫 🥰 💖

[@asifwani4527]

Best channel but it dectates fast ..

[@Kazmer26]

question: are there any chances to improve your lungs, their capacity in asthma? for ex formoterol and swimming 3times per week?

[@hailey_1879]

When I have a asthma attack I need water and fan on high but if it’s bad Triggers my asthma Perfume Hot room Some Air freshener

[@madhu_1489]

What about antigen treatment , does it works??

[@maxringstxr]

How do you have asthma Just breath

[@davebrown8091]

This is a really good video, are references available?

[@osmosis]

Hi Dave! You may send us an email ([e-mail]) and our team will be glad to help you with this. 😊

[@prashantshukla1131]

nice u came back

[@preciousgreen2340]

I have asthma and it anint no joke.

[@sydneyhavelka-bh5rp]

Very true I have it as well

[@shammishaikshammi9314]

Please remove subtitles so it help to take screenshots better n easy for study

[@osmosis]

Sorry about this, Shammi. You may disable this by clicking on the closed caption (cc button) located at the bottom part of the video player. 🙏🏼

[@ashutoshgoswami4383]

There's no longer use of SABA. Only used in emergencies

[@osmosis]

Hi Ashutosh! Thanks for your feedback, I have relayed this to our team for their review. 😊

[@ameeqahamed8085]

Nice updated explanation

[@samialhajaj8477]

Excellent thanks for video 📹🙂👌

[@osmosis]

Our pleasure, Sami! 🥰

[@itsmeaddykdms9885]

can someone tell if i have asthma with these symptoms shortness of breath hard to talk feels like running every sentence spitting bubbly white saliva chest tighteness everytime i want to talk i need water and a fan and im having a hard time to sleep😢

[@olive1010]

I have asthma and I have only had it ONCE IN MY LIFE .it was at my aunties old house and it was VERY dangerous . It was in a swimming pool! But I didn’t drown.

[@aryanasmith4426]

Thank you a lot for this video. This is very interesting and informative. Keep posting like those amazing videos, this is awesome.

[@osmosis]

Thank you, Aryana! ❤️

[@randomcat4940]

I have asthma and hav a diffuclt times sleeping and breathing

[@kethorne5228]

Wanna be asthma bros?

[@mrityunjaypandit2320]

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[@randomcat4940]

Untitled Gaming oke dokey

[@En00289]

I can relate . I have to take 2 asthma pumps

[@Akshay-pe4fp]

hazeeq razak ..u have astama tell me i help u

[@mauritiandoc2584]

I loveeeee that sound of drop

[@agentet6335]

THANK YOU! :D

[@osmosis]

You're welcome, Agente! 💕

[@drnabehaalhaytham3982]

Thanxxx💙💙

[@tridiep9906]

Thank for share

[@osmosis]

Always welcome! 🙏🏼 ❤️ 😊

[@wholelattaspice]

Hi so when i go jogging or even sleeping i would need to spit like alot it comes out clear and sometimes bubbly how do i reduce that ......this started when i went to highschool and the spiting only got worse

[@despairy2324]

I have asthma and my asthma is kinda bad I feel like I can’t breathe,luckily I have this machine and can help me it’s called the nebulizer (that’s what I call it)it helps!

[@monsterfucker.]

Oh I would have to use the nebulizer quite often when I was a kid now I use an inhaler

[@mrnopy6707]

It sucks that is true. For me as I got older, I didn't need a nebulizer anymore but the attacks became more hard to handle but the inhaler does the trick almost anytime. Hope things will work out for ya soon enough.

[@josephdaniel3259]

It is not good to be Dependent on nebuliser. Vitamin D will help to cure your asthma. Also research about GAPS diet

[@yiannissb]

I had asthma when I was young but I don’t get attacks now... why?

[@hattiemorgan6904]

That One Guy That Edits Videos 1

[@salmanalwadani2305]

I think because your immunity was developing at that time so you get asthma by any kind of stimulation to your immunity but now your body knows how to response without making hypersensitivity but i think also it may get back once your immunity become weaker due to the age

[@arcadedreamers]

This is a nice vid

[@osmosis]

Thank you! 💕

[@olive1010]

Once when I had an asthma attack I had a cuncussion . I was unconscious.

[@evidenceservice3861]

I have the Symptons of asthma and I did an NHS Choices test which states I may have asthma or another respritory conditions, can I get some advice of what to do? (My brother also has asthma)

[@MesarosRonel]

I can help you. Message me on Facebook

[@sadiamalik1876]

I am also a patient of asthma and i cured it by doing exercise and by morning walk. Trust me i was taking 8 to 9 tablets 3 times a day when i was attacked but by morning walk i left all my medicines gradually. Its my guarantee you will be fine just do it for a month as a trial

[@neilcreation]

My crush has asthma..... So i am here

[@iinterstellarGiggles]

Salute to you 🙂🙏🏻😊

[@AmanSharma-se4qj]

😮

[@cassielewis7323]

NOONE CARES😂

[@chumpanchaknearyrathanak2524]

@@cassielewis7323bruh

[@Paul-t7t9n]

His asthma gonna crush u latter

[@katyp3608]

I think the question is, when will y'all find cures.

[@miranmuslem]

Amazing video! Thanks!

[@nabilnas1119]

Who is here because they are taking medical and learning abt the pathophysiology of the respiratory system

[@rushdybasha1]

That's awesome video

[@yuriyuri01]

Hi can anyone get asthma at 18?

[@hemrajseju1961]

Wonderful

[@osmosis]

Thank you! 💖

[@meepmoop5803]

i have asthma but never had a asthma attack

[@GabiZuniga408]

Perhaps in the near future the exact cause of asthma will be found.

[@samanthapaddy9134]

I Have Asthma too

[@then4838]

I feel hard to breathe only at night when i sleep....but when I sit up its easy to cough and hard to breathe slowly decreases. Do I have asthma or any kind of allergies?

[@geetakushwaha3226]

Both i think , i have same condition

[@sadiamalik1876]

Yes these are the symptoms of asthma start doing morning walk regularly as i cured my asthma by only this way and i left my medicine too

[@sadiamalik1876]

Also use lukewarm water and at night add spoon of honey into it so you can breath smoothly

[@drm.himself]

​@@sadiamalik1876 thank you 💓

[@christianchimchim6496]

I only get Asthma when i have a cough or flu

[@Gamenoelkurcina]

nemogu disati molim vas pomoc

[@Sisters832]

it hurts to cough a lot

[@도하-v3d]

مفيد جداً شكرررا

[@sophieminakov3138]

Hey guys, can anybody help and tell me what the difference between acute asthma and chronic asthma is?

[@petersteelegirl]

i think chronic asthma lasts longer than acute

[@zikulit0770]

I have asthma and it ruined my education at times and water tastes horrible

[@bexie1992]

I may have asthma. We're trying to diagnose what's going on, and it looks mostly like asthma (inhalers help me breathe 🤷‍♀️).

[@mirinaoman9980]

What the name of asthma inhaler mam

[@pranavgaikwad5535]

Plzz pray to jesus he will heal you

[@takrian]

@@pranavgaikwad5535 get out of your fairy tale 🤣

[@pranavgaikwad5535]

@@takrian this is not fairy tale i have experienced how great he is and living God and i will pray that God will reveal truth to you