I'm new and having trouble with getting used to my inhaler and i'm scared of being teased in school.

I'm 15 and I have very recentley been diagnosed with Asthma. i am not suprised that i have asthma because its a family thing, does any one have people in their famiy with asthma like me? and this mould is also the cause and my idiot landlord won't do anything about it. anyone else have this problem?

Well i have this self convidense problem and i am worried that bullies at my school will make fun of me because i already have glasses, acne and now asthma, i'm scared i will be teased worse than i was before for my glasses because i have to use my inhaler in school.

does anyone advice on this or stories of something like this happened to them or is happening to them?. Please anything will help me.

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Hello!

Hey Melissa,

O bless you.... its really good that you have joined all of us here at asthma uk we can always support each other! big hug to you! ;0)

Yes my mother has asthma very bad and it can be linked to the genes, however if you have already established that mould triggers you off also its good that you are already knowing what makes up your condition, your ahead of me as i have no idea what triggers mine!

I know this may sound silly but at 15 yrs old your body is still growing up, we all have such things like spots and awkward things whilst going through puberty, this is normal, and how many people do you see wearing glasses nowadays? lots, even lots of celebs do and are famous for so please don't worry, and you will grow out of some of things also after puberty and your body will settle down, its all part of growing up im afraid!

but what IS important is that you look after your body now whilst you are growing, so your body is fit and strong for the years ahead, if you feel closed off because of bullies maybe talk to one of your teachers at school, if you don't want to take your inhaler in front of class arrange where this is time you go to the school nurse so you can do this in peace and also have someone with you to make sure your ok....

Do you live with your parents? if so get them to clean the mould by using a cloth/sponge and some gentle cleanser and dry well, this will ensure the 'spores' of the mould dissappear, if you live on your own either get some friends round to help you clean if your landlord won't help, or if you do it yourself where gloves and a mask or scarf....

Take care of yourself hon and anything else please post or email one of us.

Kel xx

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Hello Melissa,

Asthma UK has a web site & message board for under 18 yr olds.

There may be folks there who are your age and will be able to advise a bit more!

kickasthma.org.uk/discus/me...

Take care

Kate

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Re: school bullies

At 15, I had a partial set of false teeth - having inherited my mum's softer teeth.

I also suffered bad attacks of hay-fever and had to wear dark glasses to protect my irritated eyes, even indoors.

Of course I was teased about my dark glasses. Nowadays, you see folk wearing their 'shades' everywhere but in the 1960s, we didn't know the word 'Cool'. My classmates just thought I was a bit weird.

Luckily I found a teacher who I could talk to and who would listen to me. She had a word with those who kidded me about my plastic teeth and took the time to explain about hay-fever to all my classmates.

If you do get teased, then perhaps one of your teachers would do the same.

Please let us know how you get on. xx

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Thank you

I want to say thank you to everyone who has comented and i will try all the suggestions.

have a good week

From Melissa

XXXxxxXXX

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Maybe you could order some leaflets etc and give them to one of the teachers to display. The more people around you understand about asthma, the easier it is. If you can, talk to your close friends about it.

It will get better.