Asthma Management

Did you hear she won't be able to have kids?

Anyway, there are actually more natural ways to handle this kind of stuff...
Like living by the coast or up in the mountains. On my first day of vacation, I felt like I really needed my Ventolin, but I hadn't brought it with me—so the doctor told me to just hang tight and let the sea air settle things down.
She was right, honestly. After that, I didn't even need it once we got back from the beach, at least not right away.
The problem is, I can only manage about 10 days of vacation max, but I read online that if you want it to actually do something for your lungs, you need to be out there for months. You know, to stop the breathing issues from coming back constantly.

I can't quite remember my exact allergy percentages or whatever. I know it's dust, feathers, pollen—I think—dust mites, and some other stuff I can't recall... I had testing done when I was a kid, but I'm 29 now.

As for sports, I'm definitely not built for the high-intensity stuff that leaves you winded instantly. Like running, for example. But trekking or steady, easy cycling? That’s fine. When I'm at the coast, I absolutely love hiking—just walking. There are plenty of jerks at the beach, sure, and lots of steep stone steps, but I handle them without any trouble. With enough motivation, I could probably do it for hours... 🙂
In a way, it works for me—good for the head, the body, and probably the lungs too. 🙂

Regarding meds, I mostly just use Ventolin as needed. Usually at night—it has a way of waking me up because I can't sleep when my breathing gets heavy.
I was prescribed Qvar, where I take two puffs every single day until the canister is empty, and after that, I don't run into breathing problems nearly as often.

Andrew Peterson2 said:Did you hear she won't be able to have kids?

Anyway, there are actually more natural ways to handle this kind of stuff...
Like living by the coast or up in the mountains. On my first day of vacation, I felt like I really needed my Ventolin, but I hadn't brought it with me—so the doctor told me to just hang tight and let the sea air settle things down.
She was right, honestly. After that, I didn't even need it once we got back from the beach, at least not right away.
The problem is, I can only manage about 10 days of vacation max, but I read online that if you want it to actually do something for your lungs, you need to be out there for months. You know, to stop the breathing issues from coming back constantly.

I can't quite remember my exact allergy percentages or whatever. I know it's dust, feathers, pollen—I think—dust mites, and some other stuff I can't recall... I had testing done when I was a kid, but I'm 29 now.

As for sports, I'm definitely not built for the high-intensity stuff that leaves you winded instantly. Like running, for example. But trekking or steady, easy cycling? That’s fine. When I'm at the coast, I absolutely love hiking—just walking. There are plenty of jerks at the beach, sure, and lots of steep stone steps, but I handle them without any trouble. With enough motivation, I could probably do it for hours... 🙂
In a way, it works for me—good for the head, the body, and probably the lungs too. 🙂

Regarding meds, I mostly just use Ventolin as needed. Usually at night—it has a way of waking me up because I can't sleep when my breathing gets heavy.
I was prescribed Qvar, where I take two puffs every single day until the canister is empty, and after that, I don't run into breathing problems nearly as often.

I have a friend with Asthma whose heart function has weakened from long-term Ventolin use. They suspect her heart might not handle a natural birth, but thankfully, she’ll have a C-section.

Regarding the ocean, I'm glad it helps you.
We live about 10 meters from the water. 😁 We're on the beach every morning and evening, and we walk along the shore even in winter. She was doing great in July; she didn't cough once and we weren't using Fentanyl patch then. But after the first big storm hit, she had such bad obstructions that we didn't sleep for three days because of her choking. So, in terms of the long term, the ocean doesn't help us at all.

The point is, we get hit by these massive, harsh winds. We're tucked in a canyon surrounded by mountains, a river, and the sea... if it were just the sea, it would be better, but it's humid here and the wind is brutal.

silentbison17 said:It’s like some kind of damn karma—the allergy tests are awful. She reacts to almost everything. Not everything, maybe, but she reacted to about 70% of the panel, just at lower levels... eggs, milk, flour, peanuts, whitefish, trout, ragweed, pine, pollen... There's no way I can isolate her from the world based on that...

Thank you all so much, you've really comforted me. 😉

I know there's just the possibility that she might struggle with a natural birth later on due to years of Ventolin potentially affecting heart rhythm, but hey, we'll cross that bridge when we come to it...🙂

I haven't heard that myself—not because of the Ventolin, specifically—but rather because long-term, intermittent breathing struggles and physical strain can sometimes trigger minor irregularities in heart function, like arrhythmias and such. Nothing life-threatening, mind you... just something to keep in view.

I should also mention that during my military medical exam—back when I was already on Seretide—I experienced some arrhythmia. My heart rate just wasn't syncing up properly with the physical exertion levels they were measuring. However, the EKG came back 100% normal—so, naturally, they didn't give it a second thought. This was about 15 years ago, anyway—all in all, I don't see any reason to be worried.

I’ve been sitting here chewing on a pretty heavy question, just wondering...
What’s the actual life expectancy for people with Asthma? Like, how long do we usually last—and I’m talking about those of us who have been dealing with this since we were kids. I heard about someone once—didn't know them personally, obviously—who passed away in their 40s. They had asthma, but they were also carrying a bit of extra weight too...

Andrew Peterson2 said:I’ve been sitting here chewing on a pretty heavy question, just wondering...
What’s the actual life expectancy for people with Asthma? Like, how long do we usually last—and I’m talking about those of us who have been dealing with this since we were kids. I heard about someone once—didn't know them personally, obviously—who passed away in their 40s. They had asthma, but they were also carrying a bit of extra weight too...

Honestly, the better question is whether Asthma can even be cured or if we're just stuck with it forever.

Jamie Rivera78 said:Honestly, the better question is whether Asthma can even be cured or if we're just stuck with it forever.

No, asthma isn't curable. There is simply no magic pill we can take to make it vanish overnight. It is a chronic condition that stays with you for life, but if you manage it properly with medication, can't it be kept under control so it doesn't impact your quality of life?

Andrew Peterson2 said:I’ve been sitting here chewing on a pretty heavy question, just wondering...
What’s the actual life expectancy for people with Asthma? Like, how long do we usually last—and I’m talking about those of us who have been dealing with this since we were kids. I heard about someone once—didn't know them personally, obviously—who passed away in their 40s. They had asthma, but they were also carrying a bit of extra weight too...

People don't die from asthma in the 21st century. It was a different story back in the 19th century or earlier, before modern treatments even existed. Today, you live *with* asthma rather than dying from it. Since we now have such an incredible array of effective medications, the real variable isn't lifespan—it's quality of life. Doesn't it all come down to how well you manage the condition?

rustymason82 said:No, asthma isn't curable. There is simply no magic pill we can take to make it vanish overnight. It is a chronic condition that stays with you for life, but if you manage it properly with medication, can't it be kept under control so it doesn't impact your quality of life?

I'm pretty sure that's total BS. I had a brutal case of asthma from day one—spent more time in the hospital than I care to admit. But then, around age seven, things started chilling out. Even those miserable allergies just vanished. I haven't dealt with a single symptom or touched a single inhaler in over 30 years.

Jamie Rivera78 said:I'm pretty sure that's total BS. I had a brutal case of asthma from day one—spent more time in the hospital than I care to admit. But then, around age seven, things started chilling out. Even those miserable allergies just vanished. I haven't dealt with a single symptom or touched a single inhaler in over 30 years.

If you start Googling everything, you'll never feel certain again.
Asthma can be managed—whether through medication or simply because your body learns how to adapt and live with it—but it cannot be cured. We can certainly keep the symptoms under control, but a permanent cure? Is that even possible?

Ivica is unfortunately right. Asthma isn't something you just cure, but if you stay on top of your therapy and hit those regular checkups, you can keep it totally under control. It gets to the point where it won't even mess with your daily routine. Honestly, relying on Ventolin is really just a sign of how much the asthma has taken hold and how serious the case actually is.

silentbison17 said:It’s like some kind of damn karma—the allergy tests are awful. She reacts to almost everything. Not everything, maybe, but she reacted to about 70% of the panel, just at lower levels... eggs, milk, flour, peanuts, whitefish, trout, ragweed, pine, pollen... There's no way I can isolate her from the world based on that...

Thank you all so much, you've really comforted me. 😉

I know there's just the possibility that she might struggle with a natural birth later on due to years of Ventolin potentially affecting heart rhythm, but hey, we'll cross that bridge when we come to it...🙂

silentbison17 said:I have a friend with Asthma whose heart function has weakened from long-term Ventolin use. They suspect her heart might not handle a natural birth, but thankfully, she’ll have a C-section.

Regarding the ocean, I'm glad it helps you.
We live about 10 meters from the water. 😁 We're on the beach every morning and evening, and we walk along the shore even in winter. She was doing great in July; she didn't cough once and we weren't using Fentanyl patch then. But after the first big storm hit, she had such bad obstructions that we didn't sleep for three days because of her choking. So, in terms of the long term, the ocean doesn't help us at all.

The point is, we get hit by these massive, harsh winds. We're tucked in a canyon surrounded by mountains, a river, and the sea... if it were just the sea, it would be better, but it's humid here and the wind is brutal.

I don't know who told her that, but she can absolutely have a normal vaginal birth—unless there are other medical reasons for a C-section, I mean. It has to be something completely unrelated to asthma...

I’ve been dealing with this for ages—constant treatments, several rounds of testing, and a mountain of hospital stays due to bronchitis and bronchial asthma, which eventually shifted into allergic asthma. I’ve spent plenty of time in seaside clinics too, living off Ventolin and various other inhalers and meds... yet I still had two kids, naturally, without any complications whatsoever. Plus, just ten days before my second birth, I was literally hooked up to IV drips and inhalations just so I could actually make it through the delivery, since my asthma decided to flare up right at the worst possible moment. So, my take? If everything is being managed and treated properly, there shouldn't be any real obstacles to a natural birth when you're dealing with asthma.

rustymason82 said:If you start Googling everything, you'll never feel certain again.
Asthma can be managed—whether through medication or simply because your body learns how to adapt and live with it—but it cannot be cured. We can certainly keep the symptoms under control, but a permanent cure? Is that even possible?

Look, I haven't touched a single pill in 30 years. Zero symptoms. I run, I hike, I live my life without any freaking restrictions. And you're still standing there telling me I haven't cured myself? Please.

:klap:

Michelle Thomas38 said:I don't know who told her that, but she can absolutely have a normal vaginal birth—unless there are other medical reasons for a C-section, I mean. It has to be something completely unrelated to asthma...

I’ve been dealing with this for ages—constant treatments, several rounds of testing, and a mountain of hospital stays due to bronchitis and bronchial asthma, which eventually shifted into allergic asthma. I’ve spent plenty of time in seaside clinics too, living off Ventolin and various other inhalers and meds... yet I still had two kids, naturally, without any complications whatsoever. Plus, just ten days before my second birth, I was literally hooked up to IV drips and inhalations just so I could actually make it through the delivery, since my asthma decided to flare up right at the worst possible moment. So, my take? If everything is being managed and treated properly, there shouldn't be any real obstacles to a natural birth when you're dealing with asthma.

:klap::klap::klap::klap: thanks 🙂

Jamie Rivera78 said:Look, I haven't touched a single pill in 30 years. Zero symptoms. I run, I hike, I live my life without any freaking restrictions. And you're still standing there telling me I haven't cured myself? Please.

I really have nothing to argue about with you. Asthma is essentially incurable. Unless, of course, you're some kind of medical phenomenon?
Given how diagnostic tools worked 30 years ago, I would actually be more inclined to wonder if you even had asthma to begin with, or if someone simply misdiagnosed you.
Unless you happen to know more than all the doctors combined? Because they are quite clear on one thing: asthma is a chronic condition that cannot be cured.

rustymason82 said:I really have nothing to argue about with you. Asthma is essentially incurable. Unless, of course, you're some kind of medical phenomenon?
Given how diagnostic tools worked 30 years ago, I would actually be more inclined to wonder if you even had asthma to begin with, or if someone simply misdiagnosed you.
Unless you happen to know more than all the doctors combined? Because they are quite clear on one thing: asthma is a chronic condition that cannot be cured.

Look, you chose to get into this fight; nobody forced your hand. But acting like you've got all the answers isn't going to get you anywhere.
My diagnosis wasn't some one-off guess—it was confirmed over and over. I spent more time in hospital beds than I did in my own house. I’ve spent countless nights choking on my own cough. I could go on forever about everything I did to try and kick this thing, because believe me, nothing about this happened by accident.
I’m not interested in debating whether doctors are geniuses or idiots. I can agree that most of the time, asthma is a lifelong struggle, but I'm damn sure it's not a universal rule.
At the end of the day, keep doubting whatever you want. My recovery matters way more to me than your skepticism.

Jamie Rivera78 said:Look, you chose to get into this fight; nobody forced your hand. But acting like you've got all the answers isn't going to get you anywhere.
My diagnosis wasn't some one-off guess—it was confirmed over and over. I spent more time in hospital beds than I did in my own house. I’ve spent countless nights choking on my own cough. I could go on forever about everything I did to try and kick this thing, because believe me, nothing about this happened by accident.
I’m not interested in debating whether doctors are geniuses or idiots. I can agree that most of the time, asthma is a lifelong struggle, but I'm damn sure it's not a universal rule.
At the end of the day, keep doubting whatever you want. My recovery matters way more to me than your skepticism.

You can talk about how you "cured" yourself, but maybe take that conversation to an alternative forum instead of this one.

Jamie Rivera78 said:Look, you chose to get into this fight; nobody forced your hand. But acting like you've got all the answers isn't going to get you anywhere.
My diagnosis wasn't some one-off guess—it was confirmed over and over. I spent more time in hospital beds than I did in my own house. I’ve spent countless nights choking on my own cough. I could go on forever about everything I did to try and kick this thing, because believe me, nothing about this happened by accident.
I’m not interested in debating whether doctors are geniuses or idiots. I can agree that most of the time, asthma is a lifelong struggle, but I'm damn sure it's not a universal rule.
At the end of the day, keep doubting whatever you want. My recovery matters way more to me than your skepticism.

I’d argue it was actually bronchitis. My brother dealt with the exact same stuff until he was about seven. He ended up in the hospital all the time because of it. Then, suddenly, it was gone and he never had issues again. Asthma gets misdiagnosed as other similar illnesses all the time. These kinds of respiratory issues in kids often just vanish on their own. It definitely wasn't chronic asthma.

rustymason82 said:You can talk about how you "cured" yourself, but maybe take that conversation to an alternative forum instead of this one.

Drop the quotes, man, it makes zero sense. I have no clue why talking about being cured is such a taboo subject here. What’s the big deal? Is it actually forbidden to say I’m better now? Why are you getting so worked up about it?

Patrick Thomas29 said:I’d argue it was actually bronchitis. My brother dealt with the exact same stuff until he was about seven. He ended up in the hospital all the time because of it. Then, suddenly, it was gone and he never had issues again. Asthma gets misdiagnosed as other similar illnesses all the time. These kinds of respiratory issues in kids often just vanish on their own. It definitely wasn't chronic asthma.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asthma
See, even here it says half of all childhood asthma cases aren't even diagnosable after age 10. So much for that whole "life sentence" myth.
I did some digging, and what I had was asthmatic bronchitis. In your book, is asthmatic bronchitis something you actually get over, or are we stuck with it?
Yeah, I used to have all kinds of allergies too. Now? Nothing.

Jamie Rivera78 said:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asthma
See, even here it says half of all childhood asthma cases aren't even diagnosable after age 10. So much for that whole "life sentence" myth.
I did some digging, and what I had was asthmatic bronchitis. In your book, is asthmatic bronchitis something you actually get over, or are we stuck with it?
Yeah, I used to have all kinds of allergies too. Now? Nothing.

Yeah, that's possible. From what I know about allergies, most childhood ones tend to clear up after puberty or around that age.
It's all pretty connected. Anyway, glad you're in the clear.🙂
Not sure how old you are now, but I was diagnosed with Asthma a few years back, mostly after my thirties. I also dealt with some bronchial issues when I was a kid. Definitely stay cautious.