5 Signs of Exercise Induced Asthma

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5 Signs of Exercise Induced Asthma
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• Asthma can take on many different forms, with one
  type known as exercise induced asthma or EIB.
  Those who have been diagnosed find symptoms of
  asthma only arise during or after exercise. Read
  on to find out the 5 main signs of exercise
  induced asthma.
• If you have been feeling a little breathless
  lately, and cant quite put your finger on why,
  you may be surprised to learn it could be a very
  specific form of asthma, known as Exercise
  Induced Asthma.
• For those who experience exercise as an asthma
  trigger, any sort of physical activity can set
  off symptoms. Whether it be a gym workout, walk
  up the stairs, or a quick jog to catch the bus.
• But there is hope for those who are suffering, so
  long as patients have a clear plan including
  which type of exercise to exclude and which
  measures, they can take to reduce the occurence
  of their asthma symptoms.

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• So, What Exactly Is Exercise Induced Asthma?
• Some people find that they have symptoms of
  asthma only when they exercise and not at any
  other times. This is known as exercise induced
  asthma. Although, it is also also described as
• Exercise-induced bronchoconstriction or EIB.
• Some sufferers of exercise induced asthma or EIB
  will already have been diagnosed with asthma.
• Symptoms are identical to other forms, but for
  those who suffer with this specific type, these
  are usually most at their peak after exercising.
  When they stop exercising, symptoms will subside.

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• How Can Exercise Lead to Asthma Symptoms?
• When you take a breath, you would usually do so
  through your nose. When this happens, the air is
  warm and moist.
• you tend to breathe in through your mouth when
  you take part in exercise and physical activity.
  This, alongside the tendency to breathe faster to
  match the activity you are undertaking means that
  the air is colder and drier.
• With some asthma sufferers, their airways become
  sensitive to these changes in temperature and
  humidity. And the result? The airways become
  narrower.

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• This can result in general asthma symptoms, such
  as
• Coughing
• Wheezing
• Shortness of breath
• Tightness in the chest

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Recent research has shown advancements in the
world of diagnosing exercise induced asthma. With
one such study investigating the link between EIB
as a syndrome and the cause being from an
increased production of inflammatory eicosanoids.
It also highlighted the prevalence of EIB in
childhood as a risk factor for persistent asthma
in adulthood.
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• So, what are the main signs when it comes to
  diagnosing this type of asthma?
• Coughing Breathlessness During Your Workout
• Coughing and shortness of breath are the most
  common symptoms of EIB.
• The problem is that not everyone is able to
  recognize when a cough is the result of asthma.
• Exercise usually only causes symptoms during and
  shortly after exercise, says Alan Goldsobel, MD,
  an Allergist at the Allergy Asthma Associates
  of Northern California.
• If children have EIB and poorly controlled
  asthma from a young age, they grow up thinking
  that a tight chest, coughing, or wheezing with
  exercise is the norm, Goldsobel continues. And
  since it feels uncomfortable, they end up not
  wanting to run or exercise without realizing
  why.
• This can be distressing and can lead to poor
  asthma management and other health issues due to
  reduced physical activity, such as obesity.
• If you think you might have asthma that only
  seems to show itself during or after exercise,
  make an appointment with your doctor, as they can
  record some peak flow readings to help try to
  control it.

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• Tightness In Your Chest Throat
• Tightness in your chest is a normal symptom of
  other types of asthma, however if you have this
  in conjunction with other EIB signs, a visit to
  your doctor could well be in order.
• You may feel as though your chest is tight and
  that you cannot catch your breath. When you are
  unable to get enough air into your lungs, your
  throat could then begin to tighten.
• If you feel this start to happen during exercise,
  its important to stop immediately and allow
  yourself to fully catch your breath. top
  exercising and catch your breath.
• Your whole body is working so much harder to get
  oxygen that it wouldnt be recommended to take a
  break and then start exercising again without
  your medication on board, says Asthma and
  Allergy Specialist, Dr. Neeta Ogden

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The Environment Around You Is Cold and Dry
Exercise induced asthma happens when you
breathe in air that is substantially drier and
cooler than your body. Because you breathe in
through your mouth when you exercise, this air
then becomes a trigger. If the climate you live
in is particularly cold or dry, your lungs are
more at risk. One such study showed that
children with bronchial asthma were substantially
more sensitive to cold air than children with
Chronic Lung Disease, and EIB is increased by
cold air inhalation in asthmatic children.
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EIB can be incredibly debilitating if your whole
life is about being an athlete. And exercise
induced laryngeal obstruction is a relatively
common cause of breathlessness in athletes, which
can occur alongside EIB. From making you winded
and losing that big race because youre unable to
get to your peak athletic performance. This can
be particularly true of swimmers, who spend a
large chunk of their time in the pool. Why is
this so bad? One word. Chlorine. Generally,
swimming is a good sport for EIB sufferers, due
to the humid environment. But too much exposure
to chlorine can irritate your respiratory tract.
However, all is not last for those whose life
is dedicated to sport, as many athletes at a
top-level can remain in the game if they suffer
from exercise-induced asthma. It doesnt have to
ruin your life and your exercise, says, Dr.
Ogden, but until you get treatment, it can
absolutely limit what you do and change your
game.
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If you find that you do have exercise induced
asthma, there are treatment options available,
such as inhalers short-acting inhaled
beta2-agonists bronchodilators. These work to
stop symptoms in their tracks. You should also
still be able to partake in exercise, whether
its a means of keeping fit or something your
career depends on. In fact, fortunately,
treatment plans for athletes with asthma have
been developed and successfully used in
professional level sports and huge events such as
the Olympics. Exercise is much more likely to
result in asthma symptoms if your asthma is not
managed well. The first step is to visit your GP
or asthma nurse and speak to them to find ways to
reduce the risk of exercise affecting your
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