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By Vivian S. on Sun, 01-01-12, 23:08

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Asthma

Hi! My name is Vivian and I have asthma. I don't like to say that I just have asthma because people generally don't take it seriously. I like to say that I have the type of respiratory condition that could kill me. The reason I joined this support group is because I feel like nobody understands how scary asthma can be, and I get frustrated sometimes explaining to people what its like to have asthma as bad as I do. I figured the only people who can understand are the ones who have asthma and maybe the parents of children who have asthma. I was born with asthma and around the age of 11 I thought I had out grew my asthma symptoms. Although sad to say they have returned in the last couple years now and being 17 and in my completely matured adult body, I believe I Will deal with this condition for the rest of my life. Well, I hope I get what I am looking for in this support group, Can't wait to make some new friends!
XOXO,
Vivian.

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By CK on Tue, 01-03-12, 10:55

Welcome Vivian!

Sometimes I believe in as many as six impossible things before breakfast-Alice in Wonderland

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By invisible44 on Wed, 01-04-12, 20:13

Hi Vivian :-) I can relate to your issues! I keep telling my husband can you SEE that I can't breath..he's like NO..exactly my point..which is why it gets ignored..I cry so often over it for the same reason..not being taken seriously.. I was wondering do you have allergies? that can trigger it big time. I'm basically allergic to my HOUSE it's awful. we have mold and everyday I can't breath and my dr doesn't want to give me a nebulizer! I'm ready to change Dr's she just blames my dog which I admit can be part of it but if we keep her hair short it's not so bad. The mold from hurricanes recently did me in(have a sinus infection too..ugh) frustrating isn't it!?? I totally agree with you of how scary too..as it happens panic sets in and it gets worse. My plan might be a new allergist and have been told to see a pulmonologist..hope my input helps and doesn't just sound like complaining..I see where your coming from :-) WELCOME :-)

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By Joycemom on Thu, 01-05-12, 15:27

Hi, my name is Shirley and I was diagnosed with asthma about five years ago after having never had it before. I am 44 years old. I developed symptoms shortly after I quit smoking. My alternative medicine doc told me once why this happened but I didn't quite understand it. What I do understand is that it is very scary and frustrating, esp for someone who loves to play tennis and be active. Does anyone out there know how to control exercise-induced asthma without using your rescue inhaler? Any other tips on how to reduce the amount of steroids one has to take to maintain an asthma free life? THank you.

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