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Asthma and Swimming
lostemt
Posts: 152 Member
My problem is I just started taking up Aqua Zumba and now my asthma is acting up really bad. Going to start doing neb treatments on the night and have my fast acting inhaler on hand if I need it. Can some suggest something so I can stay in the class cause I love it.:bigsmile:
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I am asthmatic and swim regularly. I always have my ventolin inhaler poolside just in case, as well as taking it around 20-30 minutes before I get in the pool.
It might be the chemicals in the pool that are upsetting you, and this can vary between different pools. If you can, try a different one to see if your symptoms are any better.
If it is the exercise setting it off you may find that the more you do the better it gets. I know with swimming I used to get wheezy very easily in the beginning, but after 4 months of swimming 1-2 times a week it has improved enormously. Just take it steady and do as much or as little as you are able.
Also (very important!) make sure that the instructor knows you are asthmatic, just in case you need assistance.0 -
Thank you for you helpful answer. I'm just getting back to doing breathing treatments 2x a day and then use my inhaler before hitting the pool. It kinda sucks because just started back to the neb treatment today. They do know I have asthma but hating asking for help and feel that sometime I deal with all my own. To add to dealing with swimming one of friends that is lifeguard at the pool just turned her on me and treat me dirt. Just want you even more to turn around and fight it myself instead of dealing with a jerk of a friend.0
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I swam in college and my asthma was worst when the pool chemicals were out of wack. But for me, swimming was always easy. Running comes hard to me because it's not "natural" for me. When I started, I always made sure I'm inhaling and exhaling equally (exhaling is the hard part in the water), and keeping my chest relaxed. Every now and again I take a real deep breath and completely exhale slowly using my diaphragm. Just keep at it and slowly build up your lung power. Your body will adjust to the new strain and environment is mall increments.0
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