Asthma has shaped a big part of my life. I developed it at seventeen while living in Manila, where air quality and humidity were daily triggers. I grew up in Zambia, Africa and had no asthma prior to moving to Manila, Philippines. The sudden change in environment—from dry, open-air living to a densely populated, humid city with higher pollution levels—likely played a role, because asthma is strongly influenced by environmental exposure, allergen load, and airway inflammation.
By adulthood, Seretide/Advair was something I carried everywhere. For those unfamiliar, Advair combines a corticosteroid (fluticasone) that reduces airway inflammation and a long-acting bronchodilator (salmeterol) that keeps the airways open. When I moved to the Cayman Islands, the medication came with me, and I relied on the highest prescribed steroid dosage available. Inhaled steroids are considered the standard of care, but long-term use comes with its own physiology: your airways become accustomed to daily steroid suppression, and your body adapts to the steady presence of synthetic corticosteroids.
I assumed I would depend on asthma medication forever. That belief stayed with me for almost thirty years.
Today, I no longer need daily asthma medication. This improvement happened gradually, and ASEA became a significant part of the transformation. This is my personal experience—not medical advice—but I share it because I know how limiting asthma can feel.
My Health Background and Long-Term Asthma History
For context, I am a small business owner of more than fifteen years. I’ve lived in Zambia, the Philippines, the Cayman Islands, and now Northern Virginia. My lifestyle shifted dramatically when we bought a farm in Fauquier County in 2015. Research consistently shows that cleaner air, exposure to nature, reduced pollution, and diverse outdoor microbes can reduce airway inflammation and allergic sensitivity over time. I didn’t know any of that back then—I just knew I breathed better.
Around the same time, I made dietary changes that ended up having a bigger impact than expected:
• Stopped eating beef in 2015
• Stopped pork in 2016
• Stopped chicken in 2017
Red meat and processed meats have been associated in some studies with higher inflammatory markers, partly due to saturated fats, endotoxins, and the body’s inflammatory response to certain animal protein compounds. I didn’t make these choices to treat asthma, yet they reduced systemic inflammation and allowed me to step down from the highest steroid dose for the first time in my adult life.
Long-Term Steroid Dependence and Its Challenges
Asthma itself is a chronic inflammatory disease where the airways become hypersensitive. Over years, inflammation can cause airway remodeling—thickening of the airway wall, increased mucus production, and changes in smooth muscle behavior. This is why asthma persists even when you’re not actively having an attack.
Long-term inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) use is generally considered safer than oral steroids, but it’s not without effects. Research shows that prolonged ICS use can:
- Suppress local immune responses in the airways
- Increase vulnerability to throat infections or oral thrush
- Influence the hypothalamic–pituitary–adrenal (HPA) axis in sensitive individuals
- Reduce bone density over decades in high-dose users
- Cause voice hoarseness, coughing, or throat irritation
- Mask ongoing inflammation, making tapering difficult
I want to point out that based on quite a few scientific studies, there are two repeatedly documented long-term effects of ICS:
1. Increased risk of pneumonia (especially in older adults or high-dose users)
Multiple studies show high-dose ICS use is associated with a higher incidence of pneumonia, particularly with fluticasone-containing inhalers (like Advair).
This doesn’t occur in everyone, but the correlation is strong enough that guidelines discuss it.
2. Potential metabolic effects: impaired glucose control and increased risk of type 2 diabetes
Long-term ICS use, especially at higher doses, has been associated with increased blood glucose levels and higher risk of developing diabetes in susceptible people. These effects are mild compared to oral steroids, but still documented.
Looking back, these risks were not theoretical for me—they were reflected in my own health. In 2021, the year before beginning my ASEA journey, I had COVID five separate times. My immune system was clearly compromised. I was also bordering on type 2 diabetes for the previous five years, which meant I was already in a higher-risk category for the metabolic effects documented in long-term ICS research.
Once the body adapts to daily corticosteroids, stepping down isn’t simple. Many patients find that reducing their steroid dose leads to flare-ups because their airways are no longer receiving the anti-inflammatory suppression they’ve relied on for years.
For decades, I didn’t believe there was any path toward living medication-free. That belief changed when I started ASEA.
Beginning ASEA in 2022
When I began taking ASEA, I wasn’t in ideal shape. My joints ached, I had almost no energy, no motivation and I hadn’t exercised in more than a decade. My diet leaned heavily toward deep-fried seafood. I started with a simple routine: 60 ml (2 oz) in the morning and 60 ml (2 oz) in the evening, always on an empty stomach.
I didn’t expect dramatic results. But within several weeks, I noticed something undeniable.
A Clear Physical Turning Point
While walking my dog one morning, we spontaneously sprinted the final stretch home. It wasn’t intentional. It just happened. And when we reached the door, I realized something major:
I hadn’t run in more than ten years.
Yet my breathing remained clear. No wheezing. No chest tightness. And, more importantly, my ankles were able to take on my weight without aching.
For context: exercise-induced asthma is triggered when the airways narrow during increased breathing demand. It is one of the most reliable ways to reveal airway inflammation. The fact that I could run—suddenly and without wheezing—told me something real was happening inside my body.
This single moment signaled that ASEA was doing something meaningful. It didn’t feel like artificial energy. It felt like restored capability.
Three and a Half Years Later
Today, I no longer have daily asthma symptoms and no longer rely on steroid inhalers. I keep albuterol only for emergencies, and even that remains untouched most days.
This year, I started playing pickleball. In the beginning, the increase in physical activity triggered a few minor episodes—less than ten total—which is typical for someone with a history of exercise-induced inflammation. But once my body adjusted to consistent movement, I no longer needed the rescue inhaler at all.
For someone who lived with asthma for three decades, this still feels extraordinary.
Improvements Beyond Asthma
My chronic rhinitis also improved significantly. Rhinitis often accompanies asthma because both conditions share the same underlying inflammatory pathways. I used to wake up congested, react to dust and pollen, and deal with constant irritation. That entire layer of discomfort is gone.
The combination of reduced inflammation, cleaner breathing, and steadier energy has made me feel physically stronger and mentally clearer than I have in years.
My Current ASEA Routine
I now take 120 ml (4 oz) in the morning and another 120 ml (4 oz) in the evening. It costs about $500-600 per month, and while that is a substantial investment, the shift in my health has made the decision simple.
Why I’m Sharing This Experience
I hate the MLM markeing efforts that ASEA has done but here we are. But I barely make any commissions of ASEA, I dont particularly need them as I have mentioned, Ive been a business owner for over 15 years. I’m sharing my story in the hopes that it reaches the person that needs it the most. If you have lived with asthma and you just want a better future — its ASEA.
This is my story. This is what happened to me. If you’re exploring whether ASEA can improve asthma or lower inflammation, I hope this gives you a real, lived perspective rather than abstract claims.
If you have questions about dosage, routine, transitions, or what changes I noticed first, feel free to ask. I’m happy to share openly.
Disclaimer
This article describes my personal experience using ASEA and the changes I observed in my asthma and overall health. It is not medical advice. ASEA is not approved by the FDA for treating or curing asthma or any medical condition. Individual results vary, and what worked for me may not work for others. Long-term steroid tapering should always be supervised by a licensed healthcare provider. Always speak with a medical professional before making changes to your medication, treatment plan, or supplement routine.
