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Asthma Attack, and getting over it.

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lollypop22
lollypop22

I had an asthma attack which in itself was bad enough, this is the 3rd one in 6 years, always in December when the weather goes really cold, The steroids are bad enough with the side effects, but staying in as you are not well enough to go out is shocking. I don't think people understand how this can wipe you out from being a happy outdoor kind of person, to a house person. Mind you I am still here which is fantastic, just have to get better now and recover.

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  • mic71403
    mic71403 lollypop22

    Posted

    Hi Lollipop,

    Very moving account by you.

    Last night the emergency ambulance was called by by wife, cos I had a very tight chest as well as breathing difficulties,about four times over the day, then again at 3am, when all is dark and scary. Ventolin not working. Reluctantto start steroids....

    All well now , but as diagnosis of late onset eosinophil asthma I'm still learning symptoms, and this was a new symptom, and i thought it was a heart attack 😢

    All well now, but back in the UK now after visiting family in South Africa is not easy weather wise.

    I hope you stay warm and no further attacks this winter.

    Mic,

    Exeter

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    • lollypop22
      lollypop22 mic71403

      Posted

      Hi Mic

      Thank you, I have asthma since birth, but these days it is getting worse due to age. I hope you stay well and keep warm this winter.

      As you get to know your asthma well, you will know all the triggers and learn how to protect yourself. I am staying indoors now and keeping warm and getting better.

      Take Care

      Lollipop

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