Shared Stories
We all have a reason to fight for clean air. Check out some personal stories below that highlight the need for healthy, safe air, and click here to submit your own.
I have battled acute asthma since I was 5 years old. I am now 47. I am thankful I am alive, as I have been brought back to life 4 times now, most recently on Saturday, January 19, 2013.
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— Jamie, OK
I live in Seattle. For an area that rains a lot of the time, Seattle smells. When I walk out of my home in the morning, the air feels thick; I have many sore throats.
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— Barb, WA
My son died of asthma at the age of 27. I have been fighting for clean air and raising money for clean air for 20 plus years, and I shall continue. Read more...
— Dr. Ronald, FL
I have been short-winded all my life but have not had any serious asthma attacks unless my skin allergies and odor allergies are aggravated. By avoiding allergies, I don't have trouble with asthma except in public places where I have no control over my environment. Read more...
— Mary, MT
I was diagnosed with asthma at age 50. I never smoked and did my best to avoid secondhand smoke. I maintain a healthy lifestyle, eat well, get daily exercise, and my weight is where it needs to be. Read more...
— Diane, MT
Growing up in the late 60's as an asthmatic was difficult at best. Medication to control and prevent asthma attacks were not very good. I can remember coughing until my stomach muscles hurt and also the disappointment of not being able to do what other kids could do. I can remember living in constant fear that I would have an asthma attack. Read more...
— Mike, MT
Since I have moved to Florida, I have found out that I am very sensitive to air pollution from factories and cars. I was at a festival celebrating the earth that was directly across from a factory where you could see the pollution pouring out of its smokestack. After a few hours of being in that area, I was having trouble breathing; my nose was running, and I eventually started wheezing. It made me light-headed, and I felt like I was suffocating. Read more...
— Erica, FL
Asthma used to be labeled as a disease only of a certain race. Now today, working in health care and "growing into asthma" as my doctor tried to put it, I can see how it's became a pandemic illness all over. People who have been healthy are suddenly asthmatic. Read more...
— Yvette, IA
Our asthma journey has been hard – mostly on my son Jake but on the rest of our family as well. We have missed a lot of work; Jake has missed a lot of school; and his older brother has missed a lot of holidays and vacations, because his brother was too sick to leave home. It’s bad enough that Jake has a life-threatening congenital heart defect that has required three open heart surgeries. And believe me, it’s been a scary struggle. Read more...
— Diane , MA
It is the beginning of a new year, and yet here in Utah we are also facing a fourth day of RED AIR. No one seems that concerned, which is alarming. My healthy otherwise grandson was recently wheezing. A visit to the doctor revealed lung damage from bad air. He now has to take medication for asthma. Read more...
— Glenna, UT
