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asthma

kenzie · Chanel

I have asthma. I was diagnosed with it when I was 13 years old. I found out that I had it b/c I started having attacks (my chest would get so tight and I just couln't breathe). I found it to be painful at times. Asthma can happen at anytime and it ranges from person to person. Mine started at the onset of puberty. My dad had childhood asthma that went away at the onset of puberty. I have a friend who only gets asthma when she has bronchitis. It's really very different for different people.

I rarely have attacks now, but if I get bronchitis or a sinus infection, I find that I use my inhaler(s) with greater frequency. I also have been on Singular in the past when I've been sick. I used to have exercise induced asthma (that's how it started). I couldn't do any kind of sports or exercise without using my inhaler first. Now, I don't really have that problem. I only have issues with my asthma with sinus problems or allergies or something illness related. I don't remember the last time I had to use my inhaler to go swimming or running.

But asthma can definitely cause pain and discomfort (your lungs aren't getting enough air, of course it can be painful!). It sounds like your asthma may go away when your sinus problems get better since that's seems to be what triggered it. But while you're experiencing symptoms, don't ever leave home without your inhaler. You don't want to get stuck somewhere without it and have an attack (that's just not fun).

JoceyBaby23 · Gucci

I have cough-induced asthma. That means that whenever I am sick with a cough, or just coughing in general, the coughing fits create a asthma attack and I cough even harder and longer, pretty much suffering under I give myself a headache. I am never sure the headaches are from lack of oxygen or just coughing too hard.

I have inhalers and i used to take an allergy pill that was supposed to help. But neither really work all that well for me.

Most of the time if you find it difficult to take a really deep breath, then you are prob having an attack, even if its just a mild one.

I was just diagnosed with it about 6 years ago in college. I was VERY sick with flu, broncitis, etc and when I was feeling better, I still couldnt stop coughing. I coughed for months after my other illnesses went away. My mom made me go to the doctor and get it checked because it was keeping me up at night.

I went to a specialist and they gave me some breathing tests in the hospital and was able to say Yes, its definately asthma.

Good luck and feel better!