Asthma Support Group

Asthma is a disease of the human respiratory system where the airways narrow, often in response to a "trigger" such as exposure to an allergen, cold air, exercise, or emotional stress. This airway narrowing causes symptoms such as wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness, and coughing, which respond to bronchodilators.

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smileandlaugh 08/21/2013

I'm 36 years old and never had asthma.
the other night was sick and went to Dr and he said I had a asthma attack attack and in have asthma.
can that happen in adult hood ?

grannie 08/21/2013

Sure you can.

http://www.aafa.org/display.cfm?id=8&sub=17&cont=157

smileandlaugh 08/21/2013

thank you for the info :-)

grannie 08/21/2013

You are welcome dear. I hope your Doctor gave you a rescue inhaler, "just in case".

DivineSilence 08/22/2013

Yes it is common... called Adult Onset Asthma.

deleted_user 09/16/2013

I got asthma at 42 years old . on set adult allergies
the worst came into being is this year . i am new to the sight also

thelmanlouise 09/17/2013

welcome to the site!
Yes, it can happen. Your doc should have given you an albuterol inhaler ,of some kind ,and instructions on how and when to use it.

deleted_user 09/18/2013

Iam 67 and was diagnosed 3 years ago. On top of asthma I developed pulmonary embolisms in both lungs from immobility. I hate being on prednisone, it contributes to immobility. Hope you feel better

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