Can asthma cause seizures?

During an extremely severe asthma attack years ago, my oxygen levels dropped so low that I blacked out and had a minor fit. It was highly dangerous. If you are experiencing any severe breathing issues or dizziness, please consult a doctor immediately.

Beta, severe asthma can make the brain suffer from lack of clean air, which causes fainting or fits. Keep your room airy, do not allow smoke near you, but if anyone gets a fit, take them to the emergency room immediately.

If a doctor recommends an EEG or CT scan after a blackout, you can get them done at very reasonable rates in government medical colleges. Do not skip these crucial tests because of cost; safety should always come first.

I literally spend hours on medical forums reading about hypoxia and seizures, and it makes my anxiety go through the roof! Please speak to your doctor about this fear; they will reassure you that it's highly uncommon in regular asthma.

Managing diabetes means I have to be very careful, as extreme low blood sugar can also cause seizures. If you have asthma, ensure your oxygen and glucose levels are both stable, and never ignore fits or blackouts. Seek professional medical help.

Honestly, a seizure during an asthma attack only happens if the oxygen supply to your brain drops to a critical level. To prevent severe attacks, I work on my cardiovascular fitness and strictly follow my preventer inhaler routine.

Bro, asthma doesn't directly cause seizures normally. But if someone is literally suffocating and can't get any air to their brain, that's when things get scary. Never delay taking your inhaler or getting help if things look bad.

I totally get it, just the thought of something as scary as a seizure happening during an asthma attack is enough to keep you awake at night. Please rest assured it only happens in extreme, untreated oxygen-deprivation cases, so staying on top of your meds is key.

Beta, keeping the body calm with warm herbal teas or regular steam inhalation is good for mild wheezing. But a seizure is a very big medical emergency; do not look for home remedies for that, go straight to the hospital.

I felt very dizzy and had muscle twitches during my last bad asthma attack and it terrified me. Has anyone else felt like they were going to have a fit or seizure when their breathing got really bad? I'm so scared.

Any symptom like a seizure or blacking out must be investigated immediately by a neurologist and pulmonologist. Please do not take any chances or wait for it to happen again; get a full medical evaluation done.