I'm a 50 year old male & have had asthma for most of my life, albeit mostly very mildly. My only symptoms (as long as I avoid smoke & perfume) are a very irritated chest if I fall asleep sitting up or lying on my back; if I fall asleep sitting in the chair I quite literally wake gasping & wheezing & this has been the case for many years, it then takes a while before the irritation subsides. I also find it impossible to lie on my back for long without struggling to get my breath, I'm aware that this can also be a symptom of heart disease & although I'm on Blood Pressure Meds my GP says I'm fine.
I just wondered if anyone else has similar symptoms with standard (is there such a thing) asthma, its not something I have seen talked about - is it just me?