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[E370]Exercise Induced Pulmonary Hemorrhage

by Ruben Knisely, Rub

There is a way that is both simple and effectives, called a "pretreatment". This is prescribed by the doctor and represents a substance administered by means of an inhaler just before the exercise, it allows these people to do what they enjoy so much and eliminates the symptoms before, during and after sportive activates.

Such pre-treatments are:

* - Xapenex
* - Proventil, proventil HFA, ventolim
* - Maxair

The use of one of these drugs 15 minutes before sportive activities relaxes the airways, so that no attack occurs.

Doctors may also consider appropriate Tilade (nedocrounil sodium) or Intal (cromolyn sodium ) as pre-treatments. The decision is both yours and his.

The doctor should also be asked also what the correct way to take a pre-treatment is. It is very important to know, because a proper method will provide you the complete dosage and benefits. Space devices attached to MDIs seem to be he best solution.

In case of more frequent or serious symptoms, the doctor should be informed, that may increase the doses or change the drug, so that your asthma is dealt with properly.
Ways to monitor exercise induced asthma.

In case you make a physical effort, such as exercise, it is necessary for you to be alert of the asthma symptoms. To detect them properly, a peak flow meter may be the best choice: a portable hand - device, which allows you to be permanently aware of the breathing speed. In case of asthma episodes, the peak flow member decrees significantly by comparison to your personal best. The doctor may also give you a written plan that will provide you the necessary information in case of asthma attacks due to your exercise.

This device may also represent an important factor of decision regarding sports or other soliciting exercise. Teachers, coaches and employers should be informed that you have asthma and that physical efforts may cause you an episode. Because most of these people don't know how to react in such situation, they may forbid physical efforts to the sick person or fore him or her to exercise beyond his/her limit. Peak flow meters are necessary particularly for this kind of situations.

Exercise-Induced Anaphylaxis

Exercise-induced anaphylaxis is a form of physical allergy. Although the mechanism by which exercise can cause anaphylaxis is unknown, some medications (such as aspirin or ibuprofen) or foods ingested before exercise have been associated with exercise-induced anaphylaxis.1

If you have a personal or family history of being prone to allergies, then you may be at an increased risk for experiencing exercise-induced anaphylaxis.1

The initial symptoms of exercise-induced anaphylaxis include:1

Fatigue
Diffuse warmth
Skin itching
Skin redness
Hives
Later symptoms may progress to:

Gastrointestinal symptoms (nausea, vomiting)
Swelling of the throat
Loss of consciousness
Treating exercise-induced anaphylaxis follows the same guidelines as for treating other forms of anaphylaxis, including the use of self-injectable epinephrine such as the EpiPen? or EpiPen? Jr auto-injector.1

Additionally, patients should cease exercising once symptoms begin and should avoid exercise 4 to 6 hours after eating1 if they have experienced exercise-induced anaphylaxis previously. Patients with exercise-induced anaphylaxis do not react every time they exercise; it seems to be unpredictable. Excellent physical conditioning does not prevent this occurence.

Idiopathic Anaphylaxis

Idiopathic anaphylaxis is a potentially life-threatening allergic reaction that occurs in the absence of any known allergen. In simpler terms, nobody really knows what causes idiopathic anaphylaxis.

The symptoms of idiopathic anaphylaxis are the same as for other forms of anaphylaxis, with the main symptoms being:1

Itching
Hives
Swelling of the throat
A drop in blood pressure
Irregular heart rhythm
Nausea
Vomiting
Abdominal cramping
Loss of consciousness
When idiopathic anaphylaxis occurs, every attempt should be made to carefully analyze the events and conditions surrounding the attack as a previously unknown allergen may prove to be responsible.1

Treating idiopathic anaphylaxis follows the same guidelines as for treating other forms of anaphylaxis, including the use of self-injectable epinephrine such as the EpiPen? auto-injector.1

Side effects of epinephrine may include palpitations, tachycardia (an abnormally fast heartbeat), sweating, nausea and vomiting, and respiratory difficulty. Cardiac arrhythmias may follow administration of epinephrine. Patients should ask their physician about the circumstances under which this life-saving medication should be used.
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