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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masseffectN7
masseffectN7

hey everyone! I'm new to the club I just joined because I feel I need to meet some like minded souls. Struggled with depression around 11 years and anxiety alongside it. I'm on meds was on fluoxetine but started to get down bad so had to change currently on citalopram and doing better. Only problem is I've recently been diagnosed with asthma and it's absolutely terrifying me and of course depression/anxiety has picked up on and is using it to f with me. My dad has had it all his life and I understand people cope with it but it's like smackdown in the face to me suddenly everything has changed in my life and I don't know how to deal with it 

geoyur77
geoyur77
Have had asthma all my life, being aware of what I am allergic to and eliminating those. Main things humans are allergic to are animals, pollen, molds, and dust mites. Remove anilmsls, flowers and rugs/ carpets has allowed me to live almost asthma free
Jeremiah2911
Jeremiah2911
I've had asthma all my life. The first thing you need is a good pulmonologist. Don't just rely on a family doctor to treat your lungs. Next up is follow the pulmo dr's instructions. Take all meds as directed, even when you don't feel sick. And then, know your triggers. Avoid smokers! I get to add COPD to my list of problems thanks to living with a smoker for 31 years. Carry a rescue inhaler even if you don't think you'll need it. It's not hard, just get informed & organized. You've got this!
laurie32
laurie32
I have asthma too. I was born with it. I do have axierty too. I do understand how you feel. I iknow have asthma and axierty is not fun. All you can do is try to relax and take it easy.
carterbrautigan
carterbrautigan
I am very allergic to some kinds of aerosol room fresheners, but not all. I developed asthma in my late teens. Mine is triggered by strenuous exercise that induces hard breathing; then the mucus membranes start swelling.
laurie32
laurie32
There alot of things that can make you have a asthma attack. Like strong smell lotion.,soap, strong smell clothing soap,spice food, grass, dust, hot weather, get overheat, way too hot shower, some candy, some med, cold weather , smoke, too much perfume, too much walk or running, too much execrise. Rember to carry your inhale with you when you go someplace. It a good idea to keep a few in different place. Like keep one in your purse and have other one at work. Have other one at home and other one in your car. Maybe have your friend or family to have one for you. This way if you run out of one you have a back up one.
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