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Arnel Pineda is a #WinnerAgainstAsthma

Did you know that international rockstar Arnel Pineda from the American band ‘Journey’ is a winner against asthma?

Arnel Pineda Win Against Asthma Amabassador

It’s quite ironic that Journey frontman Arnel Pineda has asthma considering the fact that he and his band–Journey–are always on Tour in different parts of the globe and thereby dwelling in different kinds of temperature and not to mention strenuous rehearsals everyday. And being the lead singer of the band requires him to have strong lungs because several of the songs that he sings have high notes that he must always hit.

Despite all these factors that could trigger an asthma attack, the Filipino rockstar is a proud winner against the disease.

During the press conference for “The Search for Winners Against Asthma” on October 7 at Makati Shangrila, Arnel shared his ordeal with the disease.

“Dadiscover nila [doctors] na ‘yung asthma ko galing sa matinding allergies. 5 years na siya. Ang napansin ko, pagka may molds may dust, cigarette smoke tapos ‘yung usok ng sasakyan, wala na talagang nagsisikip na ‘yung dibdib saka lalamunan,” he said.

But he doesn’t let asthma hinder his job as an international rockstar and as a father.

“Namamanage ko naman kasi marami akong trabaho e. Siyempre, everybody knows I’m a father, family man. Then I’m always on tour, masyadong stressful. Minsan pag stress ka na at pagod ka na, nakapagreklamo ako sa wife ko na parang ayoko na ata ito sobra na ata kasi minsan nakakapunta ka sa mga magagandang lugar pero hindi mo naeenjoy. Kasi nakita mo lang siya galing sa airport nadaanan mo siya ‘ay ganito pala ang Paris’ tapos pahinga ka lang. Paggising mo the next day show ka na tapos aalis ka na papunta sa next concert”

“Bottomline, to sum it up, di ito something na tine-take for granted kasi napakalaking blessing nito sa akin at sa pamilya ko and at the same time maraming Filipino, they are so proud of you, dala ko ang bandila natin,” he said.

Dr. Carmela Kasala, Arnel Pineda and Maya Leander

Dr. Carmela Kasala, Arnel Pineda and Maya Leander during the “Search for Winners Against Asthma” press conference.

Arnel Pineda captivates audiences around the world with his vocal prowess. He also captives people by winning against asthma every day. He is a living proof that the disease should not be a deterrent from living one’s life to the fullest.

For more information about this advocacy, visit www.facebook.com/winagainstasthma.

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