My son has been told he may not swim underwater at school because he suffers from mild asthma. Does anybody know if there is any evidence to suggest that underwater swimming may be more of a risk to him than to anybody else?
2006-10-05 02:53:54 · 13 answers · asked by Daisy Artichoke 3 in Sports ➔ Swimming & Diving
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2006-10-06 09:07:11 · answer #1 · answered by babysweetvee 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-07-26 18:44:32 · answer #2 · answered by Arturo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I completely disagree with what his school has done. I am an extremely avid swimmer and practice on average 10 intense hours a week even though I have asthma. I actually find there are more people with athsma swimming than most other sports. I do have to be careful during extra hard practices and have my inhaler by the pool just in case, but I have never had any serious problem with it. You should talk to your son and see what he thinks and if he really wants to swim, then you should talk to the school about their reasons of not letting him. If your son is extremely set on swimming, but the school still refuses him permission I would go to a doctor to see what they have to say on the matter.
2006-10-05 06:10:14 · answer #3 · answered by Emily B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My child has mild asthma and I was advised that swimming is the best excercise for her. She swims 3 or 4 times a week underwater, i just make sure if she is getting tired that she has a rest.
2006-10-05 03:06:25 · answer #4 · answered by Stressed 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was born with asthma, and I have chronic asthma.... I use to have to get a shot every two weeks in both of my arms, of steroids because my asthma, was so bad. swimming was my favourite's and I did it all the time... I just made sure that my inhaler was right there in case I needed it. They don't need to make your son think that he can not do the same things as kids without asthma. I think that should be his decision.
2006-10-05 03:04:14 · answer #5 · answered by Nikki 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Honestly, I had sports asthma when I was a teenager and I decided to join a swim team. Although it was difficult to overcome, I strengthened my lungs and was able to get off of my medicine I was taking. I think it will be difficult at first but it may help in the long run. Everyone is different but it actually helped me. I say there is nothing wrong in trying it out and see how it goes.
2006-10-05 02:58:42 · answer #6 · answered by Nemesis 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've had mild asthma sine I was a child and it never stopped me swimming. In fact, swimming is one of the best things that people with respiratory problems (within reason) can do as it strengthens your breathing. As long as your child is supervised and taught to swim properly I'm sure he'll be fine. Just make sure he keeps his inhaler handy.
If in doubt though ask your doctor who'll be able to give you the best advice.
Happy swimming!
2006-10-05 02:57:21 · answer #7 · answered by punk_tigger 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have asthma (I am 34) and I can swim underwater. Maybe because he is not able to hold his breath very long? Or they could be afraid that the actionof holding his breath might set off an attack
2006-10-05 02:56:26 · answer #8 · answered by heartache 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, you son is at school, which means he is now in the complete care of the teachers. They do not want to harm him in any way or any potential way. I have asthma and heres what it feels like: when I go under my lungs tigh up witch starts to trigger an asthma attack. an asthma attack in water is the worst possible thing. When you go under water, pressure builds, thats what causes the astma attack. So, since you are not there, I would listen to them and make sure that your son is in the best possible care.
2006-10-05 08:39:30 · answer #9 · answered by Kendall M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No it doesn't!! My husband actually has moderate asthma and has absolutely no problem swimming underwater, he even dives!! You should have your son test out his ability to be certain, but there's no way his school can exclude him from such activities as long as he has his medicine available 'just in case'!
2006-10-05 02:59:32 · answer #10 · answered by jenieatworld 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The school are probably just worried that it will cause an attack - but swimming is one of the best forms of exercise for an asthmatic.
2006-10-05 03:01:50 · answer #11 · answered by libbyft 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋