Quote Originally Posted by ivorygorgon View Post
I am working with a doctor on the asthma. We are in the very early stages, and I will be honest, I don't have much faith in the medical field for helping with general wellness, but I am willing to follow through and try whatever. I wouldn't want to take medication every day, but I could see trying something if I knew was going to go on a harder ride.
My grandmother lived with us when I was growing up. She had asthma, and it ruled her life. She couldn't do anything or go anywhere. Eventually she developed emphysema.

My father also has asthma. He is so much better off than his mother was. His condition has gradually gotten worse over the years, but at 76 he is more active than many people in their 50s.

So I can tell you that I have seen up close and personal how well current asthma treatments work, and how much they have improved over the years.

For me, asthma is primarily exercise induced, but I use an inhaler every day to control inflammation and it makes a noticeable difference in my ability to breathe while I exercise.