I'm sorry, I have Asthma too. I know it depends on the frequency and severity but it can be a pain. Yes, I am. But I believe it's temporary and that someday I'll find the proper Doctor or treatments for me! Best to stay positive. I'm unable to work due to mine and I wasn't able to finish High School. I think, those are the two big things that bring me down. But, on the bright side, I'm working with my Lawyer to get an Appeal for SSI. That would mean I'd have income! Which means, I can look into a few treatments.
I don't know if "Disease" would be the right term. Some I developed, others I was born with. (Epilepsy, for example.) How about you? Or, is that too personal?
Similar. Poetry, Photography, Music, Dancing (When I'm not in pain.), etc. I'd be much more of an active person physically, if I didn't have these ailments.