I have asthma and am athletic. Can I take my medications & play sports?

Question

I have heard that asthma medications are not allowed for sports participation.

Answer 1

Certainly, only you will have to notify the authorities along with a medical certificate, as to the type of medications you are taking.Maybe they may disallow a few but nowadays there is a wide choice to choose from. Also, it may be useful for you to know beforehand which group of medicines is disallowed so as not to be surprised,later.

Answer 2

It’s very important for athletes with asthma to take their asthma medications. Confusion developed because of a medication called ephedrine. This is a stimulant drug that can also help asthma. Stimulant drugs (like ephedrine, amphetamines, and caffeine) give the athlete an unfair advantage and are not allowed in Olympic and other competition. These drugs have a number of side effects, including increased aggressiveness, higher blood pressure, increased heart rate, loss of fluids, and anxiety.
FYI, Olympic officials have limited the amount of caffeine they will allow their athletes to take. Some athletes find that too much coffee will cause increased urination and may lead to dehydration. If you have any question about your asthma and medications, speak to your health care provider who prescribed them.

Answer 3

If you have asthma and want to take part in sports you need to take medication otherwise you won't be able to breathe well. Most prescribed medications have side-effects and if you are taking part in competitive athletics then this may pose a problem. I have seen a natural supplement called Asmago which says that it contains no drugs and helps improve breathing. My friend has taken it and is able to play games without prescribed medicine.

Answer 4

I feel your pain. I've had asthma for 14 years now and have seen several doctors. The truth is, there is no known cure for asthma at the moment. But the symptoms can be prevented. It really depends on what causes your brother's asthma. Mine is usually dust and hot weather. But I think the universal method is using the control inhaler.

I cured my Asthma the natural way?

Answer 5

Yes you can still play. The people that are telling you that you can't is probably because in asthma has steriods in them but as long as they have a list of your meds as most schools have then when it shows up in a drug test they will no why and you wont get in trouble but if you r taking steriods on top of that and they r not perscribed for you the levels will be higher and realize it isn't just your asthma meds. but yes you can still play sports and have fun.

Answer 6

Have you tried eliminating dairy from your diet? I suffered my whole life with asthma until I stopped consuming dairy and started taking small doses of natural ephedrine...this is the one I use:

http://www.naturalkiosk.com/proddetail.php?prod=033674000120&cat=47

Also...explore this website regarding exercise:

http://www.mercola.com/2005/nov/8/a_natural_treatment_for_asthma.htm

The first step is BELIEVING that you can and will be well...that you do not NEED meds for the rest of your life...and that you WILL breathe normally again!!!

You'll see!!

I'm very healthy now and there was a time when I could barely get up a flight of stairs without losing my breath....the toxins in dairy are a direct link to breathing problems...also a lack of sunlight and dependency on meds only makes matters worse.

I wish you the BEST !!!!!!!

Answer 7

I have many friends who have asthma and we all swim competitively. Just make sure you have the right inhalers with you at all times.

Don't let your asthma get in the way, good luck. :)

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Answer 8

Emmitt Smith did

Another problem area is many asthma scripts include cortisteroids

This shows up postive on a steroid test

Make sure your team Doctor knows about it

Answer 9

Sure, you can do whatever you want to but with caution!

Answer 10

no. it would injure u.