Guest guest Posted June 8, 2007 Report Share Posted June 8, 2007 Unfortunately, asthma is an almost invisible/silent disease. It's not like we're all " walking " around with a broken leg and need help getting through doors or something. Anyone who's never been short of breath outside of running too fast doesn't understand what it's like to be short of breath ALL THE TIME. I used to get all kinds of *h*t in school about my asthma. Even my brother as recently as three or four years ago said, " I didn't know your asthma was really that bad. I thought mom was making it up all these years. " I am really fortunate to have an observant, caring husband and observant friends who can just look at me and know when I'm struggling with air issues. Earlier this week I had an episode in the middle of the night (brought on by stress) that had hubby running into the bedroom saying " Where's your inhaler? " as I was waking myself up coughing/choking. Enjoy your time with your nephews. Little ones are worth putting up with the big ones, and hopefully you can be a better example for them. Addy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 8, 2007 Report Share Posted June 8, 2007 Non belief/understanding is not just a family thing, it's everywhere. I was diagnosed with adult onset asthma, I did not believe the DR. I got really bad, he sent me to an allergist. I had an attack in the allergist's office and he was shocked and surprised stating, " my God, they do not know how bad you are " . They then sent me to my pulmo who is giving me about 11 meds plus Xolair. I am so bad I had to retire early because I could not function. If I did not have severe asthma, therefore researched it, I probably would still be one of those non- believers. My wife is able to see my condition, along with the hospitalizations, etc, but I printed out articles on asthma so if she wanted to read them she could (left them laying around), I also discuss responses and postings on this site with her to keep her involved, it seems to help. I guess I pretty much decided that others do not need to understand, I just need to take care of myself and do what I need to do. Ron On Jun 8, 2007, at 8:20 AM, pyle456 wrote: > Unfortunately, asthma is an almost invisible/silent disease. It's > not like we're all " walking " around with a broken leg and need help > getting through doors or something. Anyone who's never been short of > breath outside of running too fast doesn't understand what it's like > to be short of breath ALL THE TIME. I used to get all kinds of *h*t > in school about my asthma. Even my brother as recently as three or > four years ago said, " I didn't know your asthma was really that bad. > I thought mom was making it up all these years. " > > I am really fortunate to have an observant, caring husband and > observant friends who can just look at me and know when I'm > struggling with air issues. Earlier this week I had an episode in > the middle of the night (brought on by stress) that had hubby running > into the bedroom saying " Where's your inhaler? " as I was waking > myself up coughing/choking. > > Enjoy your time with your nephews. Little ones are worth putting up > with the big ones, and hopefully you can be a better example for > them. > > Addy > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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