Asthma Exercise

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Q: can exercise induced asthma be a symptom of anemia?
I've read online that shortness of breath is a symptom of anemia. I'm going to the doctor soon because i think i may have anemia and was wondering if this symptom can be misdiagnosed as exercise induced asthma, which i supposedly have. Anyone know?

A: hemoglobin carries oxygen. With anemia, you have less hemoglobin, so less oxygen therefore shortness of breath. Asthma of any kind, has wheezing caused by bronchoconstriction and then SOB. No wheezing probably not as asthma.

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: How do I deal with exercise and asthma?
I go to the gym nearly every day, but after about 20mins my asthma gets really bad & I get light headed and I have to stop and have a break, then after my hour session I get a massive headache for hours. Im 25, and had bad asthma my whole life Take Ventolin & Qvar medications I mainly use the treadmill, rowing machine & weights And always drink lots a water I don't smoke I just can't get my breath

A: You have an inhaler right? I have had exercise-induced asthma my whole life right now I'm 18, I run on a treadmill 3 days a week 2 miles, and I just take my inhaler before running and I'm fine. If you are running really fast then try to bring the intensity down and just stay at a steady pace so you can control your breathing better. Also, try breathing out your nose I noticed this helped for me. When I would breath out my mouth I sometimes felt a lot of pressure on my chest and lungs so I tried breathing out my nose as much as possible and it helped. It might be hard by try to do it as much as you can if it helps.

Q: Anyone else with exercise induced asthma?
What meds or inhalers have helped you most? I have exercise induced asthma and have always had trouble running. I want to be able to run longer and better and maybe get my lungs in better shape. I've only ever had one small attack 11 years ago when trying out for basketball. Otherwise that it is just the comfort factor. What all can help or has helped you? Oh and everytime I go into the doc and they check my breathing there is no trace of asthma. They just decided a few years back it must just be excercise induced because that's the only time it happens. Otherwise that my lungs are fine. Thanks guys. That's what I got prescribed last year but I never picked it up cuz I hadn't started working out yet. I need to actually get it next time. Trying to get back into shape again =)

A: Proventil inhaler. Two puffs before and after running. Take Singulair at night and that will help your lungs be stronger.

Q: How to "train out" Exercise-induced asthma?
I had asthma when i was like 8 or 9, I am 17 now and I think its all gone, but when I run I kinda feel some heavy breathing or something on my throat its not that bad coz I don't need to have any inhaler, now that I wanna join the military I really I think I should train myself enough to NOT feel that way anymore, any tips?

A: Check out this link for info on asthma and being active.

Q: Exercise-induced asthma or simply panic attacks?
Once when I was running in cross country practice, I had an episode when I simply couldn't pull enough oxygen into my lungs. I could only run a few steps without stopping and gasping, and eventually I had to walk the rest of practice. Then, very recently, the same thing happened, only in swim practice. At the time of the first event, I talked about it with my dad and he suggested exercise-induced asthma. However, both times I was very stressed out over various reasons, and I was wondering if I could have been having a panic attack and been hyperventilating. How do you tell the difference between the two attacks? Actually I am in very good shape (I swam two hours every day for most of the summer and run every day at least 20 min) and I had actually lost weight right before both of these episodes. Is hyperventilation an option if asthma is not?

A: Basically if you werent wheezing - it's not asthma . (a little) Air hunger is normal when you approach your exercise tolerance threshold . Of course that you are CONSCIOUS of it only makes it worse , so yes there could be an anxiety aspect of it . You could either have gained weight recently , or just gotten out of shape . In either case you just need to exercise more to increase your aerobic limit . UNLESS You had blue discolouration , chest PAIN , wheezes and heavy breathing , or any other unusual presentations occuring with fatigue , then you must consult a physician . Edit Hyperventilation is a TYPE of panic attack , it could be really distressing . A person would breathe in a fast manner , until the breathing is literally TOO MUCH for the body , causing the carbon dioxide to be eliminated rapidly , this will have the effect of causing a electrolyte imbalance called alkalosis , and sometimes the person will get cramps . IF you can do VIOLENT exercise , and STILL get TOO MUCH Oxygen , then you must have the biggest lungs in the world !!!!! What I want to say is YES , maybe PANIC is an issue , but definitely not hyperventilation . (Meaning that you get conscious of your performance , which takes away from your focusing on the physical effort i.e. a psycological thing) Edit If I were as fit as you , I would be literally counting my blessings everyday . Keep up the goodwork and try to take things step by step !

Q: How does exercise induced asthma effect a persons sex life?
Does it cause problems when they are having sex.

A: sometimes. I keep an inhaler in my night stand and if I start feeling short of breath I tell my husband and we stop for a few minutes while I use my inhaler and get my breathing under control and then continue on where we left off. After 15 yrs of marriage we have gotten used to it and now think its funny. My husband always says its just proof of how good he is .

Q: Will exercise-induced asthma keep me from joining the Air Force?
My asthma is very very mild and can be managed easily with an inhaler. It's not the crippling kind that people associate with early childhood. In fact, it went undiagnosed until I was 23. In the time between then and now, I attended a summer Marine citizenship program called Devil Pups, won several martial arts and sports trophies and have ran and swam competitively. Will the military automatically exclude me if my medical record says "asthma" or will this be based on its severity?

A: Yes...any asthma diagnosed after age 13 is a disqualifying factor.

Q: Is it ok for the baby if i exercise on a treadmill even though i have asthma?
Im 7 months pregnant and i really need to exercise but im scared to because i get exhausted really easy since i have asthma. I read that if you do exercise not to over do it but i dont know how much would be over doing it. I was thinking of just walking on a treadmill but im afraid of overheating and running out of breath. If anyone has had asthma with a baby please let me know what you think. Thanks.

A: Just exercise until you start feeling tired or expierence light asthma symptoms (I have asthma too and had to be off my meds durig my pregnancy). I found that sipping very cold water helped me to relax and it would open up my bronchial passages. When you first start to feel yourself out of breath stop and relax. Nine times out of ten a worse attack of asthma can be avoided just by relaxing. You know you have the disease, you know how to alieviate it. So really there is no reason to panic and make it worse. Also now would be a very good time to start doing some deep breathing exerscises to open up your lungs. Morning noon and night sit quietly, breath in deeply mentally counting from one to ten. Then breath out slowly counting from one to ten...do this about ten times. It helps...

Q: I have exercise induced asthma, but what if I forget to take my inhaler to a game?
When I have a basketball game, I've noticed that I can't breathe within 6 minutes of the game. I'm also very forgetful, so if I forget my inhaler, what should I do?

A: When all the reminding has failed and backups are no where to be found and you have nothing but yourself to rely upon... Then you need to find your best technique for slowing your heart. Ex. induced Asthma happens largely inpart due to the heart rate. So slowing the heart will counter the effects of the attack. The hardest part is getting the mind over it. I used to suffer from this in grade school and oddly enough getting into martial arts and learning breathing technique has helped me to avoid it for 20+ years. Get into the habits of forced long breaths, you will start avoiding the attacks.

Q: how can i control my asthma before i exercise?
i play softball and we have conditioning and weightlifting but sometimes im scared to go because of the fear of having an attack. what do i do?

A: If you have an allergic asthma, then you need to be a combination (one or all) of oral steroids, anti-histamine, and anti-leukotriene. Long-term beta-agonists are not recommended on their own now without being in combination with steroids (such as in Advair). Exercise-induced asthma is a little more tricky. However, there is evidence that if you have a mild short workout and then rest a little before you go on and play/excercise, it will help.

Q: Can Exercise induced asthma go if i work on my cardio very hard..?:)?
Its opnly mild asthma.:) I want to get into the army.? They give me an inhaler but i havnt used it in over a year.:)

A: I have mild asthma (it seems to get worse during the spring and summer). When I run or walk quickly in cold air, it will bring up mucus and the coughing will start. I recently started jogging daily, and I noticed by the end of the 15 minutes, I'll have some wheezing going on. Are you on medicine to control it? It might help some. I don't think the asthma will go anywhere for good. I hope it doesn't hold you back from getting into the army. Good luck.

Q: Could i have exercise induced asthma?
I've been running track for 2 years and every time i run 400 or 800 i get sever coughing and sometimes throw up after.the coughing lasts for weeks and only goes away if i don't run. i run for 2 hours every week. I've been running track for 2 years and every time i run 400 or 800 afterwards i get sever coughing and sometimes throw up.the coughing lasts for weeks and only goes away if i don't run. i run for 12 hours every week.

A: SEE A DOCTOR!...in the mean time below are the symptoms: Exercise-Induced Asthma Symptoms Symptoms usually begin about 5-20 minutes after beginning to exercise. The symptoms usually peak about 5-10 minutes after stopping exercise, then gradually diminish. The symptoms are often gone within an hour, but they may last longer. Symptoms include one or a combination of the following: Coughing Wheezing Chest tightness Chest pain Prolonged shortness of breath Extreme fatigue Symptoms may be more subtle in children. Children may complain of not being able to keep up with peers in games and sports. They may say they don't like games or avoid participating. This can lead to problems with socialization or self-esteem in some children.

Q: How to control exercise-induced asthma naturally?
I'm the heavyweight of the wrestling team of my high school. I'm 18 and 5'9" if that helps. I'm taking meds for my EIA but I still have trouble breathing. Does any1 know anything that will help me. For those that don't know heavyweight = 285lbs. I'm looking for ways to control my EIA not cure it.

A: Well, you should definitely talk to your doctor if your meds aren't helping enough. but consider doing a little cardio to help your lungs stay calmer longer. Lots of runners have asthma and they say it helps them. But wrestling would fall more into the strength training zone of sports, not as much cardio training involved. The only other suggestion I have is to try deep relaxation and visualizaton and see if it sets off your asthma. It's possible that the attack is being caused by your throughts of fear of (whatever). You owe it to yourself to find out. Visualize a match the way it happenned recently and see if you get an attack just from the mental stimulation. Your brain may be telling your bronchial muscles to sieze up out of irrational panic. If it doesn't set off the asthma, you have nothing to worry aobut. But you should put it to the test. Ask a therapist to walk you thorugh it if you don't want to do it alone. You wouldn't be the first star athlete whose brain decided it would be easier to botch the fight than to face real trial and failure. So if it turns out to be true, don't be hard on yourself, just handle the problem and be done with it.

Q: i need to do exercise but i have bad asthma?
ive been to the doctor about it and im scheduled into having a full respirtory examination done but i wanna do exercise and can only do it until i start puffing which is like 4 minutes and then i get bad bad asthma. and have to stop. what can i do? im trying to lose some weight here!

A: a steroid inhaler works. like advair or azmacort. it keeps your breathing under control when you're really active. and you don't have to stay puffing on your rescue inhaler like albuterol or xopenex.