People with kids who don't have asthma have no idea how debilitating it can be. My junior has exercise induced asthma and it is heartbreaking to watch her fall behind when she runs laps with her softball team only to end up crawling in at the last wheezing like a freight train with blue lips and fingers grabbing for her inhaler. Yes, she could ask to not do the laps, but she sees it as a sign of weakness and would rather go through the wheezing than stand on the sidelines and watch her teammates. I've tried to talk reason in her, as has her doctor, but at 17, she knows better. I just try not to watch.
A boot camp style program would probably put her in the hospital. Weak? no way. I've seen this kid catch 4 games in a row in 100 degree wearing black catchers gear and not even complain - and still jack a double to the off-field side in the last game. But constant long running? No way, she could honestly die of that.
Some people have no sense and think they can generalize their situation to everyone.
Thanks. Maybe I am a little touchy on the subject. I’ve gone through so many health issues this past winter with meds that put her into upper respiratory infections. I’ve had to change doctors too because her doctor refused to believe she just couldn’t handle the singular....I finally found a doctor that would listen to me. TigersEye helped me figure out what was happening to her with the meds. My child doesn’t let her breathing problems stop her either. We try to keep what she does to things like ballet and so far thats working. I am glad you have a strong daughter. She sounds terrific and you must be very proud of her...~Pandora~