Im 34, I had been a smoker for about ten years then quit four and a half years ago. I has bronchitis as a kid a lot but as an adult not very many problems. I started working as a furniture finisher three years ago and almost a year into it i started having symptoms of asthma.  My partner has been diagnosed with asthma and had an inhaler so I started using it once in awhile when I needed it and it has always worked great. I dont have insurance so I have never seen a doctor about it since the inhaler has worked for me. Last night I had a attack and used a breathing machine and my breathing is fine however my chest and upper back are really hurting this morning. I just wondered if this is normal after an attack? I know that I need to see a doctor and will.
You said that you are having symptoms of asthma. Asthma occurs due to allergy with some kind substance, dust or whether. Using your partners inhaler helped you during attacks, but you may not always require it. Oral Albuterol tablets are also available which will help you in these situations. My advice is visited your doctor and get your chest X-ray, WBC count done.  This help you to get the clear picture of your lungs' status. Then accordingly medicine will be prescribed to you.