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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!

  1. 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)

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