Asthma

I’ve been asthmatic ever since I was a kid. My dad said that I was even admitted in the hospital when I was still a baby because of asthma. Well, as far as I can remember, I’ve had asthma attacks ever since I was in grade school and it only lay-lowed during my college days. I used to think it’s because I started to smoke cigarette. But looking back, I can say I was wrong.

My asthma came back last 2009. I have several instances where I had to visit my doctor and was even admitted several times. My last admission in the hospital due to asthma was last June 2010. It was dreadful; I could hardly breathe. Then November 2010 came; it was then I decided to stop smoking and start living a healthy lifestyle. It is more than just quitting smoking; it was also modifying my diet, having healthy sleeping habits and doing exercise.  I did achieve those. I am now living a healthy lifestyle.

Last week, February 24 2011, I went to Manila with my dad to attend my beloved uncle’s burial. May you rest in peace tito Jake. I never thought that I was quite vulnerable from asthma attacks. Well, I am. It was the weather and, sad to say, my family’s habit ever since I was born – smoking! Almost everyone in our clan smokes. But I wouldn’t want to blame them. I would rather take it as a lesson. Next time, when a family member of mine smokes, I’ll excuse myself and get some fresh air. And just get back when they’re finish smoking. Being in Taguig, Manila with my family was fun. But it was there where I had to breathe in and breathe out their smoke. I became a second hand smoker. And I wasn’t really used to the weather in Muntinlupa, Manila which was really cold and windy. So next time, I have to bring with me a sweater.

When I went home here in CdO last Sunday, my asthma just breakout. I went to see my doctor and she prescribed several medicines which I had to endure. Now I’m feeling a lot better compared to yesterday. My shortness of breathing is gone. Hard coughs became soft, which makes it easy for me to cough out phlegm. Eeeew! My body is just tired. I have to rest and rest and rest so I can get back to working properly by next week. And so I could also go back to jogging.

Oh gosh Asthma! Please don’t attack me again. I beg you! It’s so freakin’ hard! 

XOXO