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If physical fitness is the main trigger of you inability to breathe, you may have exercise induced asthma.
This does not mean that a sufferer can't engage in physical fitness. People with exercise induced asthma can compete in the highest level of sports with proper treatment.
The symptoms of exercise induced asthma are shortness of breath, coughing, and wheezing associates with fitness.
Some people see symptoms when they start any activity but most people have the signs after they are finished with their workout.
The key to treating exercise induced asthma is pre-treatment. By taking medication before physical activity, you can stop the airway from narrowing. Medication can last anywhere from 4 to 10 hours depending on the type you are taking and the severity of your condition.
Exercising in cold, dry air is more likely to trigger this illness. Keep air warm and moist by breathing through the nose and/or wearing a scarf.
Swimming is a wonderful choice for people who suffer with this illness because of the warm, humid environment. Sports that involve bursts of activity (football, baseball etc.) are less likely to trigger symptoms than those that demand continuous action (soccer, basketball, etc.).
A proper warm-up and cool-down can help prevent the abrupt changes that can trigger symptoms. It is also important to respect your body, pushing yourself to far can also cause discomfort.
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