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July 3rd, 2010
my doctor told me that i am developing asthma. i dont know if that means i have it yet or am starting to get it. he gave me an inhaler. i also suffer from generalized anxiety disorder so now i am freaking out that i have it and wont be able to tell the difference btw having an anxiety/panic attack and asthma attack. i heard that people have died from asthma attacks so that doesnt help and it scares me. can anyone help?? and also how can i get rid of my asthma?
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FadedRose
replied July 6th, 2010
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Hi jp4life87,

Some people do outgrow asthma. By the doctor giving you an inhaler, you do have asthma. You can help control any attacks by not creating a problem that isn't there. Thousands of people have asthma, most of them do well if they follow the doctor instructions. Just be sure your asthma medicine and your panic attack medcine doesn't interfer with each other. You will be able to tell the difference between the two attacks...the main thing is to just think positive and don't over stress yourself. Relax and understand somethings in life are out of your hand, learn to focous on what you can control.

Good Luck,

Faded Rose
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