How can I exercise with asthma?

Question:

Whenever I try to get on the treadmill, or stairmaster, I'll do it for five minutes, max, and nearly collapse with asthma. I HATE that, because I need to lose these pregnancy pounds. Sometimes, the asthma isn't that bad, but since we've moved to houston, it seems worse, maybe because of the humidity? I really need to lose weight, 20 lbs, max.

Answers:
Well, you have to move at your own pace. I am a serious asthmatic, with the same problem. One way to help, is to use your rescue inhaler, or medication PRIOR to beginning the excercise. This should help you last longer. You need to make sure to stay hydrated, and take many breaks in between. You may want to try swimming; it seems to be the easiest thing for me to do without having an asthma attack. Whatever you do, listen to your body, and don't over-do it! Try talking to your doctor, he/she may also have some suggestions, but I would definitely try using your inhaler before your workout!

Best of luck!

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simple just take breaks and use your inhaler when you need to and drink water too. i workout and i have asthma no problem.

very carefully You should walk for exercise. I do and I have asthma. You don't have to walk fast so you don't get out of breath. You can walk the baby for quite a distance. I walk 2.5 miles a few times a week. Walking also causes me to have less of an appetite also. If you don't have anywhere to walk you can do it at the mall. I do that also. The mall takes a lot to walk when you shop or window shop. Every time someone want some company at the mall I always go. Just stay away from the food court.

Proper breathing is the key.

Exercise-induced asthma is a common form of asthma that occurs only when a person exercises. People with chronic asthma can develop symptoms whenever they are exposed to a "trigger" of the asthma, such as a virus, pollen, dust, or cigarette smoke.

About 80 to 90 percent of people who have chronic asthma have exercise-induced asthma. And about 35 to 40 percent of people with seasonal allergies also have exercise-induced asthma and symptoms worsen during the spring and fall. Exercise-induced asthma tends particularly to affect children and young adults (because of their high level of physical activity) but can occur at any age.

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