Winter Exercise Tips for Asthmatics

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Exercise is a common trigger for asthma and may cause symptoms in    80-90% of asthmatics. Cold dry winter air can also make breathing difficult for asthmatics, which may result in shortness of breath, wheezing, cough or chest tightness. The symptoms can occur during, just after or several hours after exercise, said Padma Shri & Dr. B.C. Roy National Awardee, Dr. KK Aggarwal, President, Heart Care Foundation of India.

Heart Care Foundation of India released few exercise tips for asthmatics during the winter season.

·        Get your asthma fully controlled during winter

·        Cooling and drying of the bronchial airways can trigger an asthma attack.

·        Avoid strenuous exercise in cold dry air.

·        Avoid winter sports, such as skiing, snowboarding, or ice skating.

·        Use the bronchodilator inhalers, 20 minutes prior to exercise.

·        Keep the inhalers warm in order to avoid a cold aerosol spray.

·        “Warm-up” and “cool-down” after strenuous exercise.

·         When exercising in cold air, wear a scarf or facemask over the nose and mouth to warm the air one is breathing.

·        Drink plenty of liquids before and after exercise to prevent drying of the airways.

·        Exercise indoors when outdoor temperatures drop.

·        Exercise during times of the day when your breathing is at its best. If you tend to wake up not being able to breathe, then a pre-work run may not be the best idea for you.

·        Always keep water nearby to stay hydrated. It’s also good to sip in case you start to wheeze or feel a tickle in your throat.

·        Many people who suffer from asthma experience runny noses when exercising, so be sure to keep tissues on hand.

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