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Can someone get asthma at 39?
First off, I have been diagnosed with panic disorder with anxiety and depression. With that said, when I begin having an anxiety attack I get short of breath, feeling like I am having a heart attack, etc. However, lately I have been getting like I can't breathe without any other symptoms of a panic attack. Yesterday I went up some stairs and I got to breathing really heavy and it just felt like as hard as I was breathing I couldn't get any oxygen.
Well, I grew up with allergies. My mom smoked while she was pregnant with me (which at the time, it wasn't suggested not to). I never thought I would have asthma though. I will get checked with my doctor. Thanks.
Definitely!! I know several people who developed asthma in their 40's and 50's. I was first diagnosed with asthma at 34, but it suddenly worsened severely at 42. You can develop both asthma and allergies at any age.
You should definitely see a doctor and have this evaluated to make sure other things are not going on and start effective treatment. Be patient though. Come back if you have other questions.
You should definitely see a doctor and have this evaluated to make sure other things are not going on and start effective treatment. Be patient though. Come back if you have other questions.
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