At school, we have to run a mile. I have asthma, but not really bad. I was wondering if anyone knew anything that can help with breathing during the run.
2007-03-14 10:15:38 · 8 answers · asked by Avani 3 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Respiratory Diseases
from what My son was told by his asthma specialist he needed to take one puff from his inhaler right before he started running and to start out running at a slow pace and gradually build up speed. He was also told to try to breath in through his nose and out through his mouth which will help control breathing rate. If he started to feel short of breath to slow his pace and take 2 puffs of his inhaler with about one minute between them. If he still felt short of breath to stop running and request permisson to go to the nurse to get a nebulizer treatment. If the coach doesnt let you leave or stop running let your parents know so they can get documentation from your doctor as to what needs to be done in the event of an asthma asttack.
2007-03-14 14:13:56 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
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?
2016-05-15 09:28:21 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
First know your asthma triggers. In other words, know what makes you have an attack. Common triggers are smoke, weeks/grass, dust, pets. Avoid triggers.
Get in shape, start running short distances before you have your big mile test. Build up to it.
See if your doctor can give you a rescue inhaler for the "Just in case" moment. Start taking an antihistamines like clariton, alegra or clarinex few days before the run. You may want to take them every day anyway.
Make sure your coach/teacher knows what to do if you have an asthma attack.
Many many famous athletes have had asthma and did their sport well. You can do it!
2007-03-14 12:22:48 · answer #3 · answered by Matt A 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Jerome Bettis, Pitsburgh Steeler did an awesome job of running with asthma
Do your inhaler about 1 hour before work out
2007-03-14 13:39:21 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I used to have TERRIBLE asthma, now the doctors say that there isn't hardly any signs of asthma anymore.
Just keep running, that's how I got rid of it.
The longer you run, the more lung capacity you will have.
2007-03-14 10:19:27 · answer #5 · answered by Jason The Great 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It would be better to have an albuterol inhaler than an over the counter product. It has fewer side effects and is more effective
2007-03-14 11:49:04 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
From my suggestion you have one choice get a inhaler.
2007-03-14 10:20:01 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
get a primatine mist inhaler
2007-03-14 10:18:21 · answer #8 · answered by shannonlee05@sbcglobal.net 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋