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Could this be asthma??

b_fit4life
b_fit4life Posts: 105 Member
edited December 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
Over the last few weeks I've noticed that at the start of my cardio workouts (in particular Turbo Fire DVDs) I have trouble catching my breath. It's almost like I'm weazing. Then when my heart rate gets elevated and my body is warm, it's no longer a problem. I've never had any respiratory issues before and I have no known allergies. Also, I thought maybe my sports bra was too tight so I switched to looser ones for a few days but had the same breathing difficulty at the start of my workout. Is it possible that I could be developing asthma (even though I'm 31 pounds lighter than I was 6 months ago)??

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  • mandylooo
    mandylooo Posts: 456 Member
    Probably best to get it checked out, but we used to talk about "second breath" when I did athletics as a teenager. You get out of breath during the first 5 - 15 mins of exercise, then settle into a more comfortable rhythm when you get your "second breath".
    Not sure what the science behind it is though, or if there even is any.
  • jbobb15
    jbobb15 Posts: 29 Member
    Better safe than sorry and get it checked out. Asthma can develop as an adult. I do find it weird though that it would happen now after weight loss. Allergies can also develop as an adult.
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