I too have asthma issues that became apparent later in life. I'm struggling getting off
prednisone. I've been on it since Nov. And also in the hosp. a few times in the last year inahalf.
I went from my primary doctor, to the E.R. many times, then finally to a pulmonolgist.
Can't spell the greatest so pardon that, but i would suggest a lung specialist.
I still have issues but I have to get educated on my triggers and learn my body better.
No perfume, smoking, incents, thank God my cat's not a trigger. Thats my take on it.
Tale care, hon. Be well. my real name is Cathy
Hey Sara,
Howz your health now? Awaiting your reply.
Hey Sara,
Sad to hear about your asthma attack but glad to hear that your feeling better now. I have my kid who is suffering from asthma and recently he has got asthma attack and been hospitalized for a month and become breathless. He has got trouble in talking also. His lips and fingernails turned bluish color.Not only for us, many people are suffering from asthma attacks. I will pray the almighty for all of our recovery.One more thing is Yoga helps a lot to control asthma. I'm researching more on asthma and pass on the information so that it's helpful for people like us suffering from asthma.
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Glad you're doing well. I'm feeling a lot better now too thanks, though am still getting realy tired when out of the house for too long. Will be right as rain in no time though, I'm sure! I'm OK with perfumes, though other sprays like hairspray and some cleaning products set me off! Some exercises like walking, using a treadmill or ex bike make me really chesty, but swimming, well, I can do that all day long, no problem! Strange isn't it! Glad you're keeping a diary - it's really helpful.
Yes, it is a learning curve. You just gave me the idea to start a diary too. I only found a few things, like heat, humidity, exercise, colds, and perfumes. I'm doing great now, thank you ! Hope you're doing better too.
Thanks for your comments, glad to know I'm not alone, it's reassuring! Hope you are doing well now. It's a learning curve isn't it when you have just been diagnosed, the triggers etc. So far I've found that mist, steam and damper conditions like going to the swimming pool are really helpful for me, whereas dry air and heat are really bad. I know people who are the opposite and can't bear any kind of water vapour. I've started to keep a diary so i can ientify what I've done in the run up to attacks. Thanks for your kind words!
When I was diagnosed (early may) after having an asthma attack that landed me in the emergency room , I felt unwell for about a month or so. Everytime I have a small flare up, I usually feel unwell for one or two days. Sorry that I wasn't much help, I just wanted to let you know that it happens to me too. Hope you feel better soon, and good luck :)