Is asthma contagious?
My friend's child has asthma, and my son often plays with him. I was just wondering if I need to take any precautions. Is asthma contagious?
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4 months ago
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No, asthma is not contagious at all, so you don't need to spend money on isolating anyone or buying extra sanitizing products. It is purely an internal lung condition. Just focus your budget on getting the right inhaler and regular checkups.
7 months ago
As a nurse, I can assure you that asthma is 100% non-contagious. It is an inflammatory condition of the airways, usually triggered by dust, pollen, or genetics, and not by any virus or bacteria. You can safely stay near anyone who has it.
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7 months ago
No, asthma is not contagious. You cannot catch it from someone else who has it. It is just a personal allergy and breathing issue, so please don't worry.
7 months ago
I completely understand why you might worry about this, health doubts can really make your mind jump to scary conclusions. Please relax, because asthma is not contagious at all and you cannot catch it from anyone.
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No, asthma is absolutely not contagious. You cannot catch it from coughing or sharing food.