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So you have asthma? Think you cant exercise safely? Read on, my
friend, and discover how you *can* do so safely and how your
body will benefit from the exertion!
Asthma is a chronic lung disease that is marked by the following
characteristics that are present during episodes of airflow
obstruction:
Coughing Wheezing Shortness of breath Chest tightness
It tends to occur in people who are genetically or
environmentally presdisposed to the condition. Some of the
triggers that might start or make an attack worse include:
Exposure to allergens (animal dander, pollen, mold) Viral
respiratory infections Airway irritants (tobacco smoke,
environmental pollutants) Exercise Exposure to things such as
dust mites or cockroaches, especially in childhood
Medical treatments for asthma include:
Anti-inflammatory agents (inhaled and pill-formed steroids)
Broncodilators
If the patient can manage his/her symptoms, its possible to
avoid any critical or emergency breathing treatments, however,
for people in a higher-pollutant area, this might prove to be a
difficult task.
How can you prevent an asthma attack?
Bathe pets weekly Do not smoke or permit smoking in your home
Stay inside with air conditioning when mold or pollen counts are
high Wash your bedding & stuffed toys once per week in hot water
Wash your hands often Get a flu shot Wear a scarf over your
mouth and nose in the winter Be proactive about knowing your
triggers and avoiding them
Now, with this information in place where does exercise fit in
to your asthmatic life? According to Dr. Jack Becker, chief of
allergy and asthma at St. Christophers in Philadelphia, you
shouldnt give up on sports or exercise at all. You just have to
be smart about how you play, and take special precautions to
avoid a flare-up.
Nearly all doctors agree that the best way to prevent an attack
during exertion (exercise) is to keep the medication (inhaler)
close at hand. You shouldnt use the inhaler more than 3 times
during a game or exercise sessionat that point, its best just
to back off and rest a while. Additionally, if you are up the
previous night with coughing and wheezing, its probably best to
go lightly on the exercise the next day.
For something such as Exercise Induced Asthma (EIA), symptoms
are slightly different, in that they will appear after about 6-8
minutes of exertion, and are often worse in cold, dry air.
For those with EIA, certain activities are preferred over others:
Swimming: this sport has a warm, humid atmosphere, year-round
availability, and upper-body toning. Walking Leisure biking Free
downhill skiing (wearing a scarf or surgical mask to help warm
the air while inhaling) Team sports that require a short burst
of energy are better than those that require more continual
activity. Thus, baseball, football, golfing, gymnastics,
surfing, or wrestling are preferred over soccer, basketball,
field hockey, or long-distance running.
Remember, this condition is not all in your head, it is a
real, physiological medical condition that requires appropriate
treatment. While your doctor can be your biggest ally in
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prevent your symptoms. Be smart, take your medication, and be
proactive. And dont let asthma sideline your physical
activityit does a body good!
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