Diary of an Asthmatic

It's a condition, not a disease!
Take care of yourself. Don't let them shame you.

[Diary of an Asthmatic @Myasthmadiary]

You know the world is getting crazier by the minute when medication becomes business. Ventolin inhaler 2018 - #1200. Ventolin inhaler 2019 - #1750.
Preventer inhaler - #5000
There is no need to breath if you don't have money I guess🤷

[Diary of an Asthmatic @Myasthmadiary]

Follow the link to see some benefits of exercising for asthma. It reduces symptoms by far. Let's go on this journey together. If you like, I would post some of my sessions just for motivation

[Diary of an Asthmatic @Myasthmadiary]

All asthmatics need to consider exercising. In one of my previous tweets I mentioned doing things to prove myself. Wrong reason but it did help. I used to run competitions as a child and play basketball. I was considered sportif. Now I do yoga, push-ups and some in-door exercise.

[Asthma + Lung UK @asthmalunguk]

Do you want to get fit in the New Year but worried about your #asthma?
Get top tips
on starting to exercise with asthma from sports therapist James: https://t.co/cTuLtPf52s #ThursdayMotivation

[Diary of an Asthmatic @Myasthmadiary]

The inhaler has a technique of use, deep inhale as you puff. Children might find that difficulty, so this is great. In Nigeria, however, this might be near impossible to get. It's crazy...

[Transformation Partners in Health and Care @_TPHC]

Our #Asthma toolkit was our most accessed resource last year! Designed to ensure young people & children with asthma have the best care & experiences in London, it can also help orgs implement LDN's asthma ambitions & standards for CYP 🙌 https://t.co/Vl0ORUFzk1 #AskAboutAsthma

[Diary of an Asthmatic @Myasthmadiary]

This is a fact, we all know at least one person who is asthmatic, yet you know nothing about asthma or how you can be useful in the event of an attack. Would you still say you are a friend?

[My Asthma in School Project @SchoolsAsthma]

In an average classroom of 30, 3 children will have #Asthma. That's why it's so important for young people to understand more about asthma. This year we're looking for secondary schools to get involved with our innovative project. Interested? More info: https://t.co/aPNXqnwnZo

[AsthmaBlog (Mark) @BlogAsthma]

#AsthmaSucks

[Diary of an Asthmatic @Myasthmadiary]

@BlogAsthma @AsthmaDiaries The absolute worse thing! Guys let's stop now!

[Diary of an Asthmatic @Myasthmadiary]

@Markie_banqz @Joseyrapper Thank goodness there was someone with you

[Diary of an Asthmatic @Myasthmadiary]

So the other day, I had an attack at work. I am usually able to manage pretty well. But I was really stressed out and lost control just for a minute. It didn't get out of hand though. So when I got back to work. I left my inhaler on my desk.

[Diary of an Asthmatic @Myasthmadiary]

@amandam00n That is fucked up! I can never understand how medication becomes business

[Diary of an Asthmatic @Myasthmadiary]

A colleague who didn't know I was asthmatic walked in, saw it and said "you shouldn't leave it on display" I ignored him.

Fuck that. There is nothing to hide and nothing to be ashamed of.

If you are uncomfortable seeing my inhaler or knowing I am asthmatic, stay away!

[Diary of an Asthmatic @Myasthmadiary]

@Lexyyy90 No. I use Seretide. They have the same components; salmeterol/fluticasone propionate

[Asthma + Lung UK @asthmalunguk]

❄️Wrap up warm this morning!❄️
Do you know how to stay safe with your #asthma during freezing temperatures?
Find out what you can do to protect yourself here: https://t.co/Dqje9GXqgz

[Diary of an Asthmatic @Myasthmadiary]

@whothehell_care Definitely sucks!

[Diary of an Asthmatic @Myasthmadiary]

@Lexyyy90 Oh and you could also get a preventer inhaler. It helps a little.

[Diary of an Asthmatic @Myasthmadiary]

@Lexyyy90 So sorry about that. You should try breath control and management. I have those same difficulties.

[Diary of an Asthmatic @Myasthmadiary]

So today was the first day of auditioning for Bbnaija and people were fainting. I just kept wondering how an asthmatic would have managed the stress. All the pushing and shoving while stand in the sun....
#BBNaija2019 #asthma

[Diary of an Asthmatic @Myasthmadiary]

@Rosesdaughter61 That's just terrible. People need to be more educated about asthma. It's one of the most common conditions.

[Diary of an Asthmatic @Myasthmadiary]

You should see my anger flair when some ignorant person finds out and says to me "sorry oh" DFUCK!
And so i tried to prove myself, both to the society and to myself.

[Diary of an Asthmatic @Myasthmadiary]

Being asthmatic could be difficult, but i still get to live a pretty normal life. Growing up, people felt sorry for me when they found out i was ASTHMATIC. They would look at me like i was weak and vulnerable, sort of like an invalid. And so i would always hide my inhaler.

[Diary of an Asthmatic @Myasthmadiary]

I learned how to manage my condition, but not for the right reasons. I learned these things because society pushed me to. People have always been known to fear what they do not understand. The pity is much worse though.