Are You Newly Diagnosed With Asthma?
We know that oftentimes, many of our community members are brand new to their asthma diagnosis or maybe are just finding our community and are eager to learn more about their condition. We thought this might be a helpful place to start if you're unsure what type of information you're looking for in our community.
Check out some article recommendations, and tell us more about your diagnosis story through our polls, "this or that's," and forums! We look forward to learning about you and supporting you in your asthma journey.
Back to the basics of asthma
Whether recently diagnosed or wanting to talk about the possibility of asthma with your doctor, you have likely been told and/or read a lot of medical information. Sometimes that can be confusing, and you might need information broken down.
We recommend reading some content about asthma written by our Editorial Team to help you form a solid basis of understanding. Here are some articles to get started:
Who else has asthma?
You may not know anyone in your personal life who also contends with asthma. We have you covered! In the Asthma.net community, we have health leaders who share their personal experiences with the condition.
Remember, not everyone's experience is exactly the same. You may relate to some parts of different people's stories. But you also have your own. There may be other people in our community who could connect with your experiences! If you are comfortable sharing your story, you can do so by clicking the link below. People can read and comment on it when they come across it on our site.
What are the comorbidities of asthma?
People who have asthma can also have other conditions called comorbidities. Here are some articles to check out that are related to some of the comorbidities of asthma:
This or That
Are you living with a condition in addition to asthma?
Newly diagnosed and still have questions?
It's best to bring your questions to your doctor. These articles can help you prepare for your appointments:
- Tips for Communicating With Your Doctor
- Planting Seeds: Getting What You Want From Your Doctor
- Advocating for Yourself With Your Doctor
We also know that sometimes doctors cannot speak to experiences with a condition, and it is best to ask another person with the same condition. That's why we have a forums page. You can also ask the community a question right here, by typing your question in the box below!
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