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What are some asthma myths and misunderstandings?

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11/01/2018 at 7:29 PM

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With asthma, as with most chronic conditions, there are numerous and various myths and misunderstandings about the disease.

These myths and misunderstandings of asthma may lead to frustration by those that are experiencing the disease.

What are some myths and misunderstandings about asthma that you have been exposed to?

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11/11/2018 at 1:09 PM

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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05/28/2024 at 4:37 AM

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Do you have a nebulizer? Works much better. I find my inhaler doesn't always work so I do nebulizer. I even bought a portable one

What are some asthma myths and misunderstandings? https://www.carenity.us/forum/asthma/living-with-asthma/what-are-some-asthma-myths-and-misunderstandings-568 2024-05-28 04:37:33

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02/28/2019 at 12:05 AM

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Hello members, this is a very intriguing topic and I wanted to bring attention to it, so I hope you do not mind me tagging you.

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02/28/2019 at 9:41 PM

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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.

What are some asthma myths and misunderstandings? https://www.carenity.us/forum/asthma/living-with-asthma/what-are-some-asthma-myths-and-misunderstandings-568 2019-02-28 21:41:37

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03/01/2019 at 6:16 PM

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.

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03/02/2019 at 3:19 AM

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@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.

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03/02/2019 at 4:19 AM

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!

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03/02/2019 at 4:26 AM

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.

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04/09/2019 at 12:09 AM

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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.

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

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@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?

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