Asthma symptoms brought on by exercise
Ayesha started noticing that her asthma symptoms getting worse when she exercises, especially in cold weather. When it became severe, she consulted with a homeopath who diagnosed it as exercise-induced asthma. With homeopathic medicine, she could continue exercising. Read on to know more.
Exercise-induced asthma is the narrowing of your airways in the lungs triggered by strenuous exercise. The medical term for this condition is exercise-induced bronchoconstriction (EIB). So when does it happen? EIB happens when asthma symptomsarise during or after exercise.
How does it represent?
Coughing is one of the most common symptoms of EIB. Other symptoms are as follows.
- Wheezing
- Tightening of the chest
- Shortness of breath
- Decreased endurance in exercise and activity
- A sore throat
Normally, EIB symptoms do not begin at the start of exercise or other strenuous activity. They tend to start at some point during the activity, and then worsen 10-15 minutes after a person finishes. Anyone can experience coughing, shortness of breath and wheezing, during or after exercise. If you’ve asthma, these issues tend to be more severe.
What are the risk factors?
Definite factors can make asthma symptoms more likely to arise during exercise. Some of them are listed below.
- A high pollen count
- Air pollutants in gyms
- Breathing heavily through the mouth
- Chlorine fumes
- Cold, dry air
- Having an upper respiratory infection
- Pollution or smoke in the air
The dryness of the air is more probable to activate EIB than the temperature. Quickly breathing in dry air can dehydrate your airways, causing them to narrow, and this restricts airflow in your body. Nevertheless, if you run outdoors in the winter, then you do have a high risk of developing EIB. Certain sports are more likely to trigger asthma symptoms and these include activities that require very deep breathing like running.
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What are its complications?
When exercise triggers asthma symptoms, you might avoid it and be unable to find the health benefits that exercise can bring and miss out on otherwise enjoyable activities. If you have severe asthma or asthma that is not managed effectively, then EIB can result in serious and even life-threatening complications including difficulty breathing.
How can you treat it?
The first step toward managing EIB is to book an appointment with your homeopath and develop a customized treatment plan. Homeopathy treats your asthma according to the particulars of your condition. This is because no two asthmatic individuals have the same symptoms. Homeopathy treats asthma upon the appearance of your symptoms. Along with this, homeopathy treats based upon what improves or aggravates the condition in relation to time, posture, movement and rest.
Asthma treatment at Dr Batra’s® focuses on bringing down the intensity, frequency and duration of attacks. This increases the disease-free period and minimizes the use of chemical drugs. It has also been observed that homeopathic medicines have reduced the need for hospitalization.
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How can you prevent it?
Besides taking homeopathic asthma treatment, what all one should keep in mind to exercise with asthma? Well, you should know that you can often prevent or reduce the severity of asthma symptoms that occur during or after exercise. You can follow the mentioned below prevention tips in order to reduce symptoms.
- Avoid exercising with a viral infection
- Select forms of exercise that are less likely to trigger symptoms
- Wear a scarf over your nose and mouth when exercising outdoors
- Warm-up before you exercise
- Cool down fully after exercise
Conclusion
It is highly recommended to visit your nearby homeopathy clinic as soon as you notice symptoms. For any queries related to EIB and other health issues, consult the expert homeopaths at Dr Batra’s® on 9033001642.
