Being Active with Asthma - Tips for Healthy Lungs
- Shidonna Raven
- Jul 22
- 2 min read
Source: American Lung Association
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Physical activity is important for everyone and having asthma shouldn't stop you from being active.
Tips for Healthy Lungs
If asthma symptoms keep you from being physically active, ask your doctor:
"Are there any activities that I should avoid?"
"Are there any asthma medicines that I should take before I exercise?"
Generally, people with asthma can participate in all types of exercise. You may need to take medicine before you exercise. Some additional things that can help include:
Start any exercise with a warm-up period.
Cover your nose and mouth with a scarf when exercising outdoors in cold temperatures.
Limit exercise or strenuous activities outdoors when the air quality is unhealthy (orange) and avoid outdoor activities when the air quality is red, purple or maroon.
Remember to include a cool down period.
If you start to have pain or a tight feeling in your chest, have a cough or become short of breath during exercise, stop the activity right away. Take your quick-relief inhaler. Sit down and try to relax. Try a belly breathing exercise for relaxation. For kids, they should be sure to tell an adult as soon as symptoms start, take their medicine, and sit down and try to relax.
Being aware of your asthma signs and symptoms can help you take action before your breathing gets worse. Not everyone has the same symptoms, so be sure to learn yours.
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