Asthma & Allergy Sufferers......

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  • jabberjaws77
    jabberjaws77 Posts: 72 Member
    That's where I live, Ohio....lol

    Move. No seriously, move.


    I'd LOVE to move out west or to Alaska...but it's not really an option right now.....& eeeeeww how I loathe Ohio humidity!
  • LisaGirlfriend
    LisaGirlfriend Posts: 493 Member
    I have cold & exercise induced asthma and allergies to many environmental things. I use a steroid nasal spray every night, and Symbicort or my rescue inhaler 1/2 hour before I exercise. Usually works for me and I can get through the workout fine. I also have to use it when walking in very cold weather. I also use Reactine when my allergies are bothering me during the day due to ragweed, etc. It's a drag but I've learned how to deal with it.
  • Brianna72994
    Brianna72994 Posts: 887
    I have really bad asthma and I am still able to work out. Unfortunately there's not much you can do about it. All I can say is, keep your inhaler with you when you work out. And my doctor also told me that cold weather can trigger symptoms also. He suggested using a scarf to cover my mouth and nose (not too tight!) when I am outside in the cold for long periods of time. It really helps. So if you jog in the cold, try to cover the mouth and nose area.


    I'm also allergic to dust mites, like you. I bought a dust cover for my mattress and pillows and it worked great! I don't wake up in the middle of the night to use my inhaler anymore. And I can actually breathe when I wake up!
  • incredigirl
    incredigirl Posts: 2 Member
    I have the same thing but with my inhalers I am able to still exercise! maybe not start just yet but you will know yourself when your body is feeling stronger with the medication. When you are ready, take your inhaler b4 exercising and it will help you! Dont let this stop you! :)
  • bicoastalgirl
    bicoastalgirl Posts: 85 Member
    i was diagnosed with moderate asthma when i was in high school. it has never prohibited me from participating in activities i enjoy once i got it under control (it took a while to find the right med for me). now, i run and do various cardio / circuit training dvds.

    everyone is different. i actually have an easier time running in cold weather v. high humidity.
  • heatherdawn007
    heatherdawn007 Posts: 15
    I was born with asthma and was on allergy shots for several years when I was a child. My mom also has asthma, and she started using all herbal treatments for her and me and my siblings when I was a teenager. I did *ok* on herbs, but once I moved out, decided I preferred taking inhalers. I have a rescue inhaler, Albuterol, and a maintenance inhaler, Symbicort, that I take morning and night. I always take my rescue inhaler before cardio, but the biggest motivation for me is not ever wanting to let myself use asthma as an excuse. The best thing for building up my cardio endurance was swimming laps and running sprints - 30 seconds at 8 to 9 mph on the tradmill, and then 30 seconds to catch my breath. I usually run sprints for 10-30 minutes at least once a week, and do a 2-3 mile jog on Saturdays at a slower pace. Since adding sprints into my workouts, my cardio has improved dramatically. The elliptical is also great for cardio and doesn't seem to knock me out of breath as quickly.
  • deniseandjelich
    deniseandjelich Posts: 25 Member
    I have been sick almost all winter & after being mis-diagnosed by the doctor, I finally went to a specialist & found out that I have moderate-severe asthma as well as 3 allergies, 1 being a pretty severe allergy. I found out that what my doctor thought was a cold/flu was actually the above complications which turned into hayfever.
    I was sick for over 2 months & just 1 week ago I was put on 3 different medications. I was to the point where I could never sleep & when I tried, I felt like someone was sitting on my chest. The last few times I worked out before I came down with all of this I had to stop because I literally thought I was going to suffocate & my face was so red that I think it even scared my husband.
    My question is for anyone who can offer some positive answers....lol, has anybody been able to resume their cardio workouts after being diagnosed with mod-severe asthma & being put on medication to control it? I was really hoping to eventually work my way back up to jogging & now I'm wondering if that will still be an option?? I'd love to hear from anyone who is dealing with this same problem & I'd greatly appreciate any input, similar experiences, any exercises you are still able to do, & just any words of encouragement to help me stay on course :)

    I have had allergies my entire life, I used to only take medication on an as needed basis, if i was having a bad day. However, i noticed that i would develop a full on head cold frequently. I have been taking medication daily for 2 years and have not become sick! My allergies are constantly changing. When i was younger, i had seasonal spring allergies, Now, my bad times are summer and fall. I have never had asthma though, so i can not speak on that.

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