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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

I’ve never in my life had problems with breathing and I’ve been a runner for years. I’ve recently been struggling with my breathing whilst running to the point I’m wheezing and gasping for breath, which is really quite frightening. Also very frustrating considering I used to run a 10k comfortably and not even feel out of breath...

My doctor says I’ve developed ‘exercise induced asthma’ and has prescribed an inhaler to use during and post run as needed. But this is obviously ruining the enjoyment of a run for me, defeating the point of why I run in the first place (to de stress)...

I’m baffled by how running can make your physical health worse... Whatever happened to exercise being good for you?? Has anyone else heard of / been diagnosed with this?

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By *a LunaWoman
over a year ago

South Wales

My eldest has night-time and sports related asthma. He can’t run around outside without needing his pump.

He has an inhaler (light tan coloured one) that he takes every night and then he uses the blue one when needed. He did have a dark brown one but they stopped that.

I’m hoping he will grow out of it.

He does a lot of sport, cross country running, swimming and just started kick boxing. I just make sure i have his inhaler on me all the time.

Fingers crossed when you have your pumps etc you should be able to restart but maybe just take it easier until you know new limits?

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"My eldest has night-time and sports related asthma. He can’t run around outside without needing his pump.

He has an inhaler (light tan coloured one) that he takes every night and then he uses the blue one when needed. He did have a dark brown one but they stopped that.

I’m hoping he will grow out of it.

He does a lot of sport, cross country running, swimming and just started kick boxing. I just make sure i have his inhaler on me all the time.

Fingers crossed when you have your pumps etc you should be able to restart but maybe just take it easier until you know new limits?"

I just have the blue one but the doc said I might also need a steroid one or something if it doesn’t help enough? It’s so frustrating, I didn’t even realise asthma was a condition you could develop in your 30s, and I definitely didn’t think exercise could cause it ... . but yeah, will just have to take it easier as frustrating as it’s going to be!

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By *isaB45Woman
over a year ago

Fabville

Severe asthma here

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Severe asthma here "

Have you always had it or developed it as an adult?

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By *issmorganWoman
over a year ago

Calderdale innit

I developed asthma in my 30s ,seasonal they said first ,but it isn't.

I have 2 inhalers,the blue reliever and a tan preventer.

I knew there were different types,i didn't realise exercise could cause it though,that's weird.

It is scary, but mine is kept under control with the right inhalers and hope yours will be too .

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By *isaB45Woman
over a year ago

Fabville


"Severe asthma here

Have you always had it or developed it as an adult? "

Developed it when I was 40, severe for the last 4 years.

PEOPLE..HAVE YOUR FLU JAB!

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"I developed asthma in my 30s ,seasonal they said first ,but it isn't.

I have 2 inhalers,the blue reliever and a tan preventer.

I knew there were different types,i didn't realise exercise could cause it though,that's weird.

It is scary, but mine is kept under control with the right inhalers and hope yours will be too .

"

I hope so ...will just have to get used to carrying it with me when I run. Its a bit of a shock tbh, I thought I’d be fitter and healthier as someone who runs and exercises regularly. But instead I’ve caused myself to have a physical health problem

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By *amissCouple
over a year ago

chelmsford


"I developed asthma in my 30s ,seasonal they said first ,but it isn't.

I have 2 inhalers,the blue reliever and a tan preventer.

I knew there were different types,i didn't realise exercise could cause it though,that's weird.

It is scary, but mine is kept under control with the right inhalers and hope yours will be too .

I hope so ...will just have to get used to carrying it with me when I run. Its a bit of a shock tbh, I thought I’d be fitter and healthier as someone who runs and exercises regularly. But instead I’ve caused myself to have a physical health problem "

I doubt you've caused yourself to have a health problem. Asthma can come on at any time in someones life. There is normally a trigger. My grandson is a great footballer and has asthma, so he keeps his inhaler handy. Carry on enjoying your running but just be aware of your asthma.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"I developed asthma in my 30s ,seasonal they said first ,but it isn't.

I have 2 inhalers,the blue reliever and a tan preventer.

I knew there were different types,i didn't realise exercise could cause it though,that's weird.

It is scary, but mine is kept under control with the right inhalers and hope yours will be too .

I hope so ...will just have to get used to carrying it with me when I run. Its a bit of a shock tbh, I thought I’d be fitter and healthier as someone who runs and exercises regularly. But instead I’ve caused myself to have a physical health problem

I doubt you've caused yourself to have a health problem. Asthma can come on at any time in someones life. There is normally a trigger. My grandson is a great footballer and has asthma, so he keeps his inhaler handy. Carry on enjoying your running but just be aware of your asthma. "

I asked my GP if running could have caused it and she seemed to think it was possible... because it inflames the lungs or something due to the increased pressure when you’re breathing faster. (I might not have remembered that explanation word for word...). I haven’t ran yet since as I’m anxious about it, it really does take the enjoyment away when I’m stopping every half mile to gasp for breath. Going have to get back into it soon though otherwise I never will....

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By *amissCouple
over a year ago

chelmsford

Check out the asthma uk site. Asthma is asthma , it has different triggers in different people, yours is obviously triggered by exercise.

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By *amissCouple
over a year ago

chelmsford


"I developed asthma in my 30s ,seasonal they said first ,but it isn't.

I have 2 inhalers,the blue reliever and a tan preventer.

I knew there were different types,i didn't realise exercise could cause it though,that's weird.

It is scary, but mine is kept under control with the right inhalers and hope yours will be too .

I hope so ...will just have to get used to carrying it with me when I run. Its a bit of a shock tbh, I thought I’d be fitter and healthier as someone who runs and exercises regularly. But instead I’ve caused myself to have a physical health problem

I doubt you've caused yourself to have a health problem. Asthma can come on at any time in someones life. There is normally a trigger. My grandson is a great footballer and has asthma, so he keeps his inhaler handy. Carry on enjoying your running but just be aware of your asthma.

I asked my GP if running could have caused it and she seemed to think it was possible... because it inflames the lungs or something due to the increased pressure when you’re breathing faster. (I might not have remembered that explanation word for word...). I haven’t ran yet since as I’m anxious about it, it really does take the enjoyment away when I’m stopping every half mile to gasp for breath. Going have to get back into it soon though otherwise I never will.... "

You may be doing too much, which is aggravating your asthma, everything in moderation. You hear of top athletes having asthma, I think Bradley Wiggins was one.

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By *oxy_minxWoman
over a year ago

Scotland - Aberdeen

I developed asthma in my late 20's after a heavy cold I sort of suffered from for 4 months, then add in cleaning products like bleach and OMG I was in a bit of a panic that Sunday!

I know smoking doesn't help at all, and that I should stop and I will at some point, but the 'pink' steroid called fostair (apart from the normal blue one (Salamol) the brown one did nothing for me) So if you don't noticed a huge chest clearing after taking one of them, then it is NOT working for you! So try others.

My mother still scoffs at the idea that I am asthmatic as I was a really healthy athletic teenager, I was the last one expected to develop it, but hey we all know anything can develop as and when.

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By *amissCouple
over a year ago

chelmsford

Just to add, the steroid inhaler doesn't have a large amount of steroid in.

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By *acey_RedWoman
over a year ago

Liverpool

It's not quite the same but I had to give up running after developing a cardiac arrhythmia. It's devastating when your body prevents you from doing the things you want to do. I've adjusted though and got into weight training instead so it's not all bad as it allowed me to discover something new I would likely never have had the guts to try otherwise.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Hate to be the eco warrior of the room, but your spending a lot of time outside running and i wouldnt say we have the cleanest of air. I used to work outdoors and as time progressed i ended up having breathing issues sooo change of job and indoors not exactly fixed but much better

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By *unningFoxWoman
over a year ago

Leeds

If you are not fully diagnosed it could be sensitive airways not asthma so they are trying out inhalers and probably ask you to go for breathing test where they will test your breathing with and without inhaler.

I had chest infection last year and been coughing since.. especially when there is cold weather and I’m going for a hike or rush somewhere, the same with being in too warm room.. I never know from where my cough/attack is coming from. This year have been a nightmare as I had really hard time breathing and coughing and doctors just brushed it off as having bacteria in my lungs and that it will magically clear out in couple of month.... Here I’m Year later on two inhalers and tablets to help me.

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By *amissCouple
over a year ago

chelmsford


"I developed asthma in my late 20's after a heavy cold I sort of suffered from for 4 months, then add in cleaning products like bleach and OMG I was in a bit of a panic that Sunday!

I know smoking doesn't help at all, and that I should stop and I will at some point, but the 'pink' steroid called fostair (apart from the normal blue one (Salamol) the brown one did nothing for me) So if you don't noticed a huge chest clearing after taking one of them, then it is NOT working for you! So try others.

My mother still scoffs at the idea that I am asthmatic as I was a really healthy athletic teenager, I was the last one expected to develop it, but hey we all know anything can develop as and when."

My husband has those inhalers too and they work very well for him. Youre right, the condition can come on at any time.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"I developed asthma in my late 20's after a heavy cold I sort of suffered from for 4 months, then add in cleaning products like bleach and OMG I was in a bit of a panic that Sunday!

I know smoking doesn't help at all, and that I should stop and I will at some point, but the 'pink' steroid called fostair (apart from the normal blue one (Salamol) the brown one did nothing for me) So if you don't noticed a huge chest clearing after taking one of them, then it is NOT working for you! So try others.

My mother still scoffs at the idea that I am asthmatic as I was a really healthy athletic teenager, I was the last one expected to develop it, but hey we all know anything can develop as and when."

It’s the blue one I’ve been given... It’s all a but new to me and I haven’t tried running and using my inhaler during and after yet (too anxious)... so when I do if doesn’t make a huge difference to the tightness and wheezing I’ll go back and ask for something else.

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By *amissCouple
over a year ago

chelmsford


"It's not quite the same but I had to give up running after developing a cardiac arrhythmia. It's devastating when your body prevents you from doing the things you want to do. I've adjusted though and got into weight training instead so it's not all bad as it allowed me to discover something new I would likely never have had the guts to try otherwise."

It's good you've found a different sport you can do

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"It's not quite the same but I had to give up running after developing a cardiac arrhythmia. It's devastating when your body prevents you from doing the things you want to do. I've adjusted though and got into weight training instead so it's not all bad as it allowed me to discover something new I would likely never have had the guts to try otherwise."

Bless you, so frustrating isn’t it. I’ve spent years building up my running to the point I got to, it’s been hard. So I’m gutted now my body is making it such hard work for me

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"I developed asthma in my 30s ,seasonal they said first ,but it isn't.

I have 2 inhalers,the blue reliever and a tan preventer.

I knew there were different types,i didn't realise exercise could cause it though,that's weird.

It is scary, but mine is kept under control with the right inhalers and hope yours will be too .

I hope so ...will just have to get used to carrying it with me when I run. Its a bit of a shock tbh, I thought I’d be fitter and healthier as someone who runs and exercises regularly. But instead I’ve caused myself to have a physical health problem

I doubt you've caused yourself to have a health problem. Asthma can come on at any time in someones life. There is normally a trigger. My grandson is a great footballer and has asthma, so he keeps his inhaler handy. Carry on enjoying your running but just be aware of your asthma.

I asked my GP if running could have caused it and she seemed to think it was possible... because it inflames the lungs or something due to the increased pressure when you’re breathing faster. (I might not have remembered that explanation word for word...). I haven’t ran yet since as I’m anxious about it, it really does take the enjoyment away when I’m stopping every half mile to gasp for breath. Going have to get back into it soon though otherwise I never will....

You may be doing too much, which is aggravating your asthma, everything in moderation. You hear of top athletes having asthma, I think Bradley Wiggins was one."

I only run once a week, twice at the most... not sure it’s a massive amount. But I take your point. Perhaps it’s too much for my body all of a sudden

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I’ve never in my life had problems with breathing and I’ve been a runner for years. I’ve recently been struggling with my breathing whilst running to the point I’m wheezing and gasping for breath, which is really quite frightening. Also very frustrating considering I used to run a 10k comfortably and not even feel out of breath...

My doctor says I’ve developed ‘exercise induced asthma’ and has prescribed an inhaler to use during and post run as needed. But this is obviously ruining the enjoyment of a run for me, defeating the point of why I run in the first place (to de stress)...

I’m baffled by how running can make your physical health worse... Whatever happened to exercise being good for you?? Has anyone else heard of / been diagnosed with this? "

Do you just have a blue inhaler?

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"I’ve never in my life had problems with breathing and I’ve been a runner for years. I’ve recently been struggling with my breathing whilst running to the point I’m wheezing and gasping for breath, which is really quite frightening. Also very frustrating considering I used to run a 10k comfortably and not even feel out of breath...

My doctor says I’ve developed ‘exercise induced asthma’ and has prescribed an inhaler to use during and post run as needed. But this is obviously ruining the enjoyment of a run for me, defeating the point of why I run in the first place (to de stress)...

I’m baffled by how running can make your physical health worse... Whatever happened to exercise being good for you?? Has anyone else heard of / been diagnosed with this?

Do you just have a blue inhaler?

"

Yes that’s all my GP had given me for now.

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By *amissCouple
over a year ago

chelmsford


"If you are not fully diagnosed it could be sensitive airways not asthma so they are trying out inhalers and probably ask you to go for breathing test where they will test your breathing with and without inhaler.

I had chest infection last year and been coughing since.. especially when there is cold weather and I’m going for a hike or rush somewhere, the same with being in too warm room.. I never know from where my cough/attack is coming from. This year have been a nightmare as I had really hard time breathing and coughing and doctors just brushed it off as having bacteria in my lungs and that it will magically clear out in couple of month.... Here I’m Year later on two inhalers and tablets to help me. "

Gosh, I hope your meds are helping you.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I’ve never in my life had problems with breathing and I’ve been a runner for years. I’ve recently been struggling with my breathing whilst running to the point I’m wheezing and gasping for breath, which is really quite frightening. Also very frustrating considering I used to run a 10k comfortably and not even feel out of breath...

My doctor says I’ve developed ‘exercise induced asthma’ and has prescribed an inhaler to use during and post run as needed. But this is obviously ruining the enjoyment of a run for me, defeating the point of why I run in the first place (to de stress)...

I’m baffled by how running can make your physical health worse... Whatever happened to exercise being good for you?? Has anyone else heard of / been diagnosed with this? "

I used to get exercise induced Asthma when I was back in the UK. It could be to do with the pollution I guess. I remember taking ventilin before and after my exercise.I gave grown out of it. I didnt let that affect me.

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By *amissCouple
over a year ago

chelmsford


"I developed asthma in my 30s ,seasonal they said first ,but it isn't.

I have 2 inhalers,the blue reliever and a tan preventer.

I knew there were different types,i didn't realise exercise could cause it though,that's weird.

It is scary, but mine is kept under control with the right inhalers and hope yours will be too .

I hope so ...will just have to get used to carrying it with me when I run. Its a bit of a shock tbh, I thought I’d be fitter and healthier as someone who runs and exercises regularly. But instead I’ve caused myself to have a physical health problem

I doubt you've caused yourself to have a health problem. Asthma can come on at any time in someones life. There is normally a trigger. My grandson is a great footballer and has asthma, so he keeps his inhaler handy. Carry on enjoying your running but just be aware of your asthma.

I asked my GP if running could have caused it and she seemed to think it was possible... because it inflames the lungs or something due to the increased pressure when you’re breathing faster. (I might not have remembered that explanation word for word...). I haven’t ran yet since as I’m anxious about it, it really does take the enjoyment away when I’m stopping every half mile to gasp for breath. Going have to get back into it soon though otherwise I never will....

You may be doing too much, which is aggravating your asthma, everything in moderation. You hear of top athletes having asthma, I think Bradley Wiggins was one.

I only run once a week, twice at the most... not sure it’s a massive amount. But I take your point. Perhaps it’s too much for my body all of a sudden "

Your body normally tells you when you're doing too much, you have to find the level that is right for you until you get your inhalers sorted out

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"I’ve never in my life had problems with breathing and I’ve been a runner for years. I’ve recently been struggling with my breathing whilst running to the point I’m wheezing and gasping for breath, which is really quite frightening. Also very frustrating considering I used to run a 10k comfortably and not even feel out of breath...

My doctor says I’ve developed ‘exercise induced asthma’ and has prescribed an inhaler to use during and post run as needed. But this is obviously ruining the enjoyment of a run for me, defeating the point of why I run in the first place (to de stress)...

I’m baffled by how running can make your physical health worse... Whatever happened to exercise being good for you?? Has anyone else heard of / been diagnosed with this?

I used to get exercise induced Asthma when I was back in the UK. It could be to do with the pollution I guess. I remember taking ventilin before and after my exercise.I gave grown out of it. I didnt let that affect me."

What’s ventilin? Is that an inhaler?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I’ve never in my life had problems with breathing and I’ve been a runner for years. I’ve recently been struggling with my breathing whilst running to the point I’m wheezing and gasping for breath, which is really quite frightening. Also very frustrating considering I used to run a 10k comfortably and not even feel out of breath...

My doctor says I’ve developed ‘exercise induced asthma’ and has prescribed an inhaler to use during and post run as needed. But this is obviously ruining the enjoyment of a run for me, defeating the point of why I run in the first place (to de stress)...

I’m baffled by how running can make your physical health worse... Whatever happened to exercise being good for you?? Has anyone else heard of / been diagnosed with this?

Do you just have a blue inhaler?

Yes that’s all my GP had given me for now. "

Then no worries! No asthma meds yet! It's just a reliever that they give to anyone with any lung issues!! The more you worry the worse the situation will be!

I teach asthma clinics so if you need information just ask ...

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"I’ve never in my life had problems with breathing and I’ve been a runner for years. I’ve recently been struggling with my breathing whilst running to the point I’m wheezing and gasping for breath, which is really quite frightening. Also very frustrating considering I used to run a 10k comfortably and not even feel out of breath...

My doctor says I’ve developed ‘exercise induced asthma’ and has prescribed an inhaler to use during and post run as needed. But this is obviously ruining the enjoyment of a run for me, defeating the point of why I run in the first place (to de stress)...

I’m baffled by how running can make your physical health worse... Whatever happened to exercise being good for you?? Has anyone else heard of / been diagnosed with this?

Do you just have a blue inhaler?

Yes that’s all my GP had given me for now.

Then no worries! No asthma meds yet! It's just a reliever that they give to anyone with any lung issues!! The more you worry the worse the situation will be!

I teach asthma clinics so if you need information just ask ... "

Ahh that’s so good to know, thank you! I may be bending your ear....

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Never.

Mine was very much the opposite.

Used to sleep with a nebuliser, but through exercise as a kid it helped strengthen the lungs. Now I can pretty much exercise without much difficulty breathing.

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By *amissCouple
over a year ago

chelmsford


"I’ve never in my life had problems with breathing and I’ve been a runner for years. I’ve recently been struggling with my breathing whilst running to the point I’m wheezing and gasping for breath, which is really quite frightening. Also very frustrating considering I used to run a 10k comfortably and not even feel out of breath...

My doctor says I’ve developed ‘exercise induced asthma’ and has prescribed an inhaler to use during and post run as needed. But this is obviously ruining the enjoyment of a run for me, defeating the point of why I run in the first place (to de stress)...

I’m baffled by how running can make your physical health worse... Whatever happened to exercise being good for you?? Has anyone else heard of / been diagnosed with this?

Do you just have a blue inhaler?

Yes that’s all my GP had given me for now.

Then no worries! No asthma meds yet! It's just a reliever that they give to anyone with any lung issues!! The more you worry the worse the situation will be!

I teach asthma clinics so if you need information just ask ... "

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I’ve never in my life had problems with breathing and I’ve been a runner for years. I’ve recently been struggling with my breathing whilst running to the point I’m wheezing and gasping for breath, which is really quite frightening. Also very frustrating considering I used to run a 10k comfortably and not even feel out of breath...

My doctor says I’ve developed ‘exercise induced asthma’ and has prescribed an inhaler to use during and post run as needed. But this is obviously ruining the enjoyment of a run for me, defeating the point of why I run in the first place (to de stress)...

I’m baffled by how running can make your physical health worse... Whatever happened to exercise being good for you?? Has anyone else heard of / been diagnosed with this?

I used to get exercise induced Asthma when I was back in the UK. It could be to do with the pollution I guess. I remember taking ventilin before and after my exercise.I gave grown out of it. I didnt let that affect me.

What’s ventilin? Is that an inhaler? "

Yes. It is the blue inhaler. I also watch what I eat. It will help if you cut back on Alchohol and fatty foods. Or move to a warmer country like I did.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"I’ve never in my life had problems with breathing and I’ve been a runner for years. I’ve recently been struggling with my breathing whilst running to the point I’m wheezing and gasping for breath, which is really quite frightening. Also very frustrating considering I used to run a 10k comfortably and not even feel out of breath...

My doctor says I’ve developed ‘exercise induced asthma’ and has prescribed an inhaler to use during and post run as needed. But this is obviously ruining the enjoyment of a run for me, defeating the point of why I run in the first place (to de stress)...

I’m baffled by how running can make your physical health worse... Whatever happened to exercise being good for you?? Has anyone else heard of / been diagnosed with this?

I used to get exercise induced Asthma when I was back in the UK. It could be to do with the pollution I guess. I remember taking ventilin before and after my exercise.I gave grown out of it. I didnt let that affect me.

What’s ventilin? Is that an inhaler?

Yes. It is the blue inhaler. I also watch what I eat. It will help if you cut back on Alchohol and fatty foods. Or move to a warmer country like I did. "

Haha I’m booking my flight to Oz as we speak

I hardly drink, average 1 glass of wine a week, if that. And I don’t eat many fatty foods ... but there might be small changes I could make. I do know that my diet doesn’t give me the energy I need to sustain my running at times, but I’m not sure that would affect my breathing? Hmmm. Minefield ...

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over a year ago


"I’ve never in my life had problems with breathing and I’ve been a runner for years. I’ve recently been struggling with my breathing whilst running to the point I’m wheezing and gasping for breath, which is really quite frightening. Also very frustrating considering I used to run a 10k comfortably and not even feel out of breath...

My doctor says I’ve developed ‘exercise induced asthma’ and has prescribed an inhaler to use during and post run as needed. But this is obviously ruining the enjoyment of a run for me, defeating the point of why I run in the first place (to de stress)...

I’m baffled by how running can make your physical health worse... Whatever happened to exercise being good for you?? Has anyone else heard of / been diagnosed with this?

I used to get exercise induced Asthma when I was back in the UK. It could be to do with the pollution I guess. I remember taking ventilin before and after my exercise.I gave grown out of it. I didnt let that affect me.

What’s ventilin? Is that an inhaler?

Yes. It is the blue inhaler. I also watch what I eat. It will help if you cut back on Alchohol and fatty foods. Or move to a warmer country like I did.

Haha I’m booking my flight to Oz as we speak

I hardly drink, average 1 glass of wine a week, if that. And I don’t eat many fatty foods ... but there might be small changes I could make. I do know that my diet doesn’t give me the energy I need to sustain my running at times, but I’m not sure that would affect my breathing? Hmmm. Minefield ..."

Where in Aus?

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"I’ve never in my life had problems with breathing and I’ve been a runner for years. I’ve recently been struggling with my breathing whilst running to the point I’m wheezing and gasping for breath, which is really quite frightening. Also very frustrating considering I used to run a 10k comfortably and not even feel out of breath...

My doctor says I’ve developed ‘exercise induced asthma’ and has prescribed an inhaler to use during and post run as needed. But this is obviously ruining the enjoyment of a run for me, defeating the point of why I run in the first place (to de stress)...

I’m baffled by how running can make your physical health worse... Whatever happened to exercise being good for you?? Has anyone else heard of / been diagnosed with this?

I used to get exercise induced Asthma when I was back in the UK. It could be to do with the pollution I guess. I remember taking ventilin before and after my exercise.I gave grown out of it. I didnt let that affect me.

What’s ventilin? Is that an inhaler?

Yes. It is the blue inhaler. I also watch what I eat. It will help if you cut back on Alchohol and fatty foods. Or move to a warmer country like I did.

Haha I’m booking my flight to Oz as we speak

I hardly drink, average 1 glass of wine a week, if that. And I don’t eat many fatty foods ... but there might be small changes I could make. I do know that my diet doesn’t give me the energy I need to sustain my running at times, but I’m not sure that would affect my breathing? Hmmm. Minefield ...

Where in Aus? "

Perth??

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over a year ago


"I’ve never in my life had problems with breathing and I’ve been a runner for years. I’ve recently been struggling with my breathing whilst running to the point I’m wheezing and gasping for breath, which is really quite frightening. Also very frustrating considering I used to run a 10k comfortably and not even feel out of breath...

My doctor says I’ve developed ‘exercise induced asthma’ and has prescribed an inhaler to use during and post run as needed. But this is obviously ruining the enjoyment of a run for me, defeating the point of why I run in the first place (to de stress)...

I’m baffled by how running can make your physical health worse... Whatever happened to exercise being good for you?? Has anyone else heard of / been diagnosed with this?

I used to get exercise induced Asthma when I was back in the UK. It could be to do with the pollution I guess. I remember taking ventilin before and after my exercise.I gave grown out of it. I didnt let that affect me.

What’s ventilin? Is that an inhaler?

Yes. It is the blue inhaler. I also watch what I eat. It will help if you cut back on Alchohol and fatty foods. Or move to a warmer country like I did.

Haha I’m booking my flight to Oz as we speak

I hardly drink, average 1 glass of wine a week, if that. And I don’t eat many fatty foods ... but there might be small changes I could make. I do know that my diet doesn’t give me the energy I need to sustain my running at times, but I’m not sure that would affect my breathing? Hmmm. Minefield ..."

Pineapple is great for your lungs

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"I’ve never in my life had problems with breathing and I’ve been a runner for years. I’ve recently been struggling with my breathing whilst running to the point I’m wheezing and gasping for breath, which is really quite frightening. Also very frustrating considering I used to run a 10k comfortably and not even feel out of breath...

My doctor says I’ve developed ‘exercise induced asthma’ and has prescribed an inhaler to use during and post run as needed. But this is obviously ruining the enjoyment of a run for me, defeating the point of why I run in the first place (to de stress)...

I’m baffled by how running can make your physical health worse... Whatever happened to exercise being good for you?? Has anyone else heard of / been diagnosed with this?

I used to get exercise induced Asthma when I was back in the UK. It could be to do with the pollution I guess. I remember taking ventilin before and after my exercise.I gave grown out of it. I didnt let that affect me.

What’s ventilin? Is that an inhaler?

Yes. It is the blue inhaler. I also watch what I eat. It will help if you cut back on Alchohol and fatty foods. Or move to a warmer country like I did.

Haha I’m booking my flight to Oz as we speak

I hardly drink, average 1 glass of wine a week, if that. And I don’t eat many fatty foods ... but there might be small changes I could make. I do know that my diet doesn’t give me the energy I need to sustain my running at times, but I’m not sure that would affect my breathing? Hmmm. Minefield ...

Pineapple is great for your lungs "

Really? Oh I’ll eat more of that then. I love it too

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I’ve never in my life had problems with breathing and I’ve been a runner for years. I’ve recently been struggling with my breathing whilst running to the point I’m wheezing and gasping for breath, which is really quite frightening. Also very frustrating considering I used to run a 10k comfortably and not even feel out of breath...

My doctor says I’ve developed ‘exercise induced asthma’ and has prescribed an inhaler to use during and post run as needed. But this is obviously ruining the enjoyment of a run for me, defeating the point of why I run in the first place (to de stress)...

I’m baffled by how running can make your physical health worse... Whatever happened to exercise being good for you?? Has anyone else heard of / been diagnosed with this?

I used to get exercise induced Asthma when I was back in the UK. It could be to do with the pollution I guess. I remember taking ventilin before and after my exercise.I gave grown out of it. I didnt let that affect me.

What’s ventilin? Is that an inhaler?

Yes. It is the blue inhaler. I also watch what I eat. It will help if you cut back on Alchohol and fatty foods. Or move to a warmer country like I did.

Haha I’m booking my flight to Oz as we speak

I hardly drink, average 1 glass of wine a week, if that. And I don’t eat many fatty foods ... but there might be small changes I could make. I do know that my diet doesn’t give me the energy I need to sustain my running at times, but I’m not sure that would affect my breathing? Hmmm. Minefield ...

Where in Aus?

Perth?? "

It is very hot there. I am in Sydney now. My fav city.

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By *hedireCouple
over a year ago

wigan

Hmmm. 2 things. What is the air quality like where you run ? Does any other exertion also bring this on, walking briskly up stairs?

Any smoking history?

Im not medical though i have more than average understanding but i would say to you that if the inhaler has no or little effect after a couple weeks use then really you should be referred for further investigation and age is irrelevant and be persistent until you are referred.

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By *hatYorkLadMan
over a year ago

York

I don't have asthma but running at this time of year in the cold air makes me cough a lot afterwards. I need to start going a lot more ready for my fitness tests in January as well!

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By *icolerobbieCouple
over a year ago

walsall

Ventolin! It’s an old brand name for salbutamol which is the drug in your blue inhaler.

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By *i1971Man
over a year ago

Cornwall

I developed this in my 30's too and ended up with two inhalers. Want a serious runner but would jog a few miles 3 or 4 times a week. Think mine started after a heavy cold/chest infection. After a couple of years, went in for the asthma check & was given a clean bill of health & not suffered since.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I've had asthma all my life & take a cocktail of drugs; exercise definitely makes it worse for me. Swimming was the only thing I could do to a decent level that didn't aggravate it. Cold air, & pollutants that linger for longer in cold, damp air make it worse, so running on a treadmill might help. Are you taking the salbutamol before you start to exercise, OP?

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By *urtyGentMan
over a year ago

eastleigh

I got diagnosed with this at 13. Short term it meant I had to dial back lots of the sports I played, some where at a fairly high level. But I took the ventolin, and within a year I suffered no ill effects. As quickly as it came, it went.

Fingers crossed the same happens for you OP

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By *elma and ShaggyCouple
over a year ago

Bedworth


"My eldest has night-time and sports related asthma. He can’t run around outside without needing his pump.

He has an inhaler (light tan coloured one) that he takes every night and then he uses the blue one when needed. He did have a dark brown one but they stopped that.

I’m hoping he will grow out of it.

He does a lot of sport, cross country running, swimming and just started kick boxing. I just make sure i have his inhaler on me all the time.

Fingers crossed when you have your pumps etc you should be able to restart but maybe just take it easier until you know new limits?

I just have the blue one but the doc said I might also need a steroid one or something if it doesn’t help enough? It’s so frustrating, I didn’t even realise asthma was a condition you could develop in your 30s, and I definitely didn’t think exercise could cause it ... . but yeah, will just have to take it easier as frustrating as it’s going to be! "

You can develop asthma at any age, I was diagnosed aged 42. Mine is made significantly worse by pollen and cold air. During the spring/summer this year I had 3 courses of steroids as it was so bad

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Hmmm. 2 things. What is the air quality like where you run ? Does any other exertion also bring this on, walking briskly up stairs?

Any smoking history?

Im not medical though i have more than average understanding but i would say to you that if the inhaler has no or little effect after a couple weeks use then really you should be referred for further investigation and age is irrelevant and be persistent until you are referred. "

Yes breathlessness is also triggered by going quickly upstairs (although nowhere near to the same extent as a 5k run). I smoked in my late teens and early 20s, quite heavily. I do wonder if this might have contributed. Air quality I’m not sure - I mean I don’t run in a city centre, but it’s not a countryside setting either - somewhere in between I’d say.

I haven’t tried running yet since I was diagnosed, so I’m going to try it with using the blue inhaler before during (if needed) and definitely after my run - after is the worst, that’s when it feels like my chest has a vice grip around it and I’m literally doubled over gasping for breath. Hate it. But it’s a double edged sword because I *loved* running before this happened ....

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"I've had asthma all my life & take a cocktail of drugs; exercise definitely makes it worse for me. Swimming was the only thing I could do to a decent level that didn't aggravate it. Cold air, & pollutants that linger for longer in cold, damp air make it worse, so running on a treadmill might help. Are you taking the salbutamol before you start to exercise, OP? "

Not yet - going to try that out though as soon as I find the confidence

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I’d never heard the term until a few weeks ago, when a fighter named Greg Hardy decided to suck on a ventolin inhaler between rounds.

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By *DreamOfGenieWoman
over a year ago

London

Don't let it stop you OP - it might take a bit of time for them to get the dosage and options right for you, but it'll get to a point where it'll have a very minimal effect on your daily routines.

I've had asthma in some form since I was 2 - it's gone through stages of being worse, better, and for 9 blissful months apparently disappearing altogether! I now use Ventolin (blue) and Seretide (purple) inhalers every morning snd evening, and barely need to use the Ventolin again even in the cold, damp weather, which was my usual trigger.

Previously though I've had various strengths of steroids, red, green and orange inhalers, steroid tablets, spacers...they just need to find the combo that will work best for you.

It might well be a passing thing too...I've been told things like asthma and even food allergies can appear/disappear as our cells regenerate. It takes 7 years for that to happen throughout the body, which is why things like hayfever and other allergies/triggers can sometimes seem to appear or disappear!

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By *utchersDogMan
over a year ago

Orpington

I found that swimming helps ease my asthma, whilst cycling makes it worse.

But I also suffer from stress induced asthma, so it might be the stress of London roads really causing some of my problems..

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By *ocbigMan
over a year ago

Birmingham


"I developed asthma in my 30s ,seasonal they said first ,but it isn't.

I have 2 inhalers,the blue reliever and a tan preventer.

I knew there were different types,i didn't realise exercise could cause it though,that's weird.

It is scary, but mine is kept under control with the right inhalers and hope yours will be too .

I hope so ...will just have to get used to carrying it with me when I run. Its a bit of a shock tbh, I thought I’d be fitter and healthier as someone who runs and exercises regularly. But instead I’ve caused myself to have a physical health problem

I doubt you've caused yourself to have a health problem. Asthma can come on at any time in someones life. There is normally a trigger. My grandson is a great footballer and has asthma, so he keeps his inhaler handy. Carry on enjoying your running but just be aware of your asthma.

I asked my GP if running could have caused it and she seemed to think it was possible... because it inflames the lungs or something due to the increased pressure when you’re breathing faster. (I might not have remembered that explanation word for word...). I haven’t ran yet since as I’m anxious about it, it really does take the enjoyment away when I’m stopping every half mile to gasp for breath. Going have to get back into it soon though otherwise I never will....

You may be doing too much, which is aggravating your asthma, everything in moderation. You hear of top athletes having asthma, I think Bradley Wiggins was one."

There is oddly (!) a higher much higher proportion of asthmatic persons in professional sport than general population funny that...

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Don't let it stop you OP - it might take a bit of time for them to get the dosage and options right for you, but it'll get to a point where it'll have a very minimal effect on your daily routines.

I've had asthma in some form since I was 2 - it's gone through stages of being worse, better, and for 9 blissful months apparently disappearing altogether! I now use Ventolin (blue) and Seretide (purple) inhalers every morning snd evening, and barely need to use the Ventolin again even in the cold, damp weather, which was my usual trigger.

Previously though I've had various strengths of steroids, red, green and orange inhalers, steroid tablets, spacers...they just need to find the combo that will work best for you.

It might well be a passing thing too...I've been told things like asthma and even food allergies can appear/disappear as our cells regenerate. It takes 7 years for that to happen throughout the body, which is why things like hayfever and other allergies/triggers can sometimes seem to appear or disappear!"

Thank you. A few people have said it could disappear as quickly as it arrived. I really hope so

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I developed something similar aswell and now I've stopped running as much seems to have calmed down, either way hope it sorts itself out for you like it did me

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

So... I’m about to for my first run using my inhaler..... wish me luck!

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By *amissCouple
over a year ago

chelmsford


"So... I’m about to for my first run using my inhaler..... wish me luck! "
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Good luck, let us know how it goes

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"So... I’m about to for my first run using my inhaler..... wish me luck! ,

Good luck, let us know how it goes "

It was painful and frustrating but I managed 4 miles. It’s a start

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I haven't read all the replies so mau be repeating advise that's been repeated.

I've been asthmatic since I was in my teens. I've raced bikes for years amd now run marathons and it rarely causes me a problem. I almost never have to use my blue inhaler during exercise if you are needing to regularly then go back to your doctor. I use my steroid one twice a day and the blue one before exercise and that controls it fine

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I have developed asthma as an adult and whilst not sever it is induced by exercise or extreme changes in temperature. I have a brown (preventative) inhaler and blue(relief) but I’m not very good at regularly taking the brown one instead using the blue inhaler before I exercise which is effective or is I am starting to feel wheezy but I agree it can be a bit off putting

Hope your run went well and that you get your asthma under control x

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By *elma and ShaggyCouple
over a year ago

Bedworth

I had a horrible asthma attack at work today.

We had some workmen in trying to grind off some painted markings from the warehouse floor, it sent up a huge cloud of dust which filled the building. My asthma attack was so bad I thought we may need to call an ambulance at one point. Fortunately I sat outside in the fresh air and after taking my reliever inhaler every few minutes for nearly an hour we got it under control

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"I had a horrible asthma attack at work today.

We had some workmen in trying to grind off some painted markings from the warehouse floor, it sent up a huge cloud of dust which filled the building. My asthma attack was so bad I thought we may need to call an ambulance at one point. Fortunately I sat outside in the fresh air and after taking my reliever inhaler every few minutes for nearly an hour we got it under control "

Oh no, sounds awful. Hope you’re ok x

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By *ungscotsman26Man
over a year ago

Glasgow

Dont let it stop you! Might take a while to get used to it though.

I got asthma a couple of years ago in my mid 20's. Ran 5/10ks and played football regularly but was getting more and more difficult. Tight chest and constant coughing after a game. Sometimes even felt/was sick due to shortage of breathe and the coughing.

Thought it was just my fitness levels had just dropped but was

particularly worse in the cold weather and if I got a cough I couldn't shift it for months until I got antibiotics or steroids from the docs. Then one said about asthma.

I now have a light blue inhaler which i take before and after exercise. And a brown one which i take 1st thing in the morning and last thing at night that I got after I felt it hadn't improved.

I now feel much better and happy to exercise and feel comfortable pushing myself just like years ago. I have recently got the flu jab for the first time and hoping I can get through winter without getting my usual cough. So far so good. Would highly recommend it.

Dont give up! Plenty top athletes etc have it.

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By *amissCouple
over a year ago

chelmsford


"So... I’m about to for my first run using my inhaler..... wish me luck! ,

Good luck, let us know how it goes

It was painful and frustrating but I managed 4 miles. It’s a start "

That is an excellent start

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By *ig1gaz1Man
over a year ago

bradford

Ive had asthma all my life, like many on here.

Just to note if you went out running in cold air you can damage your lungs.

If your powder is hitting the back of your throat you need an aero chamber to slow it down.

as it will not be doing what its design for.

Some can carry pleurisy without knowing it. however it can change your lungs.

chest infections, constant coughing when really you shouldnt get your lungs checked out

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By *rufinWoman
over a year ago

notts

I developed asthma after flu. Regular saunas massively helped reduce my asthma in general. Mine was triggered by cold air, rather than exercise, so no running outdoors in winter for me,but in warmer weather running was fine. You might find you are the same, with symptoms easing off in spring.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"I developed asthma after flu. Regular saunas massively helped reduce my asthma in general. Mine was triggered by cold air, rather than exercise, so no running outdoors in winter for me,but in warmer weather running was fine. You might find you are the same, with symptoms easing off in spring."

I have always found it harder to run in the winter months, definitely. Just never before to the extent of feeling like my chest is being crushed and wheezing to get my breath. So I guess it’s just getting worse. But I’m so stubborn and determined. I refuse to let my body dictate my limits to me!!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Cold air really screws my breathing up too when I'm running in winter. Do you ever notice when running in winter that your whole body can be hot and sweaty yet your stomach will still be ice cold? What's that all about? Bit random and probs just me.....

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By *aughtyforcouplesMan
over a year ago

exeter

Enviroment plays a large part of this, I lived in London for sereval years and cycled mostly for getting around. I have always been physically fit (boxing and martial arts) but was finding myself short of breath and difficulty breathing when blowing a bit, was diagnosed as asthma, I left london and live out in the sticks now, no problems now. So it could be where you live or working enviroment, take yourself off to the seaside for a couple of weeks and see how you go......

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