She can barely breathe

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my sister has a very severe breathing problem. she has went to the hospital a couple weeks ago and got better but after a week or so she gets sick.
she has exercise induced asthma. my other sister and i think she has pnemonia as well. but she wont go to the hospital. im scared that she will get to the point were it will beccome irreversible and she will be like this the rest of her life.

she used to be very athletic and loved to run. we had a cat problem in our house and she started to have troubles breathing. i know we have move and find a better house. im scared that she migt not be able to work again and be on disability. she doesnt like anyone helping her, but she need to do something.
i need help on how to get her to the hospital or to see a doctor. i do not know what else to do. she doesnt listen to me or my other siser even my brother who she alwys took advice from. what should i do?

[Jennifer]

I'm so sorry to hear about your sister and having asthma my whole like I know what she is feeling. Going from someone who is able to handle everything to not being able to handle anything is very traumatic and I know you care deeply for her and want her to do the right thing, sounds as if she is in denial right now and won't be convinced to do anything without her wanted too.

I know that is not the answer you want to hear, but it is the one that is going to get her to face what is going on and take care of herself. Has she been in denial for other things in the past?

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she doesnt like to show weakness or want help from anyone. she is getting somewhat better. she can't walk without stopping and trying to catch her breathe.

i feel terrible about it. she used to run and do all sorts of things. i hate seeing her suffering.

[Jennifer]

she will get better with time and her stuborness spirit will probably boost her to where she needs to be, keep on being supportive but at a distanst. pride is great for recovery!