It just so happened that this was in the spring time, at a time when the pollen counts were high in that area, and this still is the hardest time for me to deal with my asthma today, although I have it well under control now.



After that day at the park, my life did change. I suffered from what I'd describe as moderate, short-lived to severe, long lasting asthma attacks on a fairly regular basis.

I do remember a few severe attacks that would not subside, no matter what was done. My mom would try every trick in the book along with the medication, which seemed to be rendered useless when the attacks were severe.

We would also try putting me in the bathroom with a steaming hot shower, hoping the hot steam would help my bronchial passages to relax and open up. This one would sometimes help a little, but it never helped my bronchial tubes dilate enough to make me comfortable again.

Getting that shot was one of the most visceral experiences in my life thus far, and I still remember exactly how it made me feel, even more than twenty years later. Immediately as I felt the needle in my arm, it was as if my body was shocked to life.

Shots of adrenaline I believe are still used when all else fails in severe asthma attacks, although now, looking back, I do wonder how safe that can be for your heart and your body in general, although if you're having a severe asthma attack, it literally can be the difference between life and death.

This is why it is important to seek immediate medical attention if you have an attack that will not subside on it's own or even with the use of your usual medication.

Other than that, common sense should be followed as far as your personal asthma triggers. Avoid foods that you think may cause an attack. For me, I believe that excessive dairy products and excessive sugar consumption aggravates my asthma, so I avoid it.