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"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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"Severe asthma here " Have you always had it or developed it as an adult? | |||
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"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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"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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"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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"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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"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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"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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"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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"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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"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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"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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"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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"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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"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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"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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"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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"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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"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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"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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"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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"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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"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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"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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"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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"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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"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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"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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"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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"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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"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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"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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"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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"So... I’m about to for my first run using my inhaler..... wish me luck! " , Good luck, let us know how it goes | |||
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"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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"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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"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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"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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