3 Exercises for Asthma Sufferers

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Medical Video: Breathing Exercises for Asthma

Asthma, both chronic and only triggered by exercise, can cause several symptoms that make exercise difficult and can be dangerous. If you experience breath sounds, shortness of breath, coughing, or even chest pain, completing a run or playing tennis is almost difficult to do. But what if you like sports and need activities to stay healthy?

How do you keep yourself fit when asthma interferes with exercise?

Follow the steps below:

First, talk to your doctor if you experience asthma symptoms while exercising, or if your symptoms don't stop. Your doctor may give you medication that is taken regularly, drugs that work right away, or both. You can also use drugs that work fast if symptoms appear during exercise.

Then, have a sports plan that minimizes asthma. Consider the types of activities and conditions that are right for you. If you have asthma triggered by exercise, you better avoid exercise when the air is cold and dry. You also need to be careful if the air quality is bad due to excessive pollution. In that case, replace jogging in the park into an indoor treadmill or cardio class until the air quality improves. However, make sure the facilities you use are well ventilated and do not use bleach or harsh chemicals that can trigger your asthma symptoms.

Lastly, choose good exercise based on your symptoms. According to experts, swimming, walking or cycling is good, because:

  • Swimming is good for people with difficulty breathing, according to experts at the American Academy of Allergy Asthma and Immunology. This is caused by damp and warm air when you swim. Humid air keeps the airways open so it makes breathing easier. However, be careful of chlorine which can trigger asthma.
  • Walking or cycling is good during the weather. Even though you may feel worried about sports that require extra energy, such as soccer, do not immediately get rid of it without trying first. According to Jonathan Parsons, MD, associate director of The Ohio State University Asthma Center, in fact every exercise activity has a risk that triggers asthma, and the level of risk varies for each patient. Whatever type of exercise you choose, include heating and cooling.
3 Exercises for Asthma Sufferers
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