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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Hi everyone, new to the group! Chronic Asthmatic

lonasimone
lonasimone
I have been struggling with asthma for about 6 years now. I was healthy as a child and didn't start getting symptoms of asthma until high school and as I got older it got worse. Throughout college I struggled so much going into the hospital almost every month. I am originally from Ohio and moved to Arizona about 2 years ago hoping it would get better but it really hasn't. I am only 24 years old and am disabled due to asthma! I always wanted a support group and am hoping I have found a place here! I have been able to stay out of the hospital for a few months now but I am feeling the pressure of my asthma creeping back up. I feel lost sometimes because noone truly understands my daily struggle even though I don't show it on the outside. I smile a lot and laugh because it is the only way I can get through my day to begin another.
sonnycamehome
sonnycamehome
Hi Lona,

Welcome to the group!
I'm sorry to hear of your struggles with asthma. I understand how discouraging it can be to do everything in your power to reduce asthma flare ups, and then still get them anyway.

I think you will find that the people here are very helpful and knowledgeable. I hope you find the support you are looking for.

Again, welcome to the group. We're happy to have you here!

:)
laurie32
laurie32
Welcome to the group. I have asthma too. I was born with it. I know how you feel. You need to figure out what make you have a asthma attack. There alot if things that make you have asthma attack. Like strong smell lotion, strong smell clean stuff, strong smell clothing soap. Strong smell soap, spice food, smoking, grass, cold food, dust, strong smell perfume, hot weather, some candy, sometime hot shower and bath, get overheat, too much exercise, too much walk, and other thing. Make sure you alway carry your med with you. If you want to talk you can message me. I hope you feel better soon. Hugs
lonasimone
lonasimone
Thanks everyone! Laurie I have a ton of triggers like a lot that you mentioned. I also have them when I am sleeping, just sitting down, walking from one area to another and more. I take treatments throughout the day and most times they help for an hour or two then it's back. Yes, I totally agree with carrying my meds since I have several inhalers throughout my apartment and car just in case I have an attack. I am so happy that my mom sent me this link because I often struggle with feeling alone due to noone understanding how I constantly feel like I can't breathe on a daily basis.
lonasimone
lonasimone
Just a quick update! I ended up in the hospital and was admitted sadly I knew itwoupd happen sooner rather later, glad I was able to get some responses and support! Thanks for your kind words :) hope you guys are doing alright (((hugs to everyone)))
annettearizona
annettearizona
hello and welcome! Yes unless someone else has suffered with the same health issue they can't really understand what you're going thru..so we have to find out own tricks of what helps us get thru the tuff times and keep involved with activities etc
laurie32
laurie32
I am sorry that you was in the hospital. I hope you feel better soon. Hugs
redvelvetcake
redvelvetcake
Welcome! I'm sorry you had to go to the hospital! I hope you're feeling better!
laurie32
laurie32
I am sorry that you are in the hospital. I hope you feel better soon. That true some people do not unstanding how we feel have asthma. I have people made fun of me because I have asthma. Have asthma is not fun to have. I hope you get the meds that make you feel better and help you breath better. Hugs
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