Ok when I run in warm weather I'm great, but when the temp drops to around 55 or below my chest gets tight, I start wheezing, and struggle for every breath. It's not bad enough to make me stop, but I do have to try extra hard to get deep breaths and it sucks. What can I do, I am not a big fan of taking medicine so am looking for an answer from a knowledgable runner or physician who knows the answer. Thanks
2006-10-26 16:47:53 · 13 answers · asked by Boss 2 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
I get that...its asthma. It's caused by cold air directly entering your lungs.
Breathing in through your nose should help although I'm sure that isn't easy when you are running.
Try wearing a scarf around your mouth and see if that will warm the air up enough that it doesn't bother you.
2006-10-26 16:51:56 · answer #1 · answered by cat person 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
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Ok when I run in warm weather I'm great, but when the temp drops to around 55 or below my chest gets tight, I start wheezing, and struggle for every breath. It's not bad enough to make me stop, but I do have to try extra hard to get deep breaths and it sucks. What can I do, I am not a big...
2015-08-10 13:55:09 · answer #3 · answered by ? 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm no physician (Ijust play one on the weekends.) But do know a bit of fitness. It's because when the air's cold, the bronchial sacs and vascular system constrict in order to conserve body heat. Another factor of the temp will be the body's need to warm the air, and moisture loss from vapor. T'is why ya also get that cough from really cold air. The easiest alternative is to breath through your nose. Or purse your lips when breathing.(looks odd, i know, but works) That'll cause the air to warm up a bit before it hits yer lungs.
Scarfs work too.
2006-10-26 17:09:04 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
When I run and its cold my nose always gets really stuffy and I have to breathe through my mouth the whole time which isn't what you're supposed to do, but it does no harm so why not?
2016-03-19 02:38:14 · answer #5 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've had that problem but the temperature was more like 20 or lower before I felt that way. I'd talk to a doctor.
2006-10-26 16:51:13 · answer #6 · answered by E_Soup 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Breathe through your nose and exhale through your mouth.
2006-10-26 17:02:27 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
maybe breathing in through ur nose and out through ur mouth would help
2006-10-26 16:51:10 · answer #8 · answered by lara s 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Classic signs of asthma. I suggest you see a doctor and get information.
2006-10-26 16:50:23 · answer #9 · answered by MadforMAC 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
the best thing would probably to dress warmer and to gradually increase your speed instead of starting full blown out
2006-10-26 16:53:28 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋