ASTHMA AND EXERCISE

Some people with asthma cope better and have fewer attacks of asthma if they are fit. It is not a cure for asthma but it may be a big help.

Exercise should be a part of your asthma management plan. Exercise may however trigger your asthma, this is called Exercise Induced Asthma, "EIA".

What caused EIA? At rest you breathe through your nose which warms and moistens the air, when you exercise you breathe faster and through your mouth, this means that you end up breathing colder, drier air, this causes the muscle around your airways to tighten, narrowing your airways and giving you asthma symptoms.

What exercise can I do? People with asthma should be able to do almost any sport or exercise that they like. OnIy scuba diving is not allowed.

Swimming or water sports are kinder on your airways as you are breathing in warmer, moister air. This means that you are less likely to get EIA.

You should try to exercise or play sport 3-5 times a week or more if you wish. Ask your doctor how much you should be able to do.

You should not exercise when your day to day asthma is not under control, when you have a cold or flu, if your Peak Flow Meter reading is less than 80% of your usual best. Medications for asthma are not banned in sport.



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