[naiad]

A few weeks ago I developed asthma for the first time in my life. This happened after a very bad chest infection, but it continued after the infection had cleared up. I didn't have any asthma attacks, but every night the wheezing would get very bad. The doctor prescribed an inhaler and it made the wheezing better, but my breathing was still very 'bubbly' at night, and it was very difficult to get any training done. It was getting progressively worse despite treatment, and I was seriously worried about my health.

I decided to do some detective work about when and where it got worse. During the day there were hardly any symptoms, but within a few minutes of getting into bed, the trouble started. I always woke up at about 5 in the morning with breathing problems and had to use the inhaler to avoid serious blockages and more infections.

A few days ago I got a new anti-dust mite mattress, and replaced all my bedding with hypoallergenic ones which can be washed at high temperatures to kill dust mites.

I haven't had any asthma since. I haven't had to use my inhaler even once since I threw out the old mattress.

What a relief! Victory over asthma!

Lucia