Cubagirl, the nature of my asthma has changed through the years, so I really don't know what to expect. As a child, I had classic wheezing attacks, which could be acute and were triggered by just about everything, allergies, infection, stress and exercise. I suspect modern day medication would have controlled it, but back then it was uncontrolled. Every PE teacher thought they knew best and would make me run, but only once! They learnt! Now my symptoms are less obvious to the observer. The tight chest or feeling of weight, coughing. Peak flow meters are invaluable for you to see how bad things are or sometimes not as bad as it feels. Just listening to your chest is not enough, though I did have crackles apparently. When I ended up in hospital I could hardly walk or talk without worsening the symptoms, yet I, my DH or my paramedic son didn't realise how ill I was.
Clkd, I did see a consultant after the last time I ended up in hospital, but he was very unhelpful. Just told me that I was managing my asthma very well and to carry on as I was. I don't think there is much understanding of how you lose your confidence after a health crisis. I have been called in for a medication review, even if I don't need to go back for this episode. I shall try and arrange an appointment with the lovely GP I see if I can. I might have to wait, but it will be worth it. She was the one doctor who listened to me when I said I got no relief from salbutamol inhalers and arranged for a spiral meter test which proved that. They didn't listen in hospital.