Can you develop asthma from inhaling a lot of dust during a period of a couple weeks?

November 11th, 2009 | by admin |
CYPRESS asked:


My dad has been doing construction around the house, and he has been inhaling a lot of dust. Last night, he experienced shortness of breath, and when he tried using this machine type thing used to help asthma patients breathe, he felt a lot better.

Could he be developing asthma? Is there any way to stop it while it’s in its early stage?

Thanks in advance.

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  1. 8 Responses to “Can you develop asthma from inhaling a lot of dust during a period of a couple weeks?”

  2. By James34 on Nov 14, 2009 | Reply

    yes. inhaling alot of dust can cause asthma. so dont get sick take care of yourself. if u have to cover up the dust then do it.

  3. By Mrs J on Nov 15, 2009 | Reply

    if he is allergic to the dust ( which most ppl are) then the allergies could be a pre cursor to asthma.

    As far as I know the only possible ways to prevent it is diet and exercise. Being overweight is also a pre cursor. As well as acid reflux. Could also be heriditary.

  4. By boxersup on Nov 16, 2009 | Reply

    no I don’t think so

  5. By Sam <3 on Nov 18, 2009 | Reply

    NO but serious of harmful allergies and allergens can be brought out that he never knew he had….go to a doctor to describe his symptoms. IT should be nothing like asthma, but some seruiosu allergy perscription could save him some pain.

  6. By mandie on Nov 21, 2009 | Reply

    Well, he can use a mask while he is doing construction. That will help reduce the amt. of dust he is inhaling.

  7. By Alena_S on Nov 21, 2009 | Reply

    He could. I can’t think of a way to stop it, but asthma doesn’t ruin your life. He can deal. Millions of people do. He could also wear a mask, I guess.

  8. By freddy on Nov 23, 2009 | Reply

    The dust got into his air ways in a few weeks he should feel better

  9. By Babygirl on Nov 24, 2009 | Reply

    I think so
    because it goes to the lungs affecting them in a huge way
    *he should wear a mask
    hope nothing bad happens :)

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