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What are some asthma myths and misunderstandings?

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With asthma, as with most chronic conditions, there are numerous and various myths and misunderstandings about the disease.

These myths and misunderstandings of asthma may lead to frustration by those that are experiencing the disease.

What are some myths and misunderstandings about asthma that you have been exposed to?

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peppervaldez69

04/10/2019 at 12:43 AM

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It's very true, but I know that some people that are not asthmatic, think it's an exaggeration about the winds. I wear a facemask but I still get sick.

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the type that are used in hospitals.

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@Donmarie I feel better with exercise too and I do it as much as a I can within my own body's limitations.

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04/10/2019 at 8:56 PM

I have a cloth mask I use when it really cold out. You can order some online.

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I live in the desert and find that when its cold I have a harder time breathing. I feel like my lungs just don't want to breathe it in. I use my shirt to cover my nose and mouth, but a scarf sounds like a better solution.

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Germ masks and Dust masks work. Your sleeve of your coat can work too. ...A blue germ or a simple light dust mask (sold over the counter, some times found in the hardware departments) can also be a big help keeping the cold out of delicate lungs. I’ve used them since I was little. They are also great in high pollen times. ...Another great trick I do when I don’t have a scarf or mask is use the sleeve of my coat. All I do is pull my sleeve down on my jacket, pulling my hand up into the sleeve about four or so inches and use the open cuff as a make-shift mask, covering my nose and mouth. Just breathe in and out through the whole sleeve. It helps warm the lungs back up quickly. This trick can be a lifesaver if your ever caught outside in the cold too long unexpectedly.

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@JessicaJeri I do that to, any more it’s a reflex

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Hey everyone. Glad to see so much participation and support between everyone. If you are wishing to discuss tips and tricks on how to breathe easier in the wind and cold and how this weather affects your asthma, we have created a discussion dedicated to this topic: Share tips and tricks to help you breathe better in the cold and windy weather and how this weather affects your asthma

Otherwise, I encourage you in this discussion to continue to comment on the topic of sharing myths and misunderstandings of asthma.

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@peppervaldez69 I agree... I think it is a very common thought from some people that people with asthma exaggerate when breathing becomes difficult. I know I experienced this a lot when I was young with my healthy cousins.

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So I would say that is a misunderstanding because they would think I was stretching the truth on my difficulty of breathing or wishing to sit out because I couldnt breathe as well.

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