Anyone else have asthma?

butterfliespink
butterfliespink Posts: 121
edited November 11 in Introduce Yourself
Hi, I'm new here...lol. I am having a difficult time with my asthma since I started working out every day. Does anyone else have this problem too? If so, what solutions have you come up with?

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  • FitSid
    FitSid Posts: 117 Member
    yes, I guess everyone has different level of it as well.

    I found working out in the mornings I can breathe better

    doing interval workouts

    making sure I'm taking the right puffers

    and drinking plenty of water

    avoiding triggers (some lip balms, you'd be surprised)

    and not pushing myself or comparing myself to anyone else when I work out

    that's just what I've done, I'm one week into the c25k programme and it's pretty good, maybe you should look it up and give it a try?
  • butterfliespink
    butterfliespink Posts: 121
    thank you, I will
  • Chagama
    Chagama Posts: 543 Member
    Yes, I do.

    Definitely drink water.

    Work with a pulmonologist to make sure you are on the best maintenance medications for you. There are many different ones, and everyone reacts differently to them. About a year ago I had to switch maintenance medications due to a change on our insurance formulary, and the new one turned out to be much more effective. A pulmonologist will be up to date on all the latest medications and can work with you to find the best one for you and come up with a plan so you can exercise without problems.
  • butterfliespink
    butterfliespink Posts: 121
    I do have a pulminologist, he's excellent. Should I tell him that I just started working out? Will that affect which meds he prescribes?
  • BLSBoyer
    BLSBoyer Posts: 36 Member
    The best help I've had in my workouts with keeping my asthma under control is an hour of yoga beforehand. However, my asthma is pretty mild, but I thought I would put the suggestion out there.
  • SteveHunt113
    SteveHunt113 Posts: 648 Member
    My asthma only acts up when I'm active. I take a puff from my inhaler right before I go workout. Works for me, though when I forget I get a nasty reminder at some point during or after my workout.
  • sharonsjones
    sharonsjones Posts: 574 Member
    Mine is the same way, it only acts up when I run or get real active. I use my inhaler before I go for a run and I'm good. TMCH I'm the same way, when I forget the use my inhaler, I'm wheezing like crazy!
  • momof3and3
    momof3and3 Posts: 656 Member
    My asthma is pretty severe, but I don't let it stop me! Advair has been a Godsend for me...I take it 2x a day and I haven't needed a rescue inhalor in a while. I am a runner...I run 6 days a week...5-6 miles for 5 of the days and longer runs for 1. I am training for a 1/2 marathon in April. I also have run 5k's...It did take me some time to build my cardio-vascular up, but now I can run for miles...
  • butterfliespink
    butterfliespink Posts: 121
    Thanks everyone. I'm going to start using my inhaler before I work out. Otherwise I wheeze and cough after 20-30 minutes of cardio. :sick:
  • MaggiePuccini
    MaggiePuccini Posts: 248 Member
    Hi, I'm new here...lol. I am having a difficult time with my asthma since I started working out every day. Does anyone else have this problem too? If so, what solutions have you come up with?

    I found that to begin with. The first couple of times I did a really intense 7 circuit workout I was starting to cough, which is for me my form of asthma. I had to open all the windows, in early Feb! I took a puff of salbutomol and continued. My asthma is mild though. I don't know if I'd suggest basically 'ignoring' it to somebody ELSE.

    Now that I AM fit, I cough less at night. I often used to get coughing fits the moment I lay down.
  • Vermilla
    Vermilla Posts: 348
    I have it as well. I still cannot run outside or run on the treadmill or I have an attack. I started out slow and slowly worked up from that. I found that machines such as the elliptical or the bike where I can go a medium-pace and keep it steady (rather than the thud thud of the treadmill, for example), really help. Definitely start out slow, though. My asthma has actually gotten BETTER since I started working out. Have plenty of water and take a sip here and there even if you're not thirsty. Also, don't work out if it's too hot or too cold (at least for me, this makes the condition worse). Everybody is different, though, so see what helps you!
  • christibam
    christibam Posts: 478 Member
    My asthma got better when I started working out. Mine was never really that bad though, mainly just mild bronchial constriction. I've only had two actual asthma attacks that I can remember.
  • LadyFaile
    LadyFaile Posts: 60
    My asthma is mild enough that I don't actually have to take any form of maintenance medication for it at the moment. It tends to come into play when I get a cold that involves congestion as it's extra easy for me to find myself with a case of bronchitis, or when doing a higher level of exercise than my body is used to. I've found that the better shape that I'm in the less it bothers me. If I find that an exercise that I'm doing is causing me problems, then working into it more slowly (ie starting with lower intensity or duration) I can generally get myself to a point where it is no longer a problem.
  • tldust
    tldust Posts: 103 Member
    I've had asthma for over 30 years. I would suggest visiting your doctor. If you're having problems, then it's not well controlled. If you're using your rescue inhaler more than twice a week, that's a problem. Are you on a maintenance inhaler like Flovent or Advair. Do you have allergies? Do you take anti-histamines (like Allegra or Claritin) or Singulair? My asthma is triggered by emotions, exercise, cold air and allergies. I'm on Allegra, Singulair and Flovent. I started this weight loss journey in January. Yeah, I'm out of shape, but I have not had problems with my asthma.

    Definitely talk with your doctor. Just because you have asthma, doesn't mean you can't work out to your full potential.
  • sparkly96
    sparkly96 Posts: 120
    I have asthma BUT its not as bad as others but i do find some days are worse than others and can make working out sometimes impossible. If i'm having a bad episode i never push myself and if i have a cold i never work out because breathing is difficult as it is. I do Zumba but always pace myself and keep my inhalers close by. I use it right after if need be and i drink plenty of water before, during and after. Walking is a good way of burning calories without getting too out of breath but again i always carry my inhaler. If your asthma isn't well controlled you should see a doctor who may be able to prescribe something you can take on a regular basis to help control symptoms.
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