Information and opinions on Asthma from Vicki M at MyAsthmaCentral.com. The HealthCentral Network, Inc. (www.HealthCentral.com) is one of the top health destinations on the Web, with more than 35 condition-specific, wellness and general health Web properties. http://www.healthcentral.com/asthma/c/7359 http://www.healthcentral.com/asthma/c/7359/rss self application/xml en-us 15 120 19 http://www.healthcentral.com/images/hc_logo_sm.gif http://www.healthcentral.com/asthma/c/7359 http://www.healthcentral.com/asthma/c/7359/17582/adult-asthma Sun, 09 Dec 2007 23:43:00 -0500 Vicki M Hi folks,I was not diagnosed with Asthma until I was 19 and on my own. Although I had symptoms all through grade school and high school, it was never recognized for what it was. Once I realized I had asthma, the first thing I tried was over the counter products like Primateen Mist and tablets. Needless to say, I was well into an attack before I would use those because being made of something equal to synthetic adrenaline meant I would be shaking... http://www.healthcentral.com/asthma/c/7359/17582/adult-asthma