I was diagnosed with Adult Onset Asthma at 56 after a severe run of Covid in late 2019 and into 2020 (it was horrible). A skilled pulmo group here in Atlanta helped me recover and affirmed that a major respiratory “event” can awaken asthma in adults and that there is often a genetic component in adult asthma … sure enough, my mom was diagnosed with it at 46. There is a strong mucus component with my asthma and my pulmo team tells me that some adults who develop asthma have this … and that science simply hasn’t found an answer for it yet. They assure me it’s an annoyance and will not affect my lifespan. The inhaler Trelegy helps greatly, as does limiting fatty foods and dairy, cutting back on alcohol … and getting good, quality sleep and exercise. Overall, I feel great these days … but do have to manage the mucus.