Does it matter....

I know this may sound like a stupid question, but i have only just joined this group as none of my friends or family have asthma and i was looking for a way to find friends and people to talk to as well as learn more and speak about asthma. I just feel like a phoney as everyone seems to suffer so much worse than me, and know so much more as ive only really been recently diagnosed, it doesnt matter if my asthmas only moderate does it? xxx

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Hi and welcome to the board. Everyone is welcome on here no matter what level your asthma is. Everyone is affected and can be restricted in so many different ways.

They are all levels so post and join in, have fun and ask away, if there is anything you need or want to know.

It can be very daunting when you are first diagnosed so please please ask even if you think it is a silly question someone will have been through simlar and we are all willing to help.

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It does not matter at all, if you look through posts you will see posts from all ranges or the spectrum. From the odd puff on a releiver to regular nebs. If Asthma is affecting you, if you have questions then this is a good place to be. One warning to get it really badly is extremely rare don't be scared by some stuff you might read, most asthmatics are easily stabilised by their GP or surgery asthma clinic. The very nature of this site means those really affected will congregrate here but that does not make any issues you have or questions any the less valid or important.

Bex

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Evening Lanny and welcome to AUK.

I joined AUK over a year ago. I am one of the very mild asthmatics and only use my blue inhaler occassionally (as required). In fact, I have not used my inhaler since October last year (touch wood).

Get yourself over to the Camping2 thread and pitch your tent. This is where you will meets many of the regulars. Ask as many questions as you want, I am sure everyone will make you feel welcome and offer support and friendship.

Take care,

Derek

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Deek breathes thru his wig thats why he hasnt had an attack in such a long time!!

Hiya Deek!!

Pop over to camping and say!! we are firendly cant vouch for mental stablity or brains though!!

Louise

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Thanks everyone ive hopped over and said hi in the camping thread so hopefully will be fitting in no problem soon! thanks for being so friendly to me, i found a different forum when i first looked but as i wasnt a severe sufferer i got shunned and ignored, its so much nicer here! im going to make myself right at home!! xxx

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Welcome, Lanny!

All are welcome here; I seem to have acquired the status of board moderator whilst not actually suffering from asthma at all myself! My connection to Asthma UK is that I am a holiday leader on their ""Kick Asthma"" childrens' activity holidays.

Other members here have joined because they care for an asthma sufferer rather than because they suffer themselves.

Regular posters here with asthma range from those who very rarely need to use a blue inhaler to those who are in and out of hospital on a regular basis.

So here's a quick message for all new members (or for anyone who's reading this board and thinking about joining but isn't sure whether they should):

Pop over to camping2 and join the chat. We're really a very friendly bunch.

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i to have only just found out i have asthma.i didnt even know it was asthma at the time,i was in hospital for 3 weeks and i can tell you it was a shock.it can be very confusing and scary,i dont think it matters how mild or bad your asthma is,it is still scary when you cant breath.none of my friends or family have asthma,so i also dont have anybody to talk to about it,although i have had some good and friendly advice of of this web site,keep your chin up and i hope you feel better soon.

from d58 xxx

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Glad you found the sight early on. Wissh I had. My asthma nurse suggested i registered on it for the discussion forums when I was diagmnosed as brittle in March. Had asthma for 30 or so years before that but was diagnosed 21 years ago. I may have recognised my symptoms worsening a lot sooner and been on proper treatment if I had found better support earlier.