HI, well I saw the asthma nurse today and looking at the charts she agrees with the doc that it is asthma so now I have an official diagnosis. I have to up the Qvar to 2 puffs twice a day for a fortnight and see how that goes.
Bit fed up about it all to be honest, I had hoped it was something temporary because we love the outdoors and feeling uncomfortable when walking is not much fun.
Ali
With medication and input from the doc and nurse, you should be ok ali. Asthma is quite treatable. I have had bad asthma for 30+ years, but still manage to take my wee dog to the park every day. Keep your chin up and get your meds sorted.
Love,
Maz
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Hi Alibabes
Maz is right.
I was really gutted when I was told I has asthma a few years ago and I hate having it. But as long as it's under control you should be able to live with it. The medication should help with that. I walk the dogs every day. Exercise & fresh air. That's the thing.
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CD
On the positive side, Ali - now that you have had it confirmed and, therefore, know exactly what it is, you can plan to go forward. With the right stuff, I am sure that you will be back enjoying your walking without any difficulty.
I now know to take a couple of puffs from my little blue friend about 30 minutes before I start a workout at my new gym and that routine seems to be working well. I am also learning better breathing control and relaxation techniques by taking up Yoga and highly recommend it. Even though exercise is a trigger, knowing that it is asthma that I have to control, rather than something unknown, puts me back in charge. You can be the same.
Alan
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Hi,
I only got diagnosed last year and can remember that sinking feeling and feeling fed up with everything, but honestly it's been a good thing to finally have a diagnosis !
Now hopefully something can be done to help and im sure with the right meds you will be back to the outdoors soon !
Thanks for your words of encouragement, I will keep at it and hopefully once things level out a bit the walking won't be such an effort.
Ali
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