25 Years Since Our Asthma Diagnosis
This was what my son looked like 25 years ago when we received a surprise asthma diagnosis in the hospital. Except he should also have an oxygen mask on too. As I learned more about asthma, I realized that it wasn't normal to cough and be short of breath all the time. Well, huh. I was also diagnosed with asthma, as was my young daughter and older son. I would like a refund on my genetics please. What I Wish I Had 25 Years Ago Trust Your Instinct You are the expert on your body. You know when something isn't right for you, your children, or another family member you care for. I had read a magazine article about asthma, and was sure my son had it. But the pediatrician said no. A few weeks later, my son was hospitalized and THEN I found out he had asthma. If your doctor won't listen to you, find one that will. Asthma Education would have been helpful. 25 years ago, computers weren't common, and smart phones didn't exist. I couldn't sit at my son's bedsi...