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Asthma can be a debilitating condition, but if you suffer from this chronic illness, we have an inspirational gallery for you. Asthma affects millions of people around the world, and while it can indeed impact your quality of life, it doesn't necessarily have to stop you from achieving your dreams. The people on this list didn't let asthma stop them from becoming successful in their field. From actors to singers, and professional athletes and politicians, these men and women managed to control their condition.
Click through and get to know the stars who suffer (or have suffered) from asthma.
Not only does the singer suffer from asthma, Pink was also born with a collapsed lung.
The actress has suffered from asthma since she was a child and had to be hospitalized a number of times.
"My asthma and allergies were so severe, my throat would close up. I often had pneumonia. I even had a collapsed lung," said Alba.
David Beckham didn't let asthma stop him from becoming a big sports star.
"Those who know me well know that I'm an asthmatic. I mean, what's to hide? I knew that I had to control my asthma before it controlled me. As long as I've got my inhaler, asthma can't stop me from achieving my goals," she once tweeted.
The U2 front man has suffered from the condition for years. And so does his son, Elijah Hewson, who's the singer of a band called Inhaler (yes, the name is derived from the fact that the singer has asthma).
The actress is not very vocal about her condition, but has posted a video on Instagram demonstrating lung-strengthening exercises.
The artist's asthma was so severe that in 1998 he had to cancel a number of tour dates because of it. "In the old days I could scream and punch my way through it, but now it wouldn't be fair to my fans," he said.
The actress has had asthma since she was a child and has been hospitalized multiple times. "When she was a kid, we almost lost her a couple of times because of the asthma," shared her father.
Although the singer has not openly talked about his asthma, he has been seen using an inhaler on stage.
The actress mentions her struggle with asthma as a child in her memoir 'Then Again.'
According to the rapper's mother, Debbie Nelson, "Since childhood he's suffered bouts of pneumonia. He's always had acute throat infections, like tonsillitis and he's asthmatic."
The famous singer and actress has also been living with asthma for many years.
In 2011, the ‘Bat Out of Hell’ singer collapsed on stage with an asthma attack, during a concert in Pittsburgh.
Kenny G is one of the most accomplished sax players in the world. He credits playing his wind instrument for helping him manage his asthma.
The American swimmer didn't let asthma get in the way of her dreams. “I’ve never thought of it as an obstacle… it’s actually made me stronger." She won six golds in two Olympics!
“If you learn to manage your asthma and take the correct medication, there’s no reason you shouldn’t be the best,” said the British Olympic runner.
The Cuban revolutionary also battled asthma in his daily life.
Interestingly, his mother once said in an interview that, "He has recently been examined by a Soviet doctor, who prescribed some pills for his asthma that are doing him lots of good. These pills, of course, are made in the US.”
JFK also struggled with asthma and allergies, but that didn't stop him from enjoying playing sports.
The 26th President of the United States was also a famous asthma sufferer.
The famous composer reportedly developed asthma as a teenager and continued to struggle with the condition throughout his adult life.
Sources: (Redbook) (News24) (Breathe Easy Play Hard Foundation)
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Asthma can be a debilitating condition, but if you suffer from this chronic illness, we have an inspirational gallery for you. Asthma affects millions of people around the world, and while it can indeed impact your quality of life, it doesn't necessarily have to stop you from achieving your dreams. The people on this list didn't let asthma stop them from becoming successful in their field. From actors to singers and professional athletes to politicians, these men and women managed to thrive despite their condition.
Click through and get to know the stars who suffer (or have suffered) from asthma.