For as long as Mark can remember, asthma shaped his daily life. He grew up depending on inhaled steroids every morning and night, and he knew to expect three or four flare ups a year that would send him reaching for his salbutamol inhaler. This was simply life with asthma as he understood it.
Everything shifted when Mark turned sixty. That was the year he discovered Airofit, and the change that followed was a complete surprise.
A New Beginning: Learning to Breathe Differently
When Mark first started using Airofit, he reached out to the Airofit team to make sure he was using the device safely for asthma. With their guidance, he began with the Recovery Program,
He experimented with other exercises and training modes, but he always returned to the Recovery Program. For him, it worked the most.
The beginning was not easy. Even at the lowest settings, his scores were poor. The exercises felt difficult, and he often finished a session feeling more breathless than when he started. But Mark stayed with it. He had lived through decades of asthma. A few minutes of training each day felt like a small price to pay if there was even a chance of breathing more freely.
“It was tough at first, but I knew I had to stick with it. I had spent my whole life struggling to breathe, and Iwasn’t ready to accept that as my normal.”
His perseverance paid off. Within a month, something shifted. The sessions no longer made him breathless for the rest of the day. Instead, he slowly began noticing that he felt better, calmer, and clearer. His sleep improved. His breathing felt more stable throughout the day.
Six months in, he realized just how far he had come. His breathing felt completely different from anything he had ever known.
“After six months, I could really feel the difference. Iwasn’t just managing my asthma anymore, I was thriving.”
Life Now: Stronger, Calmer, and More Resilient
Today, Mark’s transformation is unmistakable. He has not used salbutamolin over two and a half years. He now uses his inhaler only once every two days or so.
But the improvements go far beyond medication.
His general wellbeing and mental health have lifted. His sleep is calmer. He can surf in the cold North Sea without coughing or wheezing. As a paramedic, he is constantly exposed to illness, yet he rarely gets sick. Even when he does catch a virus, his breathing stayssteady and he often recovers faster than the people around him.
Although he still has a mild wheeze and gets out of breath quickly during intense exercise, he says he completely understands why.
“I spent sixty years breathing a certain way. Starting resistance training so late in life means I am playing catch up. But the difference is incredible.”
His numbers prove it. His peak flow reading has climbed from a typical 450 liters per minute to 600 liters per minute on a regular basis. For someone who lived with lifelong asthma, this is a remarkable change. 
Breath Training as Part of Daily Life
Mark’s breath training routine fits smoothly into his life, even with shift work. Each session takes only a few minutes, and the results make every moment worth it. Some sessions still feel uncomfortable when he pushes himself, but he knows that growth often comes from discomfort.
He does not use Airofit every single day now, especially when he is exercising outdoors, but itremains a steady and essential part of his breathing health.
A Message from Mark
Mark’s story is a powerful reminder that progress is possible at any age and at any stage of health.
His experience is not simply about escaping inhalers or reducing symptoms. It is about reclaiming freedom, confidence, and a better quality of life.
And for Mark, that journey began with just a few minutes a day and a willingness to keep going even when it felt difficult.
“If you are patient and consistent, you can really change how you breathe and how you feel every day. It is worth every minute of effort.”
If you are living with asthma, struggling with breathlessness, or simply hoping to breathe more easily, Mark’s story is a sign of what might be possible for you too. His message is simple:
Stay curious. Stay patient. The results may change your life.
