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What is your scariest asthma symptom?

Asthma symptoms can be very unexpected and sometimes frightening. What are your scariest asthma symptoms? And how do you cope with them?

  1. cough that won't stop

    1. she told me that the best and fastest way to get my voice back is to not talk (ha, ha), but other options are to rest my voice as much as possible and not sing...just mouth the words or remain silent... low humming is okay, but do not raise my voice or shout...easy does it!

    2. I'm glad to hear you have some suggestions to think about! Take it easy and allow your voice to heal. All the best, Lauren (Team member)

  2. Sudden coughing attack where I can barely catch my breath. Nebulizer and inhalers help calm me down. But I can clear a room very quickly.

    1. yes mam that's scarey . An it's like no one understands unless they been there . .. when them attacks happen makes u feel better iif someone's just there .. I go immediately into the nose breathing in an out the mouth purged lips that helps me best

    2. Pursed lip breathing is such an important skill for anyone with a respiratory problem! I'm glad you know it and use it, it can make a big difference.

      Here's a video for others who might want to know more.

      https://www.lung.org/lung-health-diseases/lung-disease-lookup/copd/resource-library/pursed-lip-breathing-video

      Keep taking good care of yourself! -Melissa, team member

  3. A reaction to aspirin, after being tested a few months before. Ended up in ER via ambulance.

    1. Thanks for sharing! How scary!! Thank goodness you called 911 and were able to get to the ER. -Lauren (team member)

    2. So you were tested for aspirin reactions and it came back negative? I'm so glad you're OK. -Melissa, team member

  4. Cough that won't allow a breath in, once I couldn't even use my inhaler. Put me in the hospital for 3 days. Thought I was dying before I called 911.

    1. this is mine too. The moment I couldn't breathe in or out. I was lucky enough to be in hospital at the time, having my worst asthma attack. Wouldn't wish that on anyone.

    2. My goodness, this sounds so scary. I'm glad to hear that you immediately called 911. How long was the recovery from this incident? -Lauren (Team member)

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