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Q: What are some good exercises for people with Asthma?
I have exercise-induced asthma.

A: My sister Cierra -Yahoo Name _ Cici- is wierd. She thought you ment when you have an attack. I know what you mean, what can you do, without getting an attack. Well as long as you DON’T overdo things you can run, you can do flips, treadmill, ect. You just have to take it nice and slow, my sister is 10 & she has regular asthma, she is allergic to many things aswell, so we have to help her out alot. If you take Singulair for asthma & Zertech for allergies , which is what she takes, you could do what she does. She runs with our dog, who is compleatly spazatic & jump on the trampoline 200 times a day. – I just hope this helps you, don’t be stopped by what you think are limits, but don’t push yourself over the edge. – -♥Brittany :D

Q: How do you get rid of hay fever and a really severe form of exercise asthma?
my hay fever is throughout the year and i have totally had it. my asthma i’ve had for 12 years it hurts to do some stuff for p.e. that i don’t like but i have to do anyway in order to get a good grade.
i also take zyrtec and flonase. my inhaler isn’t strong enough. i take my inhaler to class too. they said i might have to get a steam mask but that thing is too heavy to take to school.

A: Asthma is usually improved by regular exercise. But you have to plan for it. Use the inhaler right before PE class starts, even if you don’t have an attack yet. Take it with you so you can use it again at the first sign of chest tightness.

Ask your doctor if there isn’t something else s/he can give you such as a brief course of steroid inhaler until your asthma cools down a little bit.

Do you take something like claritin every day? If you have hay fever every day then you should. Ask your doc which one it should be, and get a nasal wash such as “Simply Saline” to keep your sinuses from getting infected because of the drying effect of antihistamines. Befriend the steam room of your local gym also. Ask mom to take you in because you might have an attack in there. Best to go with someone who can help if..

If you feel best right after your shower, consider investing in a Vicks personal steamer or just learn the trick of “steaming your head” over a pot of hot water or tea. This is very helpful in the winter when the humidity level drops.

Put a few drops of eucalyptus oil on a handkerchief and sniff it. Wierd, but it works.

Q: Do I have exercise asthma or allergies?
Yesterday, I ran the mile inside on the track at my school. Everyday, I usually jog, but the past few times I’ve ran. Everytime I run, I start sneezing afterward. Yesterday, I was sneezing, had chest tightness and some weird breathing at times. I was ok afterward, but the chest tightness continued for a long time, and this morning, I still have sneezing.
I exercise regularly at home, and I am fine. I am a 17 year old female with no past asthma or anything.

A: Sounds like allergies! They can trigger the tightness in your chest, but so can cold weather in asthma. Sneezing is typically caused by allergies. Try taking Claritin the night before you run and see if that helps!

Q: Easy (asthma) exercises to tone?
I am 19 years old 5′5 and about 125 pounds. I have asthma and am kind of out of shape (I am kinda lazy) I was 114 pounds but recently gained about 11 pounds (past 2 or so months) I have a bit of fat on my upper thighs and when i sit down looks like i have a bit of fat and extra skin on my stomach(looks fine when im standing up) my arms always look bit but they don’t have fat on them (or much at least), they actually a decent sized muscle which is odd because even though i haven’t been active in along time i never did any arm exercises, they have muscles but my arms are incredibly weak (hurt when i put my hair up) since I gained the weight my face gained abit of fat (i know i cant spot treat that :( ) but i have very high big cheek bones so it makes my face look odd shaped. can any1 help me think of any exercises to tone those area without alot of cardio because of my ashtma. I have a pool, and if i dont do it for long rollarblading isnt to hard. (played ice hockey for 8 years, <-- developed ashma when I moved to a warm climate and now the cold makes breathing x1000 times worse) Any water exercises or with rollarblades or any exercises without equipment are great. Fast toning please! :D

A: Believe it or not, WiiFit is great for toning. I do it, and its working great.

Q: Gym Routine/Asthma/Exercises – How do I make gym a habit?
I certainly have the time to go to the gym, but when it comes to things like going to the gym I have no discipline. I’m a member of 24 Hour Fitness so I have plenty of time windows in a day to go the gym. I just need tips on; building a routine, discipline, making good habits etc. When I’m on the topic of gym I’d like to know what the ideal exercises are for asthma are. You see this is one of the reasons I don’t have fitness discipline. All my life I’ve suffered from asthma and because of it I have not grown used to fitness and exercise because of either short breath or hospitalization.

Last but not least; what’s some good exercises for toning chest, belly, and hips?

A: You should probably talk to your doctor about exercising with asthma because I don’t want to tell you something, then something bad happen.

For me, exercise is a part of my life. I don’t feel the same if I don’t get my daily work out in. At first though, it was hard to motivate myself. For cardio, you can do 15 mins each of 3 different cardio machines so you don’t get bored.

Cardio will help shed some of the extra fat on your midsection and hips. Also, start to do weighted crunches. Good luck!

Q: Any suggested breathing techniques for asthma?
I have exercise induced asthma, but I get asthma sometimes just from sitting and not doing anything too. I don’t want to always use my inhaler, so are there any breathing techniques or meditation type exercises that may control my asthma. Please help.

A: Most people are going to say “breathe in through your nose and out through your mouth”. Those are people who have never had an attack and don’t realize how silly that is. What I’ve found works for me is panting on top of my lungs, fast.Utilize what you have rather than fight to open up areas that will not expand. Obviously use your inhaler allowing at least a couple of minutes between puffs.That allows time for the first one to work a bit and the second gets much deeper. And don’t over use it. I know the temptation is strong.
If you feel an attack coming on the best thing to do is not panic. Calm and serene. If you get anxious you’ll just make things worse.I really do know how tough this is to do and it took me years to be able to do it but it and your inhaler are your best friends until EMS arrives.
God bless.

Q: What are some good cardiovascular exercises for people with asthma?
I do plenty of yoga, but I’d like to be able to do some cardiovascular that doesn’t kill my lungs the way jogging does, especially in hot weather. Any suggestions on light cardio?

A: Try cycling but in those called “recumber bycicles” (you are seated in there.

Q: Can you help me out with good cardio exercises?
I have exercise induced asthma. I have only had one attack a long time ago when trying out for basketball in high school. But I can’t run or jog more than 20 seconds before getting really out of breath. Even stairs suck. I know with time it won’t strain me as bad. Can’t afford the inhaler right now that I got prescribed. Not for another month at least.
Are there any good cardio excercises that won’t strain my lungs to bad? I’m trying to lose a little fat in the next couple months. Not alot, just abit.
I love working out but I just hate getting so out of breath.

A: I’d suggest that you start with brisk walking. Even just a few minutes a day to start off with is better than nothing. As you feel more fit, you can add a minute or two your walks. Don’t try to do too much right away and stick with it.

Q: What is the best exercise to improve my asthma and cardiac fitness?
I have had asthma since I was 2 years old, and suffer from exercise induced asthma as well as weather and food affected. Running is the worst for inducing asthma in me.

If I want to improve my asthma and my cardiac fitness, what is the best exercise for me to do?

A: light exercise and light swimming. because it is gentle and help develope your cardiac tissue. Donr over do it because the stress can make you drown or fall on a track. I have faults too because i have torn muscles in my knees. take time and do things very slow and you can do fun things , but please be careful. Also eat quality protein and fruit juice. Dont over do icant do it all. You can still be fit and healthy

Q: How is exercise induced asthma different to regular asthma?
My asthma only kicks in whenever I begin to run or jog, and it always last for the first 15 minutes making breathing difficult. But I refuse to use an inhaler and I push through and keep running even though the air going in to my lungs is tiny. After a while my chest loosens up and my breathing returns to normal. So how is my asthma different to regular asthma?

A: I have exercise induced asthma and at times I can deal with it without my inhaler but I find it’s easier just to take the inhaler if it’s not cleared out so I can breathe properly, hence a better run. I also have asthma of other triggers (dust, pets etc)

They’re the same thing, sometimes you can work it thru on your own but I just don’t see the point to ‘*suffer* if I don’t have to. I’ll do it for a few mins etc but if it’s not improving (and sometimes it can) I inhale-I don’t care how it looks. It’s not fun not being able to breathe!

Q: Does Primatene work good for exercise induced asthma or in general?
I have exercise induced asthma and a little bit of asthma in general. It doesn’t fully hit me until I exercise and I happen to really enjoy exercising so this is a little discouraging. I’m just curious as to if this product works good or not?. And please don’t respond unless you actually use the product itself or know someone who does. I’ve done my research on the product; I just want to hear what people have to say who use it or have used it before. Thanks!!!

A: I’ve used Primatene when I was a child for a number of years. It helps relieves symptoms, but overally I became immune to it (or it just lost its effectiveness, I dunno). Either way, you’re better off going to a doctor or clinic for asthma & allergy to have your asthma treated properly. They will be able to prescribe medication that is most effective for you while giving you more tips for specific treatment.

Q: Can I use over the counter asthma medication for exercise induced asthma?
I think I have exercise induced asthma but I don’t want to go to the doctor and I don’t have the money to go either. So I was wondering if I can just use an over the counter inhaler from walmart? Im 18!

A: You could try it and use it strictly according to the directions. Do not use it more often than directed.

Q: what is the best medication for exercise induced asthma?
(Advair, singulair, or albuterol) i heard all this medications are great for exercise induce asthma, but which one works the best i play soccer in high school and we do so much running everyday so want to be taking the best medication….

Or if you know of any others that work better for my condition please feel free to let me know, thanks.

A: I have exercise induce asthma, before doctors even admitted it existed.

If exercise is the only trigger and you don’t experience any symptoms outside of exercise, I don’t think that the advair will help that much. What has worked for me is to take the albuterol before I exercise (at least 15 min. before). I also try to control my breathing, which is hard and can be painful. But if you start out controlling your breathing, when you start running, you may be less likely to trigger an attack or moderate the symptoms. I would count to three as I inhaled, hold my breath for a count of three, and then exhale slowly for a count of three. I would also breath in through my nose.

The breathing thing really works. I have had exercise induced asthma since I was a child, but was told that I just hyperventilate – all the asthmatic classmates were convinced I was having an asthma attack. It wasn’t until a college basketball player died of exercise induced asthma in the 80’s that the diagnosis changed. I played baseball and soccer for years and just concentrated on my breathing. It can really help, but the albuterol makes it easier.

What I have also discovered is that the more that I exercise, on a steady and regular basis (no sprints) the easier I breathe and the fewer attacks I have even while exercising.

As a side note, my exercise induced asthma converted to chronic asthma after a severe, recurrent bout of bronchitis and I now use singulair on a regular basis.

I have included a link about exercise induced asthma below.

Q: Can you have exercise induced asthma only when running?
Is it possible to only have asthma when running and not when doing other types of exercise? I’m in summer gym right now and I find myself getting severly out of breath really early on into running the mile but when I exercise on the eliptical bike inside for 45min I don’t feel a thing. When I ride the bike, I do it a high resistance and relativly fast. Could it also be anxiety about running the mile? I already have an anxiety disorder that affects other things but I can’t tell if its just that or if its asthma related.

A: Exercise-induced bronchospasm is caused by the loss of heat, water, or both from the lungs during exercise, stemming from hyperventilation of air that is drier and cooler than that in the respiratory tree. Between 80 and 90 percent of patients with asthma also have EIB. However, many patients have bronchospasm only during exercise. One study has found unrecognized EIB in as many as 29 percent of athletes presenting for athletic preparticipation examinations.

The diagnosis of EIB is based on a detailed history suggestive of shortness of breath, decreased exercise endurance, chest tightness, cough, or wheezing during or immediately following sustained exercise. Some patients also report having an upset stomach or a sore throat. Symptoms that occur during the first five minutes of exercise are usually not indicative of EIB; however, these symptoms may suggest other changes in pulmonary function, poorly controlled underlying asthma, poor conditioning, or injury to the chest wall muscle. Persons who engage in physical activities that involve only short bursts of exertion may perform well without becoming symptomatic.

We use a exercise bike for EIB Challenge in the diagnosis of Exercise-Induced Bronchospasm. So you should probably have a response when on the elliptical bike.

Q: Exercises for asthma! Please?!?
Hi, I’ve asthma since a baby and I’ve been taking medecine for it for more than 10 years, but lately i’ve been more stressed (school exams, personal life) and my asthma has gotten worse!
Please, if anyone knows some kind of exercise that will help me out with it and help me relax a bit, tell me!

*When I was born my doctor told my mum to start practicing swimming as soon as I could, which I’ve been doing for over 13 years!

Please!!!

A: Hopefully, these will help…

http://www.puertoricowow.com/health_fitness/eng/hea_fit_06.php
http://wps.aw.com/bc_powers_fitness_4/0,10412,1984297-,00.html

http://www.womenfitness.net/asthma_exer.htm

Good Luck!

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