Society has its way of taking illness into its own hands and transforming it into a metaphorical monster that may or may not be easily contained through medication, alongside social awareness. There are many well-known stigmas that surround life-altering diseases such as cancer, as well as HIV. However, there are many stereotypes that surround conditions such as allergies or asthma, which are taken less seriously. I will address the latter, in a somewhat serious, yet comically story about how I found out I had asthma that is both exercise and allergen induce.
It's about December of 2014 and I have come down with some sort of nasal sickness that consists a runny nose, constricted nasal passages, dry eyes, and an overall yearning to end it all. …show more content…
I was really sure what that would mean for me considering that fact that I felt absolutely splendid, besides some minor breathing issues. Then came the antibiotics. I was completely down for the count for about a week and a half, living off of purely Gatorade. I ask my mom if she thinks it’s possible that I may have asthma. Of course, I was scolded for even putting the idea in the atmosphere, and was told that “it was a serious condition that I shouldn’t wish upon myself”. Well, yeah mom it is a serious condition, and no I’m not wishing it upon …show more content…
Many times asthma is seen as an obese person’s disease. One that says, “you need to lose some weight, eat healthier”. Originally, I was very concerned about having asthma because I didn’t fit into either category. I began to think that maybe I was out of shape and exercising more would change my condition. Eventually, I realized that it was hereditary and nothing would change it, like my allergies. Though, it is still evident that asthma isn’t taken as seriously as many other conditions. It’s not uncommon to see on television people making jokes about fat people and the way they breathe. Even the fact that a fat person is the one with breathing complications. Moral of the story, everyone has a different experience and society should respect that. Though, I do find it hilarious when I see a meme which goes something like, “ATTACK OF THE ASTHMA. YOU CAN RUN... but eventually you’ll need to sit
It's about December of 2014 and I have come down with some sort of nasal sickness that consists a runny nose, constricted nasal passages, dry eyes, and an overall yearning to end it all. …show more content…
I was really sure what that would mean for me considering that fact that I felt absolutely splendid, besides some minor breathing issues. Then came the antibiotics. I was completely down for the count for about a week and a half, living off of purely Gatorade. I ask my mom if she thinks it’s possible that I may have asthma. Of course, I was scolded for even putting the idea in the atmosphere, and was told that “it was a serious condition that I shouldn’t wish upon myself”. Well, yeah mom it is a serious condition, and no I’m not wishing it upon …show more content…
Many times asthma is seen as an obese person’s disease. One that says, “you need to lose some weight, eat healthier”. Originally, I was very concerned about having asthma because I didn’t fit into either category. I began to think that maybe I was out of shape and exercising more would change my condition. Eventually, I realized that it was hereditary and nothing would change it, like my allergies. Though, it is still evident that asthma isn’t taken as seriously as many other conditions. It’s not uncommon to see on television people making jokes about fat people and the way they breathe. Even the fact that a fat person is the one with breathing complications. Moral of the story, everyone has a different experience and society should respect that. Though, I do find it hilarious when I see a meme which goes something like, “ATTACK OF THE ASTHMA. YOU CAN RUN... but eventually you’ll need to sit