Asthma can be seen as a chronic lung disease that inflames and cause narrowing and swelling of the airways in the lungs, along with the extra production of mucus this can cause difficulty breathing.
There are many different types of asthma that can be found:
• Adult-onset Asthma
• Allergic asthma
• Asthma-COPD Overlap
• Exercise-induced Bronchoconstriction
• Nonallergic asthma
• Occupational Asthma
Many people believe that a person suffering from Asthma cannot exercise and that is completely untrue in most cases. Some cases are more serious but with most cases exercise can help an Asthma suffer enjoy a more active and fulfilled lifestyle. With all cases of asthma, getting your doctors thumbs up will be required. Taking your medication as prescribes, carrying your pump with you at all times, avoiding triggers and monitoring how you are feeling, your symptoms and lung function are all ways in which will assist in you exercising safely.
Exercise that involves short, intermittent periods of exertion are generally recommended for people who suffer from Asthma, the rest between sets can assist in the person getting their breath back. If after rest you still suffer with the following symptoms we may need to visit your doctor.
• Shortness of breath
• Feeling of a tight chest
• Dry or persistent coughing
• Chest wheezing
Exercise is an important part of a healthy lifestyle, even with asthma. Exercise has been show to improve heart and lung function and enhance quality of life. Biokineticists are there to help you exercise safely and monitor your condition while you are exercising. Based on our assessment we can assess and give you an individualised program to assist in your exercising goals.
