Hello yokus. I know exactly how you feel. I had my first "breathing" problem at age 3... they didn't dx me then and no one in my family (including me) knew if what I had or if I would live... it was all caused by allergies... developed into emphysema and COPD. Life isn't any fun when you can't breathe.
I was on prednisone for umpteen years, yet never had the weight gain problem, I think because we were poor and I didn't have access to more food. ? After nearly dying countless times, taken "home" to die, I found an allergist who found I was allergic to everything and had a new treatment that allowed me to live while it immediately desensitized me (duration of shots only). Later I found an herb that cured my 6 month long bronchitus... and I use it whenever I can't breathe.
Anyway... that isn't my problem anymore... but I know where you are... just thought you'd wanna know. : }

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