There are cases I which some people with asthma in which attacks occur about 3-8 minutes after the exercise started. In others, it starts only after the exercise has stopped. But, most of this times, although they start during the exercise, they get worse after the exercise has stopped. It can be recognized by the following symptoms:
* - Wheezing
* - Coughing
* - Breath shortness
* - Tightness in the chest
There are many persons that feel ashamed because they cannot keep up with others, and they ignore the tree essence of their problem: asthma. Even in Olympic athletes extremely strong effort produces attacks of asthma.
It is important for you to analyze how you feel when you do your sportive activities and communicate it to your doctor, especially in cases of coughing and wheezing. A physical examination may be necessary, and also an exercise induced broach constriction can be ordered. You may be asked to do some physical exercise, such as bicycle, treadmill, together with breath testing, so that the specialist can determine whether sport worsens your symptoms.
What sports may be recommended to people with exercise induced asthma?
People that may experience exercise - induced asthma are recommended to participate in activities that allow a first break, so that the persons may restore their breathing. Some of these activities are: football, baseball, volleyball, tennis, downhill skiing, geol. Etc.
In case of a proper treatment , taken just before entering a sportive activity allow asthmatic people to enjoy also cycling, running, soccer or swimming.
Sports were proved to improve the physical condition, but also self esteem. And, with proper treatment and close monitoring, there is no reason for asthmatic people to be deprived of the pleasure of such activities. 10% of athletes have asthma.
Symptoms that worsen mustn't be ignored. The personal plan for there situations should be followed. In case of no effect, the doctor must be seen immediately. Most of the times, the reliever will be enough to improve your condition.
