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Doesn't anyone have asthma? I know alot of people with it who live in WNY and it has been an awful year. I have been to the Drs. more in the past 4 months than I have all last year. At first they thought I might have inhaled a spore when I was in AZ but now they suggest I move out there because the air is better. We are not going to move ,our family is here. We need to get some info flowing on this site, I have alot of family with it plus I was an RN and worked with patients with respiratory problems. I have alot of info and can get alot of info. I also have 2 grandsons with it. Anyone out there who wants to get a conversation going regarding asthma do it. Sarah Redhawk

My brother has asthma and he gets all these allergies and redness all over him when he gets attacks. It's real scary sometimes cause he gets it by just eating something or when he puts lotion on himself.

I've had asthma for 53years
I can be scary
There are my things that can trigger Asthma
And many wonderful websites where you can inquire about asthma
Proper medication is surely a key to keeping asthma under control
And knowing what triggers your symptoms

I agree with Skyhaven, as a patient of asthma you must avoid the triggers, proper medication and discipline is the key to control the disease.

my daughter has asthma - she was tested for allergies, and the tests all came back negative. A lot of children where I live (Fairbanks, AK) have asthma. Locally there is a huge air quality concern here. We manage DD's asthma with a combination of medication and daily peak flow monitoring. Knowing triggers helps (respiratory infections, cold air, and mold). Exercise is really good for people with asthma. Sometimes those newly diagnosed are concerned they can't exercise or shouldn't strain themselves. I think it is frustrating for the newly diagnosed, trying to identify the tirggers and learning what works best for them to manage. By tracking your peak flows and symptoms, you can learn a lot.