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breathing exercise for asthma

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Q: what is the good cure for asthma?Must take a drugs or doing breathing exercise?
Some says sniffing ganja or drinking a beer can cure asthma?is that true?

A: The herbal remedy lobelia works great. one 50mg dose in the morning and one at night works great for me. Also get a nebulizer or breathing machine they cost about 80 bucks without insurance or free if you do have insurance try it out.

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: why do I feel faint, dizzy, trouble breathing during exercise?
For the last year I’ve been going to the gym but recently hired a trainer. There were one or two instances in the beginning where I felt light headed, dizzy and broke out into a cold sweat that I knew meant I was going to faint (from past experience). A friend advised that I add some Gatorade to water to give me a sugar boost and that seemed to help. However, after recently hiring my trainer there have been three instances in the last month where I’ve felt the same dizzy, light headed, cold sweats and trouble breathing. After the ‘episode’ I feel extremely fatigued and worn out, as if I could just sleep. I assumed I had exercise induced asthma because of the trouble breathing and have tried three separate puffers but they don’t seem to work. I noticed that the times I felt like I was going to pass out is when I do more ‘whole body’ exercise, such as weighted squats or dead lifts (oddly, things that involve my legs). The type of exercise I do is weight lifting, so nothing that really gets my heart rate up for long periods of time like running or step classes. I am going to my doctor for some solutions but sometimes it feels like he’s not able to pinpoint the problem so I’m asking on here to see if anyone has had similar problems and what worked for them. Thanks.

A: It isn’t so unusual and as your doctor can’t find a cause you must be physically fit.
Are you pushing yourself too hard? If you start to feel faint or breathless you need to stop and give yourself time to recuperate..

If you exercise in the morning after maybe 10 hours since your last meal then you are low on many of the nutrients and energy required to get you through your workout. If your carbohydrate stores (glycogen) levels are low then you will use your muscles and fat for energy and this can be a strain on your system..

Drink water before, during and after exercise but don’t overindulge.

Low blood pressure – fast movements from standing to lying can cause dizziness in people suffering from low blood pressure.

Blood pooling – after heavy leg exercises (squats, dead lifts) blood rushes to your legs in order to fuel your muscles. Ensure you take time to recover after these exercise and give the blood chance to recirculate. Don’t sit down, moving around on your feet will help you return back to normal quicker.

Concentrate on your breathing and this will not only get you through your exercise session but can improve your lung capacity and control your heart rate too.

As your doctor and trainer have no solution you will have to try and find out by trial and error what causes your problems, but if you continue to feel breathless and faint you should ask your doctor for a second opinion..

Q: Good breathing techniques w/asthma?
I do track and have exercised induce asthma. Breathing isn’t as easy for me as the other runners and I need to learn some good techniques. Anyone out there have the same issue?

A: just breath in through your nose out through your mouth

Hard to get down but it will help

Carry youf inhaler and tell the coach if you need to use it.

Cheyenne <3

Q: I have been having trouble breathing after exercise that lasts for sometimes the rest of the day. help please.
I dont know whats been going on. I’m a very good runner and whenever i run in weather I’m not used to i have trouble breathing for the rest of the day as soon as I’m done. I do have asthma through allergies. I am currently on trileptol and pulmicort. I’m 17 years old. Could someone help me please.

A: I have asthma too and obviously it’s asthma that’s inhibiting you. Maybe you have a chest infection? Whenever I have one, breathing becomes a lot harder all round. But try to use your drugs as little as possible, and eventually the asthma will get better.

Q: Do I have exercise-induced asthma?
Whenever I exercise hard, I get wheezy and I start coughing and my airways close up. Usually it only happens in cold weather but the past days have been 70 and sunny and it’s happening. I just rode my bike pretty hard for 2 miles and now I can’t breathe.

Is this exercise-induced asthma? Anything I can do so I can actually breathe?

A: Based off of your reported symptoms it sounds like it. Usually cold and exercise induced asthma is due to hyperactive airways. I suggest you set up an appointment with you primary care doctor for an examination. He may decided to treat you out of his clinic based on his clinical suspicion or may send you for referral to a pulmonologist (lung doctor) if he believes that a Lung Function test is in order. More than likely your primary care doctor will treat you with an inhaler and it will reduce your symptoms. Go schedule an appointment tomorrow. Don’t worry, your condition is common and shared by many. Good luck!

—edit—

Ms Lamb may not “believe” in it, but it does exist. I know people who suffer from it and I’ve seen it. I found some further reading for you if are interested and I put it in the source section.

Q: Do you need help with your asthma questions? (Read this)?
I have suffered from asthma since I was 11. I am posting this as a way of helping so many of you who are suffering from asthma on here.

There’s a great book called Reversing Asthma by a doctor who suffers from asthma himself. (name is Richard n Firshein)

Also a great website I’ve bought products from in the past www.allergyasthmatech.com.

I’m not trying to push products by the way. I’ve just found that asthma catalog and the book above very helpful to me personally.

These are things that can help you if you have not tried them already.

-Get rid of mold in your home. Keep damp areas like basements and bathrooms as dry as possible. Get a dehumidifier if needed.
-Get rid of pets if you can, or keep them out of the bedroom.
-Get rid of strong cleaning chemicals (especially bleach) use vinegar instead
-Get rid of mouse, rat, and bug poisons. Use natural bug killers if you can.
-Keep house (naturally) clean to keep roaches away. Their poop triggers attacks.
-Get rid of air deodorizers/air fresheners. They have been proven in scientific studies to trigger asthma and allergy symptoms.
-Wash your sheets and blankets in hot water once a week to kill dust mites which trigger attack
-Cover your pillows and mattresses in dust mite zip covers (you can vinyl ones cheap at Wal-mart)
-Get an air purifier for getting rid of mold and dust. Get one with a good HEPA filter. Do NOT get an ozone machine. Those trigger asthma, not help it. Do NOT get an ionizer type air purifier. Those produce ozone as a by product which can aggravate asthma.
-Get rid of new carpeting and replace with hard wood floors if you can afford it.
-Vacuum once a week and wear a dust mask when you clean or vacuum.
- Get tested for food allergies. Stop eating dairy, nuts (especially peanuts) and processed foods for at least a month to see if you improve. Try to eat organic and more vegetables and fruits. Eat lots of garlic which is a natural anti-inflammatory. (you can get supplements.)
-Check your work environment. Are you being exposed to chemicals or allergens or mold there? Is your job making things worse? If so, it might be time to change jobs or get a doctor’s note for your boss.
- Get a second opinion if you feel your current doc is not helping you.
- Get a neti pot for sinus infections (they have worked wonders for me and you can get one cheap at Wal-greens) You poor salt or saline solution into warm water to irrigate your sinuses.
- Get tested for general allergies and get allergy shots if you can afford them. They can be very helpful for some asthmatics. (they’ve helped me)
- Some folks are sensitive to extremely dry air. If you must get a humidifier, get one that’s easy to clean and replace the filters often since they can grow mold themselves
- Get good high filtration filters like Filtrete for your heating and cooling system in your house. Those alone, can make a difference. Remember to replace them regularly.
- Stop smoking, if you smoke. (I know it’s hard but the reason I have asthma is because I was around my mom’s second hand smoke growing up) Don’t smoke around your kids if you can help it.
- Stop drinking. Alcohol is a nervous system depressant. A beer every once in awhile is probably fine but if you’re a heavy drinker, it could be affecting your lungs.
- Learn breathing exercises. Take yoga classes which are great for asthma. Listen to relaxation tapes when you get home from work.
- Wean yourself off of prednizone if you can little by little and gradually get onto an inhaled steroid instead. They have less side effects and get directly into the lungs better. (I’m personally on Asmanex which is a brand new one) Oral steroids have long term side effects. Get off of them if you can and switch to an inhaled steroid.
- Exercise. I know exercise can irritate asthma for some, but build up slowly. Start with walking. It’s one of the best ways to build up your breathing capacity over time.
- Get tested for acid reflux. Have heartburn, or tightness in your chest after you eat? Chronic acid reflux can result from overuse of oral steroids. They make the esophagus weak, and acid comes up more easily. This can eventually, irritate the lungs. Stay away from spicey foods or high acid foods like tomatoes. If you notice tightness in your chest after eating things like icecream or chocolate, those are acid reflux triggers. Stop certain foods for awhile and see if you improve. Stick to a bland diet for at least a month to see if there’s a difference.
- Use your peak flow meter. If you don’t have one, ask your doc for one. It measures your true breathing capacity if you’re not sure how “tight” you are getting.
- Use a scarf in the winter to keep the air going into your lungs warm and moist. Extreme temperature changes can trigger symptoms.
- Close your car windows and use the air in the summer on especially hot days. Ozone triggers asthma.
- Are you an artist? Is your favorite hobby making you sic

A: You should have your genes tested, because I hate to break it to you, and I know it’s easier to blame others, but you can’t get asthma through smoking. Especially someone elses smoking. It’s a genetic disorder. That means either you have bad genes, or someone passed a bad one along to you. That’s how you got your asthma.
Like I said though, it’s easier to blame it on smoking. Everything else is.

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: 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: What are the instructions for the “Papworth method” breathing exercises?
There is a news story today about how this method helps asthma, but I can find any information about how to use the method online.

A: This is a physical therapy method that needs to be taught by someone who is trained in the method. It is a series of deep breathing, relaxation, and recognition of inciting factors. You can call around to local physical therapy groups in your area to find someone who is trained and willing to teach it. It’s worth doing for many aspects of health as well.

Q: Any tips for a beginning runner?
So everyone in my family loves running and i always try to go with them but i can never keep up. I have exercise induced asthma, and im not very in shape at all, in fact im horribly out of shape. I know that the best, and really the only, thing to do is to practice and just work really hard at it. But what I was wondering is if anyone has any breathing exercises or pre and post run stretches they could let me know about?

A: use your legs

Q: Is this allergies of exercise induced asthma?
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: Could be something in the environment you’re running in when you’re outside that you’re allergic to. Add running to your allergies and you could be experiencing asthma symptoms. Pay attention to the time of day, what is around you, what the weather’s like and when it happens. Keep a log and bring it to your doctor. They can do allergy and asthma testing to see what’s up and then give you the appropriate meds.

Q: Exercise induced asthma question…?
I have asthma and exercise in unfortunately a trigger. I am also a long distance runner, so this poses problems for me at present. I am currently taking seretide twice daily and I use the blue inhaler before exercise and my breathing is fine. I am finding that whilst running my chest feels slightly tight but I can run through this and it doesn’t get worse and by the end feels ok (althoug my peak flow is lower, I have no wheeze and it goes back to normal after about 30 minutes).

However, I am finding I have a tickly cough for days after a run. I run often (3 or 4 times a week at the momen), so this cough never really clears.. is this to do with my asthma? Does anyone else experience? Am I ok to continue like this? Or is it a sign it’s not totally controlled?

An explanation from a respiratory specialist would be gratefully received.

Many thanks!
Also.. another thing that I notice and don’t know whether this is normal in asthma… but sometimes I get a strange noise lower in my lungs everytime I breathe.. like a squeak. Sometimes it’s loud enough for people to hear and I have to tell them it’s my tummy rumbling. But I can feel and hear that is is from my lungs. Is this normal?

A: Have you been introduced to the drug xopenex (levalbuterol)? It also comes in inhaler form as well as inhalation solution 1.25mg. This drug works well for active lifestyles. You may need an anti-inflammitory (corticosteroid) to clear up the lower sounds (lung function). It seems to me that you may have never resolved your initial inflammation. Some asthmas are not resolved by albuterol alone. Please check further with a pulmonologist.

Q: Any tips on exercise induced asthma?
I just recently have developed exercise induced asthma due to the cold air outside when I’ve been running. I have trouble breathing and I cough up phlegm. I have an inhaler, but it only helps a little bit. I want to run track this spring but am having trouble building up distance because of this. Treadmills DO NOT work for me. Any tips on what would have caused this or what I should do about it to make it better??

A: Consume Plenty of:

* Chicken soup, broth and other fluids to help thin bronchial mucus.
* Foods high in omega-3 fatty acids to counter bronchial inflammation. (Canola oil, salmon, mackerel, sardines and other cold-water fish)
* Tea (only if not sensitive to salicylates) is a source of theophylline, a bronchial muscle relaxant. (If taking a theophylline drug, avoid large amounts of tea to prevent overdose).

Avoid:

* Any foods, including dairy products, or additives that seem to bring on attacks.
* If allergic to mildew and other environmental molds, molds in food may trigger asthma. Foods include mushrooms, cheese, yeasty breads, hot dogs and other processed meats, and anything that is fermented, including soy sauce, beer, wine and vinegar.
* Salicylates (an ingredient in aspirin) and a natural component in a number of fruits may trigger asthma.
* Foods containing yellow food dye 5 (tartrazine) is similar to salicylate, but less potent.
* Any food preserved with sulfites. Prevalent and potentially deadly, sulfites are especially common in dried fruits, dehydrated or instant soup mixes, instant potatoes, dough conditioners, wine, beer and carbonated drinks made with sulfur dioxide. Check food labels for any ingredient ending in sulfite; for example, potassium bisulfite, as well as sulfur dioxide.

Q: How do I avoid an asthma attack after exercise?
I am 20 years old and have never had asthma. The last few times after my soccer games I have been coughing a lot, but today I had an actual asthma attack where I couldnt breathe, I had a lot of pressure on my chest, and I couldnt stop coughing. My brother has really bad asthma so I used his inhaler and I sat in the bathroom with steam from the shower and it went away. Is there a way for me to avoid having asthma after exercise? I normally never have asthma.

A: You need to see your GP who might refer you to a specialist and have an asthma treatment plan done immediately. They’ll do a series of lung tests and then probably put you on a preventer. After being on that for a couple of days you should be fine to exercise but if you still feel out of breath try taking a few sprays from an inhaler before you work out and after if you need it.

Hope this helps

breathing exercises for asthma

admin — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0000

Read and learn more about breathing exercises for asthma. For more, visit the Asthma website MrAsthma.com

Q: what is the good cure for asthma?Must take a drugs or doing breathing exercise?
Some says sniffing ganja or drinking a beer can cure asthma?is that true?

Q: causes of failure of deep breathing exercises followed by heaviness in head in case of anxiety patients?
i have severe problem of anxiety.i have tried several breathing exercises but all respond for 2-3 days and afterwards they fail and cause heaviness in head.however i want to clarify that i have any breathing disorder like asthma,etc and iam using proper technique of breathing.but even then i feel heaviness or lightheadedness in head.
i feel i have muscle tension too in the occipetal region due to which i suffer continuosly from severe headache.it is actually TTH.
bcoz of this muscle tension i feel lightheadedness if i do any deep breathing exercise.what modifications can i do?

A: You are hyperventilating, which causes in people with anxiety, a hyperawareness of it happening. So for someone without anxiety, they might say whoooo I feel a little funny, for you, it is ‘heaviness’ or a negative experience. You might try this, which I use with clients that have hyperawareness when it comes to deep breathing. Breathe slowly all the way in to full capacity. Hold it 2 seconds. Exhale half way. Hold it 2 seconds. Exhale all the way, hold it a second or two. Breathe halfway in again and hold for two seconds, and breathe totally normally for 2-4 breaths and start again.. The holds between the breathing prevent you from getting too much oxygen too fast. If you start to get light headed, then take a longer period of ‘normal’ breaths in between. Also, the heaviness of head may be muscle tension. I had this a lot when I had anxiety problems and it took awhile for me to figure it out.

A: just breath in through your nose out through your mouth

Hard to get down but it will help

Carry youf inhaler and tell the coach if you need to use it.

Cheyenne <3

Q: is there any breathing exercises?
i know it sounds weird but the other day i went swimming and i couldn’t hold my breath for more than 5 seconds in the pool. is there anything i can do? oh and i dont have asthma. i just want to be able to hold my breath longer.

A: I have heard something called “hypoxic swimming” can help this. It is somewhat dangerous and should only be used with a lifegaurd who knows what you are doing. Look it up.

Q: Do you need help with your asthma questions? (Read this)?
I have suffered from asthma since I was 11. I am posting this as a way of helping so many of you who are suffering from asthma on here.

There’s a great book called Reversing Asthma by a doctor who suffers from asthma himself. (name is Richard n Firshein)

Also a great website I’ve bought products from in the past www.allergyasthmatech.com.

I’m not trying to push products by the way. I’ve just found that asthma catalog and the book above very helpful to me personally.

These are things that can help you if you have not tried them already.

A: use your legs

Drink water before, during and after exercise but don’t overindulge.

Low blood pressure – fast movements from standing to lying can cause dizziness in people suffering from low blood pressure.

Concentrate on your breathing and this will not only get you through your exercise session but can improve your lung capacity and control your heart rate too.

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: Help for a Runner With Asthma?
I’m going to be a freshman this year in high school and I want to join the track and field team. I’ve always loved to run, but I was never good at long distance, so I was hoping to do the 100m sprint. The problem is, I have pretty bad asthma that can get in the way. What can I do to train and if you have any suggestions for breathing exercises, that would help greatly.

A: Well i have sports induced asthma and i have trouble but am fastest person in grade. I suggest a inhaler specially for sports induced. And To prevent getting thirsty suck on a rock (it works) and i try ot pracitce a lil each day like jump rope or jogging.

Q: Ways to help control Asthma?
I’m 23 years old, and I’ve had asthma since I was a kid, but in the last year or so, its gotten really bad. At least once a day, but usually more than that, I need to use an Albuterol inhaler. I usually wake up at night needing to use it too. Ideally, I’d be on a controller like Advair, but since I don’t have insurance, I can’t afford the doctor visit to get a prescription, or the medication itself, and I’m almost out of the one that I have, I’m kindof stuck. I’ve also tried an Epinephrine inhaler, but it doesn’t seem to work for me, plus it tastes horrible, and makes my throat burn. So, I was looking for other ways to help control my asthma. I’m open to anything (breathing exercises, homeopathic remedies, etc.)

A: Try:

http://www.doctorshazia.com/asthma-natural-homeopathic-medicine-for-control-of-asthma-and-bronchitis-symptoms-fast-shipping-6-pack-saving

http://www.doctorshazia.com/asthma-clear-without-ephedra-60-capsule

all the best

Q: Runner With Asthma.?
I’m going to be a freshman this year in high school and I want to join the track and field team. I’ve always loved to run, but I was never good at long distance, so I was hoping to do the 100m sprint. The problem is, I have pretty bad asthma that can get in the way. What can I do to train and if you have any suggestions for breathing exercises, that would help greatly.

A: I have asthma and I don’t use my inhaler, I run too, I am in Cross Country and in Track

Over time you will get better and your lungs will get stronger, My lungs got stronger cause I kept going for my running no matter what

Q: do u really hink i have asthma?
i have a few qieations
ill start with an over view of me.
im 17 and i go to college. i do dancer 3 times a week for 2 hour setions i ride for an hour a week. i also run every now and again and swim too. a few years ago i started to get a sensation in my through and chast like there was a air bubble in my through or a bit of clingfilm stopping air going into my lungs. i told my pe teacher this and said it worryed me coz i could not breath during these spells and my chast was tight and i was always tired after them. she told me i was unfit and that was that i forgot about it.
i started my alevles and i did dance as one of them. we constantly profpm our dances infront to the class and i dont get shy at all i do lots of acting and i am very confident in what i do. i breath but i cant let it go and at the end of a physicly chalenging dance i cant breath what so ever and i start to shake and laugh and when i do breath its all stilted and shaky. my teacher said i might have asthma and i should go to the doctor, but i dident

i went running to get a bit fitter still thinking back to school and being told i was unfit. i felt the same sensation after about 5 mins and my legs were all shaky and i was sucking in air but could not let it go the air felt like it burnt my through and chest and i was not wheezing but making a rasping sound as i breathed.

i played tennis with my boyfriend who is asthmatic and we where breathing about the same all shaky and fast but when he took his inhaler it seemed to ease up. he said i should go to my doctor as my breathing was shaky after dooing breathing exercises and it was fast and i could not control it. i was couging too but i had a cold.

i went to my doctor and he listened to my lungs and said they sounded fine but i may have a heart murmer that i am having looked at on wednesday. he gave me an inhaler and a peak flow measure. its been a week now.
monday 350, tuesday 350,330, wednesday 310,330 thursday 340,310 friday320 310 ,saturday 350, 370, sunday 340, 360.
i have used my inhaler 2 times and im shake after it but my breathing clears up.is this noremal?
i had a just got over a cold when i went to my doctors and i was still coughing when he said do u cough i said no but i have a cold and its making me cough. but on second though i was coughing a few weeks befor i went and i still cough and at nigh it wakes me up. should i tell my doctor this next time?
also i dont ever wheeze and as wheezing is a majour part of asthma could i really have it?
i rasp when i doo my peak flow like a growling sound deep in my chest. its happented for the last few days and it happens when i and doing a sport or my chest is tight. what could this be?
i shake when i cant beathe propperly is that noremal?
could all my simptoms be due to a heart murmer?
thank you for reading this

A: My Dad has a hole in his heart,and he gets out of breath quick,but you keep saying your chest feels tight which leads me to think Asthma.

pulmonary exercises

admin — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0000

Read and learn more about pulmonary exercises. For more, visit the Asthma website MrAsthma.com

Q: What is the effect of exercise on pulmonary veins?

A: Exercise in any way shape or form is benificial to the human body. One should always have a check-up before starting an exercise regimen. That being said… The pulmonary veins are probably the only veins in the human body that carry oxygenated blood. Therefore exercise has a benevolent effect on the pulmonary veins, as they carry blood that has become freshly oxygenated to the left atrium, left ventricle out the aorta and to the rest of the body.

Q: How common are pulmonary flow murmurs in adults?
I’m 22 and have been diagnosed with an innocent pulmonary flow murmur. It’s audible only after exercise when i breathe out fully according to the doctor. I’ve read lots on the internet about these in children but how common are they in adults? could i have had this for years and it go undetected or could it have developed later?

A: A common sign of pulmonary stenosis is a sound called a heart murmur — an abnormal whooshing sound caused by turbulent blood flow — that your doctor may hear when he or she listens to your heartbeat. Other signs and symptoms may include: Shortness of breath, especially during exertion .Chest pain .Loss of consciousness (fainting) .Fatigue .Poor weight gain (in babies)
Signs and symptoms vary, depending on the extent to which the valve is obstructed. People with mild pulmonary stenosis might have symptoms only while exercising or have none at all.

Pulmonary valve stenosis is a condition in which the flow of blood from your heart to your lungs is obstructed by a deformed pulmonary valve.
The disorder is usually present at birth. Adults occasionally have pulmonary valve stenosis as a complication of another illness.

Pulmonary valve stenosis ranges from mild and without symptoms to severe and debilitating, with most cases being mild. Mild pulmonary stenosis doesn’t usually worsen over time, but moderate and severe cases may progress and require surgery. Fortunately, treatment is highly successful, and most people with pulmonary valve stenosis can expect to lead normal lives.

Look after yourself,will you?

Q: I was born with pulmonary stenosis, in the navy could i get discharged?
I was born with pulmonary stenosis(heart murmur) and now im in the navy. Ive been having little chest pains. Before i joined my doctor at home said i could have grown out of it, cause he couldn’t hear it. Could i be discharged. My school house runs 5 miles when we exercise im worried it might mess my heart up. Please help

A: You could get discharged, if you were in a conflict, your life and the life of others could be at risk. Ask your doctor, he may have a solution.

Q: Describe the effects of pulmonary fibrosis in terms of what happens to the physiologival dead space & air-flow
What effects does pulmonary fibrosis have on the lamina propria & elasticity, partial pressure of oxygen in the lungs, tidal volume. What is the physical reason fot this change in the Po2? Why doses shortness of breath occur only during exercise initially? Would a person suffer from Tachypnea Or Bradypnea?(explain). How do corticosteroids work and why would they be prescribed to a pulmonary fibrosis patient?

A: pulmonary fibrosis attacks septae alveolares which means p(O2)low and p(co2) high.i think they get tachypnea because high p(co2) forces respiratory center in medulla oblongata xx corticosteroids would slow down fibrozing process but they cant stop it and many complications if they re long time used so my opinion— corticosteroids re not used like a medication it this case xx

Q: Recovering from a pulmonary embolism… is there any exercise that’s safe to do?
Got out of the hospital a week ago. Really starting to miss training. What forms of exercise are safe for me to engage in?

A: you’ll have to get out of denial first. talk to your pulmonologist.

Q: After Pulmonary embolism, how long until I can exercise again??
i’m a 26 year old very active female. i normally run 5-6 times per week either on treadmill with 3 pound weights or outdoors,usually doing 7-8 miles. just had a pulmonary embolism a week ago and want to start exercising again. is that ok or how long should i rest? i still have some pain in my left chest area occasionally, not usually on exertion. i will go crazy if i cant exercise!!

A: Hi Jill,

You should consult your doctor regarding this, as your total health situation needs to be assessed before an exercise routine can be recommended. The type and quantity of exercise that is recommended for one person may not be appropriate for another.

Liz

Q: My question is about pulmonary arterial hypertension. Is it possible to have severe PAH with exercise,?
but have a normal reading at rest or with minimal exercise? My condition is baffling my MD. Information on this would be quite helpful. Thank you for your help!
P.S. My pressure during the cardiac cath a rest was 28, but during exercise on the treadmill test was 79. I’m ok at rest, but have severe SOB w/any exertion. Any thoughts?

A: Pulmonary hypertension is a serious condition if not paid attention and left UN treated !It may be by birth which is generally goes without any notice and secondary because of the disease of lungs and or heart ! The narrowing of the pulmonary artery will lead to this and in result there will be more congestion in the lungs and more berdon on the right side of the heart to pump out the blood towards the lungs for purification oxygenation!It will lead to pulmonary congestion and may be embolism and atelectesis and may lead to heart failure ! Diuretics and other drugs is a must for to control it and to be taken life long ! Normal exercise like walking and fast walking but any thing more than this is not advisable as it will increase this PAT and will give rise to breathless ness so no exercises OK!Normal routine life is fine ! Take care !Always YouRsmE

Q: What differences would a person with pulmonary dysfunction have from that of a healthy individual?
During a graded exercise test.

A: The person with impared lung function would experience dyspena or air hunger with activity and likely would quit much sooner than the person with healthy lung function. Pulmonary dysfunction can also be from asthma, but the air hunger sign/symptom stands.

Q: What can I do to exercise safely with copd?
I have moderate emphyzema. I take Advair and albuterol for a fast acting inhaler. I rarely use the inhaler. My problem is that I only need oxygen if I am moving around at all. I have gained 30 #s in the 18 months since I was diagnosed. What exercises can I do? I have done pulmonary rehab but that doesn’t help with the weight.

A: If you are gaining weight and are on oxygen I suspect there’s something you’re not saying. Like you’re on steroids for a long standing inflammatory condition.
In general people with moderate emphysema don’t need oxygen as much as you say you do. I would think there is either heart disease or fibrosis in your lungs.
Steroids require you to change your ways of eating. You must adjust calorie intake, fats etc. Nobody told me this and I’m still on prednisone and still fighting the weight gain from it. At least I’ve plateaued.
You should continue with the rehab. That’s a good way to burn calories and be supervised by medical professionals while you do it. They should be able to counsel you about diet or refer you to someone who can.
Sorry this is so lengthy. But the problem with steroids isn’t water weight gain like a lot of people think. It’s due to in times of winter the body secreted cortisol to make you deposit more fat for the relative lack of food to come. That’s why people on long term steroids develop “moon faces”, and “buffalo humps” and bellys.
God bless and help you find the best way for you to live with your condition.

Q: is it true that if you breathe the wrong way during exercise you could damage your heart or pulmonary arteries?

A: Never heard of something like this before. I don’t even think it’s possible to breathe wrong. Even if you hold your breath to the point of passing out, nothing is going to happen with you. Your body will automatically resume breathing once you’re passed out. Unless something is physically blocking your airways, there is no danger when you pass out.
Short answer to your question, no that is not true.

Q: Has anyone else gone through Pulmonary Rehab?
Mine starts tomorrow with testing…then twice a week for 8 weeks …being educated and learning how to breath and exercise. Was it a good thing?

A: I was a regular at rehab while waiting for a lung transplant— I wouldn’t have qualified had I not exercised. I received my transplant 3 yrs ago!

It is a great idea. !!

Q: Tell me about Pulmonary Rehab techniques in COPD?
My mum has COPD and has just had her 2nd Exacerbation which this time put her in hospital. She’s 55 but had been hiding a lot of health stuff from us. She hadn’t been eating properly. THANKFULLY she no longer smokes (I think being in hosp scared her). The aftercare hasn’t been that good, all I know for sure is that she has 40% lung function and they don’t think she needs Oxygen at home yet. But she’s looking a lot better than she has for a while.

It looks like there is no Pulmonary Rehab option in our area – and I’ve heard how good it is so I want to learn about the techniques they use and get my mum’s exercise tolerance and quality of life up a bit if possible.

What sort of things do they do in Pulmonary rehab, and are there any exercises I can safely attempt with her?

And is there anything you can tell me that will stop me feeling so depressed and scared? I know it will kill her in the end and it breaks my heart not knowing how long she’s got.

A: I’ll try and offer you a little help, my father went through this.
I have taken the liberty of copying this from one of the web sites for your information.

Your physician will determine if Outpatient Pulmonary Rehab is right for you and submit a referral.
Sessions are held twice a week for a period of 8 to 12 weeks. Emphasis is placed on combining education, therapeutic exercises and functional activities over this period. Our dedicated staff assists these patients with coping and understanding their disease process, allowing the patients to once again function independently at home and away.

The program is individualized to the patient with a focus on improving the patient’s quality of life. Each session consists of education and exercise lasting approximately 11/2 hours. The education sessions are held on Thursdays and are for both the patient and their family if they so wish to attend. A focus is placed on having the patient have a better understanding of their diseases process, improving their breathing, and coughing techniques, symptom monitoring, supervised exercise, smoking cessation and diet.

Maintenance
Once an individual has successfully completed the Outpatient Pulmonary Rehab portion Maintenance sessions are recommended. These sessions are not covered by insurance and are self pay. The goal is again to encourage healthy living and thus this program is tailored to the needs of the individual.
Referrals are required.

Program Requirements

A physician referral
A qualifying diagnosis
Pulmonary Function studies, EKG, lab work, chest X-ray within the past 6 months
Upon receipt of this referral and other information, an appointment is arranged to discuss and evaluate special needs, establish goals, and design a program to help you achieve these goals.

http://www.stvincenthospital.org/clinicalserv/pulmrehab.shtml

Q: Can a pulmonary embolism can be caused by a lack of exercise? What are the chances of another P.E. occurring?

A: PE can be caused by a lack of exercise or sedentary lifestyle. It can affect any age… don’t u remember the TV anchor David Blum who died from DVT which is in the same… PE family?

I snipped this cause the numbers blew me away when I tried to get u more detail info…

“More than 600,000 people in the United States have a pulmonary embolism each year, and more than 60,000 of them die. Most of those who die do so within 30 to 60 minutes after symptoms start. Pulmonary embolism is one of the most common causes of death in hospitalized people who must remain in bed for a long time.”

The below site is excellant info

Q: Left ventricular hypertrophy with some pulmonary hypertension?
My dad was just diagnosed with this. He’s only 43 and is in decent shape. He is also hypoglycemic and will have diabetes someday. His family doctor did the echo thingie just as a precaution when he was having a hard time breathing sometimes. He isn’t feeling horrible, just sometimes he falls asleep when he gets home and it’s hours before he gets up. He and my mom said the family doctor told him to just eat better and start exercising regularly and they gave him a inhaler called Advair. But I’m wondering if this enough. Shouldn’t he get to a specialist or is this something that really is just controlled by diet and exercise?

A: The two things that come to mind immediately upon seeing your original question are – poorly controlled high blood pressure and sleep apnea – which often go hand-in-hand.

In reading the rest of your question, it further confirms my sleep apnea suspicion.

LVH is a response of the myocardium to the stress of having to push against elevated pressures over time. So if your Dad says his pressure are always “normal” this is unlikely to be true…there is objective evidence to the contrary. Additionally it is possible that the pressures are relatively normal during the day and high over night when he is experiencing apenic episodes.

Two things – I would ask to be referred for a sleep study to get the apnea issue addresses…its more than just day time tiredness. It can cause long term changes in your heart and lungs that are not reversible…including heart arrhythmias. It is important to get a diagnosis and treatment.

Secondly, consider investing in a home blood pressure cuff. Check the b/p several times throughout the day for a week and keep a journal. Bring the journal into his primary doctor. If he is experiencing pressures greater than 140 (on top) then it may be important for him to be treated with medication.

What if he does nothing? Its a big question but the problem I would be most concerned about is a condition called diastolic dysfunction. It is a form of congestive failure that tends to show up in people’s 60’s and older. It can be rather debilitating and cause a good deal of shortness of breath.

Is there anything about this that should make your Dad run to a cardiologist?….from what you’ve said, no. There are some issues that can be easily handled by a primary doctor. Other than that, not too alarming.

I hope this helps. Good luck.

Q: Docs or nurses help? Pulmonary shunt.?
I was just told i have a right to left pulmonary shunt. My oxygen drops quick with exercise. (around 80). I have googled to try and find info on it with no luck. Do you know where i can get info on this. I am going to docs again. Just wanted to do my own research and find what treatment is.

A: Pulmonary shunts exist when there is normal perfusion to an alveolus, but ventilation fails to supply the perfused region.

This will lead to a situation where the blood supply leaving a shunted area of the lung will have lower levels of oxygen and higher levels of carbon dioxide (i.e., the normal gas exchange doesn’t occur).

A small degree of shunt is normal and may be described as ‘physiological shunt’. A physiological shunt fraction of 5% is normal and up to 10% is compatible with normal gas exchange.

Basically, arterial blood is passing by the lungs without picking up any oxygen.

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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

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.

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: 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: 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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