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Can a bout with pneumonia cause asthma to arise?

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strongiQuestion by stargazengrlei Can a bout with pneumonia cause asthma to arisestrongI had walking pneumonia two years ago and ever since then I havent been feeling so great in the breathing department. Is it possible that the pneumonia could have caused hidden asthma to surface I have always had allergies. Could it be possible I have always been close to having asthma but the pneumonia has finally set it off I often feel as though there are little straws in my chest and when I breathe they get stuck as if they are flimsy like when you suck on a straw and try to get liquid out of a cup and it closes up a bit. Also, I do have an inhaler so that I can take it when I feel tight in the chest. But I was never actually diagnosed with asthma..so I am not sure what to think. Could it just be that I have weak lungs That they are damaged from pneumonia I did have it from about August until January and just couldnt shake it completely. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.strongBest answerstrongpiAnswer by julielove327ibr Thats how my moms asthmas onset.pstrongAdd your own answer in the comments!strong