Lifetime AsthmaHow long have I had asthma isn't the right question. The question should be when was I told what asthma is. When...reactions3comments
I Was Diagnosed With Adult-Onset AsthmaMy asthma was diagnosed as adult-onset when I also was 50 years old, by a pulmonologist. It was following a severe sinus...reactions1comment
Living With Asthma Before Inhaled SteroidsI was diagnosed with allergic asthma when I was 12 years old. I believe puberty brought it on and that estrogen affects...reactions1comment
UndiagnosedI went years being undiagnosed. I would get a cold and it would immediately go to my lungs, I'd cough all night...reactions1comment
You’ve Had Asthma For How Long?!You’ve had asthma for how long?! That’s the most common response I get when talking about my asthma. I’ve had asthma for...reactions1comment
First Asthma CampMy son was 7 years old and an active asthmatic. I dropped him off for his first 7-day asthma camp. I gave...reactions1comment
5 Years OldI had asthma since I was 5 years old. They found out because I stopped breathing...reactions1comment
Campfire SurvivorI had never had asthma until I was in California's most devastating fire. The campfire was one of the most intense things...reactions1comment
Our JourneyMy 6-year-old daughter and I both have asthma. She has had several surgeries to open her airway. She is on three meds...reactions1comment
Asthma in 1952I started my asthma journey in 1952 at age 4 living with 2 parents that smoked heavily. At age 71, I have...reactions1comment
Life with AsthmaI was diagnosed with asthma when I was 2 years old following an asthma attack after a hernia repair. I've dealt with...reactions1comment
Whooping cough turned into asthmaI have several chronic illnesses and disabilities including PCOS, orthostatic intolerance, insulin resistance, and hypoglycemia. I know that seems like diabetes but...reactions1comment
Welcome to Asthma.net StoriesAt Asthma.net, we believe that we are stronger together than we are alone. Living with asthma can be a challenge, but the...reactions7comments
RelapseI received my asthma diagnosis at age 7 after running outside in the cold at school. I had my first asthma attack...reactions3comments
My Personal & Family Asthma Story: "You Are Managing This Very Well"...the Urgent Care physician said to me after auscultating my lung fields. "No sign of pneumonia. You are well in control of...reactionscomments
My daughter has always been sickShe will be 45 this year. She has been married, raised 2 kids, then went to college to earn her degree (after...reactions5comments
Itchy BackI replied to the Itchy Lung article with this as well: I have had itchy lungs since I was a kid. No...reactions2comments
Mucus FloodI was diagnosed in my early 20's with asthma. For many years, I dealt with it. Increase and decrease medicine as needed...reactions10comments
My Road to AsthmaNow that I look back at my childhood, I believe that's where damage began. My father was a chain smoker; I can't...reactions3comments
Not smart enoughBack in 2010, I would be short of breath. My heart would beat so hard just from a short walk to work...reactions7comments
