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Specktra Cub
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Re: Severe asthma and allergies
I feel for you! I was diagnosed with asthma & allergies when I was about 5. I'm pretty much allergic to anything with hair or that grows from the ground... not much left, huh?
Everyone's allergy/asthma is different and your symptoms/problems will change as you move, age, etc. I'm usually worse in the Fall and Spring and some years I'm bad all year around. For me, it's been a matter of finding a good allergist who is willing to work with you and listen to you. After 20+ years of living with this, I can finally say I feel my asthma and allergies are under control - I'm on meds now that seem to do the trick.
As far as you attacks go... listen as best you can to your body. Sometimes that may mean sitting with your eyes closed while you figure out what your feeling. Anxiety can make it worse, so it helps me to concentrate on my breathing. One trick I use it to visualize myself breathing through a straw - in that my breathing is controlled and directed.
I hope that you're feeling better and that your tests will help to bring resolution. Hugs!
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