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Expert: - 3/24/2009


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Hello,

I'm sorry this is an embarassing question but its a serious question. I have asthma, and I recently talked to my pulmonologist because my chest was tight whenever I masturbated. He told that this is not scientifically possible. I can't be mistaken because whenever I masturbate I have difficulty breathing when its not tight at first. Is this asthma, or could it be something else? This seems very odd because my asthma is usually fine, since I play sports.

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Jase,

One of the triggers of asthma is emotion: laughing, crying, getting excited, etc., can all lead to bronchospasm. In addition, with the activity, your breathing rate increases, having a drying effect on the air passages, making them more "twitchy". It may be of benefit to have a humidifier in the room.

Hope this helps.

Marc

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Marc Rubin, RPh Asthma Educator

Expertise

I have worked directly with patients as well as caregivers for over 30 years. Have made presentations throughout Illinois educating school nurses as well as the teaching and coaching staff of public schools about asthma, and how they should respond to these students needs. Presented a public education program on asthma through the US Department of Public Health. Specialize in helping guide asthmatic patients to take control of their disease in order to live a near-normal, fully active life.

Experience

Practicing pharmacist for 34 years, specializing in asthma for past 7 years. Statewide education to nurses, teachers and athletic coaches regarding asthma. In addition, and closer to home. my wife and daughter both have asthma, and my son has exercise induced bronchospasm. I'm also on the advisory board of a medical education company, Emmi Solutions, and directly involved in the creation of public education programs for asthma, COPD and diabetes.

Organizations
American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (AAAAI) / Sports Medicine Committee, American Thoracic Society (ATS). Chicago Asthma Consortium / Professional Development Committee, Respiratory Health Association of Metropolitan Chicago: Development Committee for AE-C prep class, and presenter.

Publications
AAAAI PowerPoint on the new guidelines for EIB (Exercise Induced Bronchospasm)

Education/Credentials
BScPharm, RPh, AE-C (NAECB Certified asthma educator), NIPCO Certified Respiratory Care Pharmacist

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