What You Should Know About Exercise Induced Asthma
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Understanding Exercise-Induced Asthma
Overview
Do you experience wheezing, coughing, or other asthma symptoms after exercising? You might be dealing with exercise-induced asthma. Here's what you need to know and how to manage it.
What Causes Exercise-Induced Asthma?
For some individuals, exercise is the sole trigger for asthma, unlike allergens such as pollen. But how does exercise bring on these symptoms?
Several factors contribute to this condition:
1. Temperature Sensitivity: Some people are more sensitive to temperature changes, which can trigger asthma symptoms.
2. Breathing Patterns: During exercise, breathing often becomes rapid and shallow, potentially introducing more allergens to lung tissues.
3. Air Temperature: When we exercise, we tend to breathe through our mouths to meet increased oxygen demands. This means the air doesn't have enough time to warm up, like it does when breathing through the nose. Cool, dry air reaching the lungs can irritate bronchial tubes and trachea linings, causing histamine release and inflammation.
How to Manage Exercise-Induced Asthma
Here are some strategies to reduce the risk of asthma attacks related to exercise:
1. Use a Bronchodilator Inhaler: Use the inhaler prescribed by your doctor about 15 minutes before exercising. This can significantly lower the chances of an asthma attack. Bronchodilators relax the muscles around the bronchial tubes, helping to stabilize breathing patterns.
2. Warm Up and Cool Down: Always warm up before intense exercise and cool down afterward. This helps the body adjust to changing breathing patterns, reducing the risk of an asthma attack.
3. Protect Against Cold Air: If exercising outdoors in cold weather, wear a face mask that covers your nose and mouth. This traps warm, moist air and prevents cold air from reaching your lungs.
4. Avoid Exercising During High Pollen Seasons: Exercise indoors if pollen counts are high to minimize allergen exposure.
By following these simple guidelines and your doctor's advice, you can safely maintain an active lifestyle despite exercise-induced asthma.
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