Is Your Asthma Getting in the Way of Your New Year's Resolution?

Is Your Asthma Getting in the Way of Your New Year's Resolution?

                                 


                                     
                                          

When walking my dog early morning in January, I'm always struck by the increase in the number of people heading to the gym.  It seems like the streets are almost crowded with yoga and exercise gear. Where were these people a few short weeks ago?   It's no surprise to hear that exercising more is one of the top three resolutions that Americans make according to a YouGov 2017 survey

In January, most hit the ground running (literally!) but for some maintaining that new years resolution isn't just about will power.  What if you have the desire to exercise more, but get really sob cough and get winded easily when doing so.  Could asthma be getting in the way of you goal of exercising more?   

I'm always surprised when I hear patients tell me that they aren't good at exercise.  Exercise can make anyone short of breath, but for many it can trigger an asthma attack. 

Some quick screening questions tell me that they might be suffering from a form of asthma known as exercise induced asthma.  

What is exercise induced asthma? 

• A form of asthma where lungs become tight during asthma
• As many as 90% of people who have asthma have a form of exercise induced asthma
• For teenagers and young adults, exercise induced asthma is the most common cause of asthma symptoms. 

What are symptoms associated with exercise induced asthma?

Do you have cough, chest tightness or SOB associated only with exercise?

• Does going outside on a cold day trigger a cough?
• Are you sensitive to cold temperatures and dry air? 
• Does air pollutants (tobacco smoke car pollution, and air quality issues) trigger symptoms?

                                            

Do you suspect you have exercised induced asthma.  Are asthma symptoms getting in the way of your exercise goals for 2020?  

Please let us help.  

Need help managing your asthma?  Please visit click here to schedule an appointment. We will help you get to your next exercise goal.  Follow us at @gramercyallergy for allergy friendly tips!

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