Breathefree - 5 Things To Know About Exercise-Induced Asthma

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• 5 Things To Know About Exercise-Induced Asthma
• Everyone experiences shortness of breath during
  exercise. However, some people experience asthma
  symptoms majorly during or after exercise. The
  airflow obstruction caused due to exercise is
  known as exercise-induced bronchoconstriction
  (EIB) or exercise-induced asthma. This breathing
  problem does not mean that people with asthma
  should avoid exercise altogether. A majority of
  people with asthma continue to remain active
  after asthma treatment with medicines and other
  preventive measures. Below are five crucial
  things about exercise-induced asthma to help
  people enjoy the benefits of exercise without
  experiencing asthma symptoms.
• What Causes Exercise-Induced Asthma?
• Exercise causes narrowing of the airways, known
  as bronchoconstriction. During exercise, our body
  demands more oxygen. Hence we tend to breathe
  faster and deeper. As we breathe deeper through
  our mouths, the air we inhale is drier and
  cooler from what we breathe through our noses.
  The air that reaches our lungs is not warm and
  humid, which is common when we breathe through
  the nose.
• Increased inhalation of dry and cold air causes
  the airways to become narrow, thus blocking the
  flow of air, and making it hard to breathe. This
  condition is called bronchoconstriction. Exposure
  to cold, dry air is the main cause of
  exercise-induced asthma. Other asthma causes can
  be listed as follows
• Exposure to pollution
• High pollen count
• High levels of smoke, strong fumes, and other
  irritants in the air
• Chlorine from swimming pools
• Endurance sports such as long-distance running,
  cycling, swimming or football, basketball
• A recent episode of cold
• What Are the Symptoms of Exercise-Induced Asthma?
• Exercise-induced bronchoconstriction (EIB)
  symptoms commonly don't occur immediately at the
  start of the exercise. People with EIB begin to
  experience discomfort during exercise, which
  aggravates 5 to 10 minutes after exercise.
  Asthma symptoms are often resolved in 20 to 30
  minutes. Following are the most common symptoms
  of exercise-induced asthma
• Coughing
• Wheezing
• Chest tightness or pain
• Breathelessness
• Extreme fatigue during exercise.
• Poor athletic performance