Do not let exercise-induced asthma stop your exercise routine

This is still happening. After about 10 minutes of intense physical activity in your workout, you feel your chest contract and you start to cough uncontrollably. If that describes you, you are probably one of the millions of people who suffer from stress induced asthma (IEA). The good news is that physical activity can and should remain an integral part of your working life.

According to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (www.aaaai.org), about 7% of Americans suffer from asthma and 11% exhibit symptoms of asthma and asthma. Asthma before or during exercise. The symptoms of EIA accompany exercise and may include:

• difficulty breathing;

• wheezing;

• chest tightness;

• Coughing;

• chest pain; and

• Long breathlessness.

The symptoms of stress asthma are triggered when sudden or extreme changes in temperature and humidity aggravate the hypersensitive airways, and that people with an IEL are particularly sensitive to cold and dry air. During exercise or any strenuous physical activity, most people tend to breathe better through the mouth than through the nose. While nasal breathing warms and humidifies the outside air, mouth breathing allows cold, dry air to penetrate directly into the airways, causing an asthma attack. If you have an EIA, use these tips from the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (www.acaai.org) to get the most out of your workout.

Before starting any physical activity, talk to your provider about your condition. Need a doctor? Visit NW-Physicians.com today to find a supplier near you. As a member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network, Northwest Health providers have privileged access to the knowledge, resources and expertise of the Mayo Clinic. And you receive exactly the care you need, right here at home.

Your provider may recommend activities or medications that may help prevent an attack.

• Begin your exercises with a clear nose. Prescription and over-the-counter medications, antihistamines, decongestants and nasal sprays can help clear the nasal pbadages.

• Many people with EIA can exercise outside with little or no problem. However, you may want to consider indoor activity in cold or windy weather or if the pollen count is high.

• When exercising indoors, avoid windows and open doors. Use a mat when you exercise on the mat to avoid allergic reactions to mites and animal dander.

Stay active

Do not let an asthma diagnosis inhibit your active life. Exercise is an integral part of a healthy lifestyle for everyone, and asthmatics are no exception. In fact, many top athletes, including Olympic gold medalist Jackie-Joyner Kersee, continue to practice their sport long after their condition has been identified. Proper exercise can actually help manage the symptoms of asthma. Activities that include breaks of activity followed by short breaks are ideal for people with asthma, although most forms of exercise can be enjoyed with appropriate training. Here are some ideas of types of exercise that many people with asthma enjoy:

• aerobics (low impact);

• doubles tennis;

• Swimming pool;

• While walking;

• bodybuilding; and

• Fight.

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Community on the 29/05/2019