Is it possible to develop asthma as an adult?
June 24th, 2006 by admin
intothebliss asked:
I’ve never had particularly good lung capacity–my breath tends to be shallow. However, I never had any reason to believe I had asthma.
I’ve never had particularly good lung capacity–my breath tends to be shallow. However, I never had any reason to believe I had asthma.
I’ve recently been exposed to some household pesticides (pyrethrins) that are supposed to be safe but can irritate your lungs. Well, lately I feel that I am not breathing very well or deeply, and immediately after exposure my lungs feel tight and constricted. I’m in my early 30s and I’ve only been feeling this way in the past year, since being exposed to these chemicals.
Is this likely to just be an allergic reaction or could I actually develop asthma from exposure to these chemicals?
- Posted in Asthma
June 25th, 2006 at 10:30 pm
You can develop asthma as an adult. My brother did. He began a new job and within a year he had asthma. He’s in his late 20’s. Per his Dr., he only has to take his asthma meds when he’s at work.
June 29th, 2006 at 7:59 pm
go see a doctor and its not likely to get asthma as an adult but its still possible
July 2nd, 2006 at 9:32 am
Yes, you can develop asthma as as adult. Sensitivity to chemicals, paint, etc. come with the territory…. They can bring on an attack. I developed asthma in my 50s