I've recently been diagnosed with Asthma at 31, I do running and my asthma attacks happen at any given time. Two nights ago, I had for the first time my first real asthma attack while out on a run. I was only out 10 mins when it started. When I came home I took two puffs and was still wheezing like heck for another 30 mins. It was scary!
How do you run with asthma, is it even possible? These attacks follow no pattern.
Thanks!
2007-10-18 01:39:34 · 9 answers · asked by Guinness L♥ver 3 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Respiratory Diseases
it is possible to be active, including running with asthma. You need to be smart about it!!!!
number 1, check with your dr, he/she is the best consult and you really need to make sure your asthma is under control and you need to be educated on how to keep i t there or when its not, how to regain it...
2. do your peak flows prior to running, thats going to tell you where your breathing ease is or isnt.
3. always travel with your rescue inhaler while running, carry it with you, stuff it in a pocket, your running bra... just have it with you
4. in the winter, run with something over your mouth... cold air will shut down your lungs in a breath!!!
2007-10-18 03:00:05 · answer #1 · answered by o_x_y_j_e_n 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-07-26 21:53:20 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Asthma is an allergy and is triggered by something. The best non medication treatment for asthma is learning your triggers and avoiding them. Common triggers are smoke, dust, mold, mildew, plants, dust mites, pets and grass/weeds.
If you can not figure our your triggers, you may need to see an allergist and have allergy screening done. This may point out your triggers.
The National Asthma Prevention Program and the Expert Panel of Diagnosis and Management of Asthma both agree if you have to use a prescription inhaler such as albuterol more then two time per week, your asthma is NOT in control and you will need a prescription controller medication.
Controller medications are steroids (Asthmacort Asthmanex, Flovent, Pulmocort), Leukotriene modifier (Singulair, Aculade, Zyflo) or mast cell stabilizers (Cromolyn sodium, Intal, Tilade).
You may want to talk to your doctor about several strong controller medications and maybe Xolair shots.
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2016-05-14 18:06:45 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to talk to your doctor ASAP. For now, bring your inhaler with you when you run. Maybe even cut down the length of your run.
Also keep some ID on you to identify the fact you have asthma in case you have an attack and pass out. Plus make sure you have any other important medical info with you like are you allergic to any meds, etc. Perhaps run the same route all the time in case you are late and someone worries, thus making it easier for them to look for you.
Asthma can be very strong allergies to something. So your asthma may be seasonal. Find out whatever it is that causes the attacks and do less contact with them, if you can.
But just get to a doctor immediately, they can give you the straight scoop. We here all mainly armchair docs. lol Good luck, and God bless.
2007-10-18 02:40:24 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I know how you feel, I too have asthma. I would talk to a respiratory therapist to find out what maintenance med's will work best for you. Talk to your Doctor about getting an asthma plan.
For me I take adv-air (maintenance) and use duo-Neb's when I get a cold which unfortunately happens often when you have asthma. As well as my rescue inhaler com bi-vent. When you do run keep your rescue inhaler with you, actually you should keep it with you at all times. Asthma attacks are scary but it's best to remain calm and focus on taking slow deep breaths, sometimes it helps when I make a fist and take shallow breaths so that my bronchial tubes reopen.
You can live with asthma and continue to have a normal life that includes running and exercise.
I hope this helps.
Blessed be,
Duchess
2007-10-18 02:03:16 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You need to take it slowly. It should get better if you build it up slowly. I have had asthma since I was young. You might want to invest in a nebulizer. This is a small machine that delivers albuterol in a more effective way. More moisture gets into the lungs with this machine. Most insurance companies cover this. Also there is Singulair, which is a tablet you can take in the morning, and Advair which is a preventive inhailer you can take in the morning. I am sure if you talk more with your doctor you can get this more under control. Please don't get to freaked out about it. I was into track, cheerleading in college, softball, and many other sports. So as long as you take control of you asthma there is nothing you can't do. I Hope you feel better real soon!
2007-10-18 01:48:30 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have asthma I've had it since i was 2 I exercise a lot. I take two puffs from my inhaler before I exercise. sadly I can't run but I power walk.
2007-10-18 01:56:30 · answer #7 · answered by zoe m 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A close relation of mine aged 75 years has been cured of his 35 years old asthama , some 4 years back, doing Yoga exercise called Pranayam. Contact your nearest Yoga teacher and be fully cured in a natural way. You have another 8 decades to live and you cannot afford to carry along with you any disease like Asthama.
2007-10-18 01:48:56 · answer #8 · answered by yogeshwargarg 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
breed a lot
2007-10-18 01:41:16 · answer #9 · answered by EL Nene Catracho 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋