N.M.
I was dx at age 28, but as I look back probably had some exercise induced asthma as a teen. That was almost 10 years ago for me, it has gotten better for me over the years. The controller medicines like advair (I take this one) and symbicort work well, I also take singulair, prevacid and zyrtec...all to help my asthma. Yes, it's alot of meds, but they have helped, so does the scarf over your nose/mouth in winter, and no fires in the fireplace. Although this year we tried the sawdust bricks and I was able to tolerate that. Also, no real Christmas trees. Yes, it alters your life, but it also does continue to improve on the meds over the years. But I always make sure I have an inhaler on me at all times, and use it about a half hour before exercise. I hope this helps.