What are some asthma myths and misunderstandings?

That taking your rescue inhaler works quickly, immediately, or at all. I've had multiple situations where I was rushed to the ER because my inhaler did nothing. 

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People think that if you have asthma you should not participate in any physical activity or sports... or at least when I was younger, this was a common misconception I experienced.

I think each person knows their limitations, I hope. I try to stay in shape and have realized weather makes a big difference for me. 

@Donmarie‍ same here; The cold for me is much more difficult and this can even be experienced from making the walk from the parking lot to inside the gym... I know I need to take it a bit easier that day.

Yes it seems to help if I wear a facemask.  I asked my pulmonologist and he says its just the asthma but I dont like chest pains and especially when I breathe in and it feels like I am cracking a rib. Take care!

 Anyway to get back to the topic. I do walk my dog depending on weather. I do some stretch exercises and my indoor bike. I feel so much better with exercise, mentally and physically.

I have been diagnosed with chronic severe Asthma, COPD and chronic respiratory failure.  Weather plays a big role for me, especially wind.  I usually stay indoors on windy days.  

@Donmarie Agree. What kind of facemask do you use?

@peppervaldez69 wind and cold. I do not think that is a misunderstanding of asthma, but the truth.

Cold and wind makes breathing difficult. Do you think the wind is because wind seems cold to our body?