I grew up in Shanghai, China with asthma, but it went away when I came to U.S. as a young adult and for the 25 years I was fine. A few years ago, I got a job and moved to Taiwan. The asthma showed signs of returning two years later.
I came back to the States last year for a long visit, had a cold and the asthma returned.
Now I am back in Taiwan and having the same asthma problem now.
I wonder if my asthma problem is caused by the different environment in Taiwan or if it just occured because I am aging.
I am considering moving back to the States, but that is a major operation and then again, my previous asthma occurence was back in the States.
Any information and suggestions from fellow asthma sufferers is welcome.
Hi Eugene,
Thanks for sharing your story with us here. With the change in the environment, I am not sure whether the changes you are experiencing are because you are in a different climate, or other environmental issues. There is a great article here written by Nancy Sanker where she offers tips and advice about traveling and how to avoid asthma triggers. Perhaps the change in living quarters. You might be used to the air born allergens that can cause an asthma attack at the home you have been living in, and once you leave that home to stay somewhere else, the new environment might cause your asthma symptoms.
You could also be experiencing episodes because of a change in diet. There is a great article here by Heather Reese that talks about diet and asthma and the effects of certain foods.
If you are concerned whether you have a cold versus asthma, you can help determine that here in an article thatprovides information on how to recognize the difference.
Good luck and let us know how you are doing!
Vicki M