Fatigue and Asthma
Until reading the recent article on "is fatigue a symptom of Asthma", I only thought of after attacks. I read this article and the responses from professionals and came to some conclusions. I never considered fatigue as a precursor to a flare up. I have other ailments that cause fatigue as well. But I clued in to the fact when i start feeling out of breath, and it is a possible flare coming on, the fatigue I get is from the asthma.
This is a game changer for me. I don't always get over-mucousy, and my oxygen percentage is almost always normal. But, when my breathing is a certain way, I get tired first then I feel like I am not getting enough air, then my chest will kinda burn, etc but no mucous overproduction, I am still battling a flare that is beginning. This knowledge is really helpful. The sensation of this fatigue is a bit different than what my other ailments give me. However, I will still have to keep in mind that my many ailments can compound to give me the worst fatigue ever. I can't describe it in words, but the asthma fatigue is different. It is not brain fatigue, nor is it physical fatigue. I hope this helps someone else. I am still learning on how my asthma affects me before, during and after flares, as well as controlling it. Lots is beyond my knowledge or control, but every bit helps!
Wow, what a super power! I'm glad to hear that you have a way to understand that a potential asthma attacks is on the way. Does this give you enough time to get your inhaler and be prepared? I hope that it does! -Lauren (Team member) 
- That kind of self-awareness is noteworthy. It's still tough to manage the uncertainty that comes with the fatigue. I hope you’re able to find ways to take care of yourself and perhaps prevent those asthma flare-ups when you start to feel that fatigue.
The compounding of ailments makes controlling attacks very difficult. And I understand. Fatigue can manifest in so many different ways. It's so difficult to describe the uniqueness of asthma fatigue. Kudos for sharing this; it may help so many others who feel similarly but might struggle to express it.
It's important to listen to your body, and it seems you're doing a great job of that. Stand strong and keep doing what you're doing. Rebecca (team member)
I struggled on with a flare and like you I felt fatigued and out of sorts .My so2 levels were good and I used my rescue inhaler anyway but still felt bad. Anyway I rapidly deteriorated a few weeks later and ended up inthe intensive care unit.Later I saw the Respiratory Consultant in my hospital stay and was amazed to find my peak flow was not moving from the starting point .If you feel like thst again please check your peak flow and never let those symptoms go on unchecked. Everyone presents differently and you know how you feel .I hope things settle down for you and wish you health and happiness. I have chronic fatigue too but you are right...it's a different feeling when you are having a flare .Don't ignore it. Yes my advice to anyone is listen to your body .You know when things are alright. Here in UK if your oxygen levels are 92 or less you are given oxygen in hospital but I appreciate that for more complex people who have other lung conditions that is probably ambitious.. As a now treated sophisticated asthma /brittle asthma person I had other medical conditions which meant flares for me were always potentially life threatening as my immune system was compromised. We are all different but we all know when things are not right. Biological therapy has been a game changer but even so I need to take precautions and thanks to everyone on the forum who shares different parts of their stories because I am learning constantly and hopefully bleu helping others with my stories along my asthma journey. I am in awe of people like you who have chronic ongoing asthma and I send you all my love and best wishes x Not sophisticated asthma...Esophil...I hate predictive text
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