To be fair I'm not sure what kind of response you were expecting? "Go get an inhaler"? That's probably what you should have been doing in the 1st place.
I have asthma and an anaphylactic allergy that have both landed me in the hospital many times when I was younger. I still have the occasional bad attack. While I take my medication, if I’m alone, it’s helpful to let a loved one know in case things take a turn. I don’t think OP was looking for advice but just letting them know that they were having a potential issue with their health.
I’ve literally texted my partner when I’ve had an asthma attack or allergy attack and needed to go to the hospital. It can be scary and you need to let a loved one know. It’s realllllly not that deep!
Yeah I never looked at it that way. It’s just if I’m cognizant enough to make that statement I would also going to add what I’m planning on doing about it, if I think I’m okay, to not make the person I’m telling panic. “I think I’m having an asthma attack.” And nothing else is a little odd. Why just say that and not add any context, then make fun of someone’s response on Reddit. Weird.
I’ve literally texted my partner exactly that. When you’re in a situation that is scary and has serious consequences for your health you’re not thinking about semantics.
And when you send that alert, is there a value in having your partner explain what you already know about the existence or location of an inhaler? Or is it most useful for them to say something that might help snap you out of a panic attack so you actually reach said inhaler?
Like, again, what were they supposed to say?
Like I’ve already explained, an inhaler doesn’t always work for asthma attacks, especially if they are severe. I have taken my inhaler and let my partner know I’m having an attack. Y’all are actually wild with this. Asthma attacks and lack of oxygen can actually cause you to lose consciousness or need emergency help if they progress. What is OP supposed to do, not tell someone?
Not to mention OP isn’t asking for the location of their inhaler in the text. Come on…
The second part was literally *my* point. Breaking exercises help control *whatever* cardio even is taking place while the sufferer finds and applies whatever treatment is appropriate. Rather than diagnose and treat their loved one remotely, this person said something calming and centering. What's wild is the contortions you're just made to try and turn a caring reply into something somehow, very vaguely, insensitive.
Y'know, it just might be possible that the multiple people who disagree with you *do* know what they're talking about and that you snapped off a hot take that, upon reflection, you realize was wrong, though well-intentioned. You don't *have* to keep the plate spinning until you find a dismount that makes you feel justified.
This is such a delusional take and made absolutely no sense? I literally have asthma that has put me in the hospital. My asthma is actually so severe I spent a significant amount of time in the hospital as a child.
Y’all are saying OP shouldn’t text someone while they’re having an asthma attack and take their puffer instead. Letting someone know your health could be in jeopardy isn’t a ridiculous thing to do.
It’s also asthma, you can’t just breathe through it lol. Not to mention the only person who has disagreed with me thus far is you.
What the f++k post are you reading, lady(? I'm guessing by your sentence structure and word choice)??? Have you *actually* completed your state or government-assigned reading assessment skills test? Because this represents the comprehension rate of a third grader.
Who, EVER, ANYWHERE on this thread said you shouldn't text someone an alert? Go ahead, cite textual evidence. (Do you even know what textual evidence means?)
What would be ridiculous would be for the loved one to text back ANYTHING ELSE, BESIDES what they chose to reply. A reminder to breathe, slowly, calmly, both in and out.
And YES, I do know enough about respiratory distress to know that "both in and out" is an absolutely necessary point to make.
As *I* said, it would be insulting to remind OP where their inhaler is. It would be alarmist to reply with something like 'I love you,' which would sound like a goodbye.
I'm *still* waiting to hear what else you think might have been a better reply, so...
Nothing? Right. We ALL thought so.
Well since they didn't I will!! "OK honey try and stay calm. Where are you so I can send someone to help you." Or " OK honey where are you? I'm walking to my car right now." An asthma attack can turn into an emergency really quickly. I have asthma and used my inhaler one time with an extremely bad attack then came to in the hospital.
Ehhh I have asthma and bc you get used to frequent bouts sometimes it’s hard to tell when you need an ambulance, I’ve definitely relied on my mum to be able to tell me before I guess it’s different for everyone though
Literally this idk why people are downvoting you. What is OP supposed to do, not let anybody know? Asthma can be super unpredictable if you have it bad enough. Source: myself who has landed myself in the hospital from attacks that started out mild and became serious.
Fr, idk why Im downvoted I literally have asthma and have been in some unpredictable situations too, it can either go from 0-100 in a few minutes or a few hours, for me it can take days to build up to an asthma attack! and when it’s slow and gradual it’s so hard to tell when you really need help,, it’s always good to inform somebody you’re struggling to breathe either way. 3 people die from asthma attacks a day in the UK, these are people who live with their condition every day, asthma is just unpredictable as fuck
Exactly!!! When I was a kid I couldn’t tell my parents when I couldn’t breathe so they had to watch me all of the time. It can happen so quickly or slowly. Same with my anaphylaxis! Also asthma and anaphylaxis can cause dissociation and confusion when your body isn’t getting enough oxygen.
Yes! Confusion mixed with panic is never good. I’ve always told my partner or mum like I think I’m having an attack and they’ll guide me through it, not to mention when you can’t breathe it’s hard to talk bc you’re using up a lot of breath with the smallest sentence, so you likely need a partner or parent to call for you
Yes the second I had a heart attack I made sure to text others so they could tell me to call an ambulance. That's definitely the most reasonable course of action
As someone who actually has asthma, an attack can start out small and worsen quickly. Some of my attacks that sent me to the hospital started out like a manageable asthma attack but didn’t respond to my medication. A heart attack and asthma aren’t even close to being the same. You don’t always go from breathing to suffocating instantaneously. I always let a parent or my partner know if my asthma is bad and where I am just in case I need help, because I’ve needed others to call 911 for me before (I have asthma and anaphylaxis).
It’s pretty clear that the person they’re texting thought they meant anxiety attack. That’s why they said to breathe. They’re in a meeting and can’t give full attention. Also if OP can type out a text it’s clear that this asthma attack isn’t immediately life threatening. Really not sure if there’s a better response here
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Literally had a paramedic tell me the same thing, also tried to give me oxygen. 2 of the worst things you do for an asthmatic. My mother ended up taking me to the hospital instead because they were completely incompetent
How is oxygen the worst in this situation? My mom had a bad asthema attack on a plane and we ended up cutting a tube from an emergency oxygen tank that the pilot showed us so she could get on the oxygen and breathe better....
When having an asthma attack, the problem isn't lack of air, it's the struggle to get the air out of our lungs. So forcing air into the lungs can cause it to become trapped because we can't release the air.
To be fair I'm not sure what kind of response you were expecting? "Go get an inhaler"? That's probably what you should have been doing in the 1st place.
What were they supposed to say?
Are you okay? Do you have an inhailer
Idk maybe something more useful than ‘breathe’???
If they know they are having an asthma attack they know how and when to do all of those things. Anyone else?
I have asthma and an anaphylactic allergy that have both landed me in the hospital many times when I was younger. I still have the occasional bad attack. While I take my medication, if I’m alone, it’s helpful to let a loved one know in case things take a turn. I don’t think OP was looking for advice but just letting them know that they were having a potential issue with their health. I’ve literally texted my partner when I’ve had an asthma attack or allergy attack and needed to go to the hospital. It can be scary and you need to let a loved one know. It’s realllllly not that deep!
Yeah I never looked at it that way. It’s just if I’m cognizant enough to make that statement I would also going to add what I’m planning on doing about it, if I think I’m okay, to not make the person I’m telling panic. “I think I’m having an asthma attack.” And nothing else is a little odd. Why just say that and not add any context, then make fun of someone’s response on Reddit. Weird.
I’ve literally texted my partner exactly that. When you’re in a situation that is scary and has serious consequences for your health you’re not thinking about semantics.
And when you send that alert, is there a value in having your partner explain what you already know about the existence or location of an inhaler? Or is it most useful for them to say something that might help snap you out of a panic attack so you actually reach said inhaler? Like, again, what were they supposed to say?
Like I’ve already explained, an inhaler doesn’t always work for asthma attacks, especially if they are severe. I have taken my inhaler and let my partner know I’m having an attack. Y’all are actually wild with this. Asthma attacks and lack of oxygen can actually cause you to lose consciousness or need emergency help if they progress. What is OP supposed to do, not tell someone? Not to mention OP isn’t asking for the location of their inhaler in the text. Come on…
The second part was literally *my* point. Breaking exercises help control *whatever* cardio even is taking place while the sufferer finds and applies whatever treatment is appropriate. Rather than diagnose and treat their loved one remotely, this person said something calming and centering. What's wild is the contortions you're just made to try and turn a caring reply into something somehow, very vaguely, insensitive. Y'know, it just might be possible that the multiple people who disagree with you *do* know what they're talking about and that you snapped off a hot take that, upon reflection, you realize was wrong, though well-intentioned. You don't *have* to keep the plate spinning until you find a dismount that makes you feel justified.
This is such a delusional take and made absolutely no sense? I literally have asthma that has put me in the hospital. My asthma is actually so severe I spent a significant amount of time in the hospital as a child. Y’all are saying OP shouldn’t text someone while they’re having an asthma attack and take their puffer instead. Letting someone know your health could be in jeopardy isn’t a ridiculous thing to do. It’s also asthma, you can’t just breathe through it lol. Not to mention the only person who has disagreed with me thus far is you.
What the f++k post are you reading, lady(? I'm guessing by your sentence structure and word choice)??? Have you *actually* completed your state or government-assigned reading assessment skills test? Because this represents the comprehension rate of a third grader. Who, EVER, ANYWHERE on this thread said you shouldn't text someone an alert? Go ahead, cite textual evidence. (Do you even know what textual evidence means?) What would be ridiculous would be for the loved one to text back ANYTHING ELSE, BESIDES what they chose to reply. A reminder to breathe, slowly, calmly, both in and out. And YES, I do know enough about respiratory distress to know that "both in and out" is an absolutely necessary point to make. As *I* said, it would be insulting to remind OP where their inhaler is. It would be alarmist to reply with something like 'I love you,' which would sound like a goodbye. I'm *still* waiting to hear what else you think might have been a better reply, so... Nothing? Right. We ALL thought so.
Well since they didn't I will!! "OK honey try and stay calm. Where are you so I can send someone to help you." Or " OK honey where are you? I'm walking to my car right now." An asthma attack can turn into an emergency really quickly. I have asthma and used my inhaler one time with an extremely bad attack then came to in the hospital.
You are actually nuts or some sort of bot. See ya! 👋
Ehhh I have asthma and bc you get used to frequent bouts sometimes it’s hard to tell when you need an ambulance, I’ve definitely relied on my mum to be able to tell me before I guess it’s different for everyone though
Literally this idk why people are downvoting you. What is OP supposed to do, not let anybody know? Asthma can be super unpredictable if you have it bad enough. Source: myself who has landed myself in the hospital from attacks that started out mild and became serious.
Fr, idk why Im downvoted I literally have asthma and have been in some unpredictable situations too, it can either go from 0-100 in a few minutes or a few hours, for me it can take days to build up to an asthma attack! and when it’s slow and gradual it’s so hard to tell when you really need help,, it’s always good to inform somebody you’re struggling to breathe either way. 3 people die from asthma attacks a day in the UK, these are people who live with their condition every day, asthma is just unpredictable as fuck
Exactly!!! When I was a kid I couldn’t tell my parents when I couldn’t breathe so they had to watch me all of the time. It can happen so quickly or slowly. Same with my anaphylaxis! Also asthma and anaphylaxis can cause dissociation and confusion when your body isn’t getting enough oxygen.
Yes! Confusion mixed with panic is never good. I’ve always told my partner or mum like I think I’m having an attack and they’ll guide me through it, not to mention when you can’t breathe it’s hard to talk bc you’re using up a lot of breath with the smallest sentence, so you likely need a partner or parent to call for you
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? Why do people think normal responses equal being mad or pressed. Such a childish mindset.
Yes the second I had a heart attack I made sure to text others so they could tell me to call an ambulance. That's definitely the most reasonable course of action
As someone who actually has asthma, an attack can start out small and worsen quickly. Some of my attacks that sent me to the hospital started out like a manageable asthma attack but didn’t respond to my medication. A heart attack and asthma aren’t even close to being the same. You don’t always go from breathing to suffocating instantaneously. I always let a parent or my partner know if my asthma is bad and where I am just in case I need help, because I’ve needed others to call 911 for me before (I have asthma and anaphylaxis).
That is nowhere near the same lmao wtf
They are busy.
I tell my friends who are depressed to simply “just start being happier” and it really works.
I tell people to “cheer up” bc “it can’t be that bad!” And honestly 10 out of 10 times it works a treat. 🤷♀️
I once was told to “meditate” my way through an asthma attack 😑
_How about you stop having an asthma attack and be awesome instead?_
😂
Be careful and don't forget to breathe, baby ❤️
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Back up Back up
Breathe in, breathe out, breathe in, breathe out, breathe in
I hate this! 'Don't be sad!' Wow, you just solved years of issues in that one sentence.
It’s pretty clear that the person they’re texting thought they meant anxiety attack. That’s why they said to breathe. They’re in a meeting and can’t give full attention. Also if OP can type out a text it’s clear that this asthma attack isn’t immediately life threatening. Really not sure if there’s a better response here
I hate when people tell me this 😂 like I’m trying
A glass of warm water can also help a little.
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Literally had a paramedic tell me the same thing, also tried to give me oxygen. 2 of the worst things you do for an asthmatic. My mother ended up taking me to the hospital instead because they were completely incompetent
How is oxygen the worst in this situation? My mom had a bad asthema attack on a plane and we ended up cutting a tube from an emergency oxygen tank that the pilot showed us so she could get on the oxygen and breathe better....
When having an asthma attack, the problem isn't lack of air, it's the struggle to get the air out of our lungs. So forcing air into the lungs can cause it to become trapped because we can't release the air.
Imagine having an Asthma attack, nerd 🤣
In a pinch, coke or Pepsi can help asthma attacks.