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asthma and exercise

bride2bAshbride2bAsh member
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Hello everyone! I havnt been on recently bc I was on vacation. I havent even stepped on the scale bc mine is broke and I havent bought a new one:( I was wondering if anyone else out there that is trying to lose weight also struggles with asthma. I currently just enjoy walking on the treadmill and i have to keep my inhaler close by. I wanted to know if anyone out there has lose weight and their asthma conditions improved bc of the exercise? I would love just to be able to walk without worrying: If I walk to fast or at too much of an incline I may induce an asthma attack. I'd love to hear some success stories to possible give myself hope that if I love this weight I'll be able to breathe better. Thanks!
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  • bride2bAshbride2bAsh member
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    End sentence should say * if I lose this weight not love lol sry
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  • NebbNebb member
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    I dont have any suggestions for the main question, but if you have access to free weights or weight machines at the gym, I would strongly suggest you start a strength training program. It will help you build muscle which will help you burn fat easier, as well as tone your body.
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  • angelandlibbyangelandlibby member
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    I have asthma and I never bring my inhaler with me but I also take advair twice a day and that keeps me under good control.  My attacks are usually allergy induced so when they get really bad I don't run or walk outside anyway because I feel like crap.  I haven't noticed a difference in my weight lose and asthma yet.
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  • spacey281spacey281 member
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    I've been asthmatic since I was two, and I was like you where I would have to have my inhaler close by when I exercised.  I was also very overweight, and I know that contributed the stress on my lungs.  I had a doctor finally put me on Advair (you might have tried it and it didn't work).  It was one of the best things that has ever happened to me.  My asthma is completely controlled.  I don't have to stop doing an exercise because I'm having symptoms, I can actually push my body instead of having to constantly be concerned about being symptomatic.  Losing weight should help as well as just continuing to exercise. If you haven't spoken to your doctor about other meds you could be taken, you definitely should.  There's so much out there now that could possibly help with your symptoms.  I can't tell you how awesome it is to finally be able to go places without having to remember to have my inhaler with me. 
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  • BubbleJBubbleJ member
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    I was going to post this kind of thread too. I have had asthma since I was about 8 and have trouble getting a deep breath. When I exercise I panic that I am about to have an attack because my breathing gets very quick, which is the same thing that happens when I am trying to breath when my asthma is acting up.My only advice is don't be afraid to stop and always keep your inhaler on you
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  • STBS NYE 09STBS NYE 09
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    I have horrible asthma.  I use a steriod inhalor and take singulair daily, I have a nebulizer at home just in case and I bring my rescue inhalor with me everywhere I go.  I have been hospitalized several times due to asthma-related issues. A year ago I use to tell everyone that I couldn't run because of my asthma, but after training and working my way up, that is not the case anymore.  I ran 8.5 miles yesterday and didn't use my inhalor at all...in fact, since I started running, I have pretty much not used it at all.  If you take small steps towards being more physically fit your asthma CAN improve.  Just keep your inhalor close by and start small...like running for 30 seconds, walking for a minute to catch your breath and then keep building up from there!Also, I should mention that there is a mental aspect to asthma.  If you think or worry too much about having an asthma attack you can actually cause yourself to panic and actually have one, so try to relax and not focus so much on it and that will help too!
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  • OFFOFF
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    I agree with the pp if you start to SLOWLY push yourself your excercise induced asthma will get better. I find that after I start working out consistently instead of sporadically my asthma improved. I also take my inhaler 15 minutes before I start my routine. I find that it helps to open me up and help me breathe better during my workout. And yes you may induce an asthma attack the first couple of times just slow it down but then raise it back up slowly. You can work out with asthma push yourself but dont kill yourself.
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  • bride2bAshbride2bAsh member
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    thanks for eveyone who contributed to this post. i actaully do take singular at night and it does seem to help with my allergies and asthma. i have tried advair but i didnt like it. i have noticed that if i take it slow in the beginning of walking i can go a little faster. im sure as i continually work out i can build up a stamina, but i dont want to over do it just yet. and using the inhaler before the workout is something i havent tried, so ill keep that in mind.
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  • bride2bAshbride2bAsh member
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    i forgot to say i do have a nebulizer at home for treatments when breathing gets tight and i have been in the hospital a lot for asthma related lung issues too. glad to know im not the only one.
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