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What's the best time for a person with asthma to exercise?

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Answered Jan 04, 2021

There is an ideology that asthmatic patients cannot exercise, that is not true; exercise has a lot of benefits. It helps one to build muscles, keep fit, and lose weight. Exercising is good for asthmatic patients as it helps to build necessary muscles, and it helps increase their tolerance rate.

There are types of exercises that are believed to be safe for asthmatic patients, which include swimming, biking, walking fast, and so much more. However, intense exercises might not be a good idea for an asthmatic patient.

When exercising, we breathe through our mouth in order to get enough air; it is not advisable for the asthmatic patient to breathe through their mouth as they are always advised to breathe through their nose, so their nostrils can filter the air before it gets to their lungs.

In the midst of trying to keep fit and look good, the inhaler is a necessity as it comes in handy when the patient is finding it difficult to breathe.

Asthma patients can exercise anytime they want to. Before taking any step to do any exercise, make sure you visit the doctor.

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Answered Jan 03, 2021

For people with asthma, it does not matter what time of day they exercise in. What matters is the conditions they try to work out in. It is preferred that a person with asthma work out indoors because this will eliminate the chance of a person coming across allergens and possibly having an asthma attack.

If they are not able to work out indoors or prefer to workout outdoors, there are things that a person should consider. One of those things is to ensure they work out in conditions that are warm and where the air is moist. They should also bring their inhaler with them in case an allergen causes them to have an attack.

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Answered Jan 03, 2021

Many people seem to think that people with asthma are unable to exercise. However, that is far from true. People with asthma can still exercise, but they must be careful in the conditions they choose to work out in. As far as the best time to exercise, experts do not give any preference to the time.

However, it is recommended that people with asthma exercise inside, to stay away from any outdoor allergens that may trigger an attack. If they choose to exercise outside, they should do so in good weather conditions that are warm and when the air is moist.

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Answered Dec 23, 2020

Negative symptoms of asthma induced issues include coughing, tightness in the chest, Wheezing, Unusual fatigue while exercising, or feeling short of breath. Other factors that can affect the degree of symptoms with exercise are pollen or pollutants in the air and upper respiratory infections. When you have asthma, the benefits of exercising include strengthening your breathing muscles, boosting your immune system, and maintaining healthy body weight.

All these benefits can improve asthma in the long run. You need to always keep your blue rescue inhaler with you when you exercise. Use your rescue inhaler 15 minutes before starting any movement. If you are feeling shortness of breath while exercising, take a few puffs to obtain relief, which will most likely take around 10 to 15 minutes.

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Answered Dec 22, 2020

One of the biggest misconceptions of people with asthma is they think that they cannot exercise anymore. They can still exercise. In fact, exercising will allow them to build a certain type of tolerance for doing tasks so that they will not be out of breath all the time. This would depend on how severe their asthma is though.

There are some types of exercises that are easier to do for those who are suffering from asthma such as swimming and even recreational biking. Those who have asthma can always seek the guidance and assistance of other people for help. People with asthma can exercise at any time as long as they feel well enough.

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Answered Dec 18, 2020

Asthma can be exacerbated by air quality, temperature, fresh cut grass, and exercise, which can trigger an asthma attack. It would be most admirable if you did not abstain from exercise because it will help strengthen your breathing muscles and boost your immune system.

As long as your asthma is controlled and you take your rescue inhaler with you, you are good to go. Before you begin, do some good stretches for about ten minutes, and when you are done, make sure you cool down.

If the weather conditions are cold and dry or hot and muggy, it is not acceptable to exercise. The air should be warm and moist for the best outcome, and there is no time of day that is better than another as long as the weather is good, and your asthma will not be aggravated.

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Answered Dec 18, 2020

People with asthma must be careful when they exercise not to exacerbate any symptoms they may be having. Those who have asthma may be extra hypersensitive to extremes in temperature, dry air, allergens, and pollution. Many people who exercise tend to breathe heavily through their mouth, while people with asthma need to be more careful, as breathing through their nose is recommended to them.

Breathing through the nose provides moisture and warmth and filters the air before it is entering the lungs. People who have asthma should also be careful not to over-exert themselves, which can often trigger asthma symptoms.

Exercising outdoors should also be avoided because of the pollution in the air. Exercising should also be avoided if the individual is sick. While exercising can be a healthy part of asthma treatment, it should be done meticulously and mindfully.

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