I have asthma too.  I use to cough all the time - doctors tried all kinds of medicine on me, but the only stuff that worked would knock me out - great for night, but not so hot for the day.  Lost of lot of computer time because of it.  I started taking allgery shots 2 years ago.  I was cough free for over a year.  Then my doctor gave me a prescription to lower my blood-pressure.  This triggered a three month long asthma attack - I just finally stopped coughing before Christmas.  I know what you mean by not needing any additional stress!

Take it a step at a time - no hurry, no stress.  I find it easier to learn a new program if I am not trying to complete a project or picture, but just playing around. 

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