Risks Associated With Exercise Induced Asthma

Although asthmatics may have an inherent fear of exercise, it should not be a deterrent to exercising. The benefits from exercise far outweigh the risks involved in. A physician should be consulted on the safest form of exercise. Every asthmatic patient must keep an asthmatic action plan which lists the guidelines in event of an emergency.

         Exercise induced asthma (EIA) does not deter the top athletes. The following are some pointers to be followed.

         The advantages with EIA far exceed the risks, provided the patient follows the physician’s guidelines.

         The patient should always carry a pre-exercise inhaler which should be used 15 - 30 minutes before activity. Keep it handy when exercising in case you need it again.

Spend half an hour in warming up and cooling down after exercise.
Select an appropriate form of exercise. Asthmatics can enjoy almost any sport.
Swimming is good because breathing the warm humid air from the pool doesn’t allow the airways to cool and dry.
Sports as sprinting, baseball and tennis are recommended as they have periods of activity followed by intermittent periods of rest. Endurance sports like distance running, soccer and basketball are not as good.
A scarf should be used as it warms cold air before it is inhaled.
Training in polluted areas should be avoided. Similarly avoid places where the pollen is high such as fields and forests.
In some people, running beyond 6 minutes triggers an attack. Have intermittent periods of rest.
It is inadvisable to exercise when one has flu or any respiratory ailment.

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Risks Associated With Exercise Induced Asthma