If you suffer from asthma, you probably think that you can’t exercise properly or safely. Contrary to what many think of this subject, there are ways that you can get in shape and exercise, even if you suffer from asthma. Asthma is a chronic lung disease that is marked by symptoms such as coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath, and chest tightness. Asthma tends to occur in people who are genetically or environmentally predisposed to the condition. Some of the triggers that may start or make an attack worse include exposure to allergens, viral respiratory infections, airway irritants, exercise, and exposure to things such as dust mites or cockroaches.
You can prevent asthma attacks by doing the following:
1. Bath your pet weekly.
2. Don't smoke.
3. When mold or dust counts are high, you should stay inside with air conditioning.
4. Wash your toys and bedsheet at least once at a week in the water.
5. Wash your hands.
6. Wear a scarf over your mouth and nose in winter season.
Now that you know what you know about asthma, Asthma is a condition in which your airways narrow and swell and may produce extra mucus. For some people, asthma is a minor nuisance. For others, it can be a major problem that interferes with daily activities and may lead to a life-threatening asthma attack. Asthma can't be cured, but its symptoms can be controlled. Because asthma often changes over time, it's important that you work with your doctor to track your signs and symptoms and adjust your treatment as needed. This can make breathing difficult and trigger coughing, a whistling sound (wheezing) when you breathe out, and shortness of breath. You may be wondering where exercise fits in. As most doctors will tell you, you shouldn’t give up on sports or exercise at all. You just have to be smart about how you play and take special precautions to avoid attacks. Almost all doctors agree that the best way to prevent attacks during exercise is to keep your inhaler and medication close by. You should never use the inhaler more than three times during a game or exercise session. If you were up the previous night with coughing and wheezing, it’s always best to go easy with your exercise the next day. For something known as IEA (Exercise Induced Asthma), the symptoms are somewhat different in the fact that they appear after 6–10 minutes of exercise and will often be worse in cold or dry air. If you have IEA, there are several activities that you can enjoy, such as swimming, walking, biking, downhill skiing, and team-based sports. There are many activities for you to choose from to ensure you get the exercise you need as well. Keep in mind that the condition of asthma isn’t "all in your head", it is a real physiological medical condition that will require treatment to prevent and treat. Even though your doctor will be your best friend in treating asthma, you are the one who can prevent your symptoms. Always be smart, take your medication, and be proactive. Don’t let it put you in a life of misery – as you can enjoy exercise just like everyone else.
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