Asthma?

StrawberryDisco
StrawberryDisco Posts: 27 Member
edited November 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
I've had respiratory and breathing issues my whole life that are likely both hereditary and weight related. My father has sarcoidosis and mild asthma and my doctor says I may have asthma and has prescribed me an inhaler for now. I feel like these issues are the biggest obstacle for me doing some of the more vigorous exercises that I want to do. Even at my lightest weight you could hear my really loud breathing in my kung fu class above everyone else. I took a hiatus from kung fu and tried to come back a couple of years ago and would cough constantly even hours after class and hyperventilated a couple of times. I can do most intermmediate at-home workouts just fine even when there is moderate cardio but I really want to be able to do more with my body. Has anyone else had a similar experience?

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  • CalistaBruno
    CalistaBruno Posts: 34 Member
    I also have asthma, but I've found that if I take Ventolin a half-hour before doing vigorous exercise (like running), the asthma attack doesn't occur. The more in shape I get, the less asthma attacks I get during exercise. Cold weather and synthetic scents make my asthma worse, so I try to exercise out of those environments.
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