My mom constantly smokes cigs, and I never go outside, I'm always in the house. I have (Lately) been coughing like crazy to the point where I have even passed out, but when I tell my mom about it she calls me a wimp and tells me to shut up and stop whining about her smoking, but I really can't breathe!!
Could this be asthma?? I keep getting these breathing problems and I can't talk to my mom about it b/c she's a total b*tch that won't listen, could this be asthma???
2007-01-20 16:18:43 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
(Sorry, I know, "Wrong section"... my bad)
2007-01-20 16:20:13 · update #1
My dad is Dead.
2007-01-20 16:54:12 · update #2
Second-hand smoke can weaken the lungs so much that yes, it can be the cause of an asthma attack. Check with your local health Department for written materials to be sent to you or your mother. Go to the doctor to explain to him about your mothers smoking and your lungs and maybe he will tell the b****th, maybe not. It is something that is endangering a child and thats what the Department of Childrens Services is for (to reduce that). If your doctor does not feel willing to tell your mother then have him contact Department of Childrens Services. If he doesn't you can--its anonymous.
2007-01-20 16:47:11 · answer #1 · answered by Terry Z 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can develop asthma for any number of reasons, but what you are asking is can second hand smoke trigger an asthmatic attack. The answer is yes.
See your doctor about your breathing difficulties, and do so ASAP. Then ask your doctor for help with your mother.
Get out of the house once in a while. It's good for everyone. If your doctor can't help you directly with your mother, then s/he may be able to help indirectly, by reporting this problem to your local children's and family services department, whatever that name may be. This is causing you problems with your health, and in that regards, it's no different from any other type of child abuse or neglect.
2007-01-20 16:28:43 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
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2016-05-15 05:39:12 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can develop asthma at any time during your life if your lungs are constantly irritated by a foreign object (smoke).
So yes, you can develop asthma from second hand smoke.
And you will need to be treated before you have a major asthma attack. If you are having trouble breathing, a visit to the doctor is needed.
2007-01-20 16:34:25 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can develop asthma like symtoms or any of smokers related problems from second hand smoke, depending on how small of a home you have. Why don't you get a chest xray and speak to your doctor? Spend more time in your room and try to convince her to smoke downstairs only?
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2016-10-07 11:50:51 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes. you can develop asthma.
go outside once in a while. tell her that she is killing you and her with the smoking.
your mom sounds like a real winner.
talk to your dad, if your parents are divorced, move in with him.
2007-01-20 16:29:32 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
You can't get asthma from second hand smoke but it can irritate asthma if you already have it. You may want to talk to a trusted adult other than your mom. Second hand smoke can cause problems for you as if you were a smoker.
2007-01-20 16:28:09 · answer #8 · answered by gymfreak 5 · 0⤊ 5⤋
No, you cannot develop asthma
But your lungs may be irritated by the smoke
Tell the ***** to smoke outside, even if you have to throw the untrue "facts" about second-hand smoke at her.
At the very least, let her know she'll never be able to sell the house if it smells like ciggs.
2007-01-20 16:22:46 · answer #9 · answered by Electric_Napalm 3 · 1⤊ 5⤋
OH MY GOD! I CANT BELIEVE NO ONE TOLD U THIS.... U CAN DIE 4RM CANCER 4RM 2ND HAND SMOKE QUICKER THEN THE SMOKER CAN! SHE ATLEAST HAS A FLITER U HAVE NO FILTER WHEN U R BREATHING THAT TOXIN! ITS TOXIC IT CAN KILL HER AND U!! I ALMOST FIGHT ANYONE WHO LIGHTS A CIG. IN MY SONS PRESENCE NO LIE!! PLEASE STAY AWAY 4RM HER SMOKE IF SHE WONT QUIT 4 U!! =(
2007-01-22 16:21:25 · answer #10 · answered by SEXY CRML 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋