[bumblybee]

according to my doctors some say i do some say i dont have asthma. either way though i get exerise induced asthma and i cant shake it for a few hours up until sometime the next day.

this is really putting a damper on my excerising. which i know if i could drop some weight i wouldnt have so many issues with it.

any suggestions?

[StarryNights110]

Asthma symptoms until the next day? That sounds scary.

I have asthma and since dropping weight it is way more under control. I managed to exercise by talking to my Dr. about controller meds. At first I was using my rescue inhaler way way too much, but I figured out a good combo of meds so I only needed the inhaler when I pushed it too hard in cardio.

Are you on any prescriptions right now? Controller meds are your best friend. Also don't think you have to kill yourself on the treadmill running full speed. Depending on your fitness I say take it slow and gradually build up to what is comfortable. I find there are fewer attacks this way and it's easier on your airways not to be sucking in air so rapidly. If you get too winded just ease down a bit. This was what worked for me and I haven't had an attack in over 6 months.

Good luck!

[festivus]

I have issues, mainly when I run. I'd recommend trying lower impact exercise like pilates. I have a 45 minute routine that takes place lying down on a mat, so there isn't a lot of huffing and puffing like in cardio. It will be good to strengthen your muscles and you can then add in lighter cardio like walking.

[bumblybee]

i have a resuce inhailer but it honestly doesnt seem to do much for me. and i have some steriods incase things get real bad.

it just sucks cause i know if i lost weight it wouldnt occure so much but without excerise its soo much harder to lose weight

[jab91864]

I found if I used my rescue inhaler before I started to exercise I was much better off and didn't get into a full blown wheezing attack.

[Windchime]

I have asthma and it's always MUCH worse when I'm heavier. I was really sick around Christmas, to the point where all I did was lay around and cough and cry and sleep. Inhalers really didn't do anything for me other than cause more coughing fits. My doc tried a couple of meds before we settled on Singulair and I tell you, it's been a Godsend. After a couple of weeks I was done coughing and finally could start exercising.

So I say keep trying to find meds that work. I think that, after about 10 more pounds and some more exercise, I'm going to see what happens if I quit the meds. (Doc says it's OK to give it a try).

My asthma wasn't constantly bad, but when the air was cold or there was air blowing in my face, it would feel like I got kicked in the chest. I had an episode where I walked through the doors at Costco and they have this big air-blowing thing that hit me--I literally couldn't draw a breath for many seconds and it scared the heck out of me.

[bumblybee]

i have taken almost everything at this point. the only one i haven't given an honest try to is advair im a bit affraid of that one

[chunkychiq]

I also have had issues with asthma when exercising. It dampens my spirits when I try to run on the threadmill or exercise with my fiance because I am always wheezing. I suggest festivus' idea of doing pilates and yoga.


Good luck!

[GypsyLove]

I don't have regular asthma but I do get exercise induced asthma every once in a while. From what I've read online and from my own experience one of the biggest triggers for me has been cold air going into my lungs to fast. If I'm doing easy cardio I won't get it because I can keep breathing mostly through my nose which warms the air as it goes in. Your nose also helps filter out allergens and debree in the air. I'll get it more if I'm running outside on a cool day since I huff and puff a lot more and eventually need to breathe through my mouth to catch my breath. Avoiding that trigger has helped me quite a bit. I just stay inside on cooler days to workout and go outside on warmer days. Feel better!