Carol has always been health conscious so she was surprised when diagnosed with asthma in her 40's. How or why did she develope this now? Her Grandmother had died from asthma at the age of 55 years, however; the only respiratory issue that had been a huge nuisance for Carol for many years was allergies. She wondered what was different about her now since she was suddenly afflicted with asthma. She came to realize that her breathing was dysfunctional due to her hectic lifestyle. Carol felt she could not change the world with its unlimited triggers for attacks but she could change herself back to the pre asthma era.

Carol Baglia was very busy as a volunteer, entrepreneur, and mother of three teenagers. Extreme prolonged stress pushed Carol to asthmatic attacks. She refused to accept the answer that her physician offered to deal with the disease. The medications prescribed made Carol feel worse than the symptoms. The cost of the drugs and side effects were also a concern. She searched the internet for solutions and discovered the Buteyko program. The physiology explanation made sense. Carol traveled to attend a Buteyko workshop. Her health improved so dramatically from practicing the Buteyko breathing method that it inspired her to change careers and share its benefits with others. She became certified by the Buteyko Institute of Breathing and Health to teach in August 2003 after extensive training. Carol has also obtained licensure, certification and registration as a traditional respiratory therapist. She graduated with honors from college and was awarded the Outstanding Respiratory Therapy Student in 2004. Carol is passionate about letting people know that they have options available to them in responsibly managing their respiratory health care. She has worked with hundreds of clients that have also become prophets of the program. Buteyko works if you know about it and just DO IT.