4. Will I get it if I get repeated attacks of cold? Contrary to popular belief, asthma has nothing to do with common cold. Asthmatic attacks can occur in spring when the pollen count is high. High pollen count can also cause sneezing and running nose.
5. Will traditional medicine cure me of asthma? Traditional medicine has always been used to treat asthma and fish medicine is one such medicine. Its effect is still being studied. There are no scientific studies to prove the claim made by the practitioners.
6. Will I get asthma if I am allergic to dust? Maybe. This is one of the predisposing causes for asthma.
7. Is it true that inhalers should not be used by asthmatics because they are addictive? Inhalers are very important in the treatment of asthma. They are not addictive.