Question 1

could i grow out of exercise-induced asthma?

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Tricky question: Many people "outgrow" their childhood asthma. This is really not the case but it can remain dormant lifelong. Exercise induced asthma may be caused by  outdoor pollution or allergens (pollen, etc) , cold air (skiing) or swimming (chlorine). Minimizing your "trigger(s)' may allow you to "outgrow" you type of asthma.
Good luck.

Question 2

could one grow out of exercise-induced asthma?

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Yes.: Persons whose asthma began before puberty can often grow out of it, especially with appropriate treatment, though this is by no means guaranteed.

Question 3

do i have the symptoms of exercise-induced asthma if sob?

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SOB: You might. Are you fat? Are you out of shape, is the air polluted? Are you allergic? Other factors have to be considered but exercise asthma occurrs after exercise and is associated with true asthma symptoms of wheezing and rather severe shortness of breath usually.

Question 4

symptoms of exercise induced asthma are like being out of shape?

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Exercise asthma: They both can cause you to be out of breath but exercise asthma is associated with true asthma, which causes more severe shortness of breath as well as wheezing.

Question 5

what are the symptoms of exercise-induced asthma in kids?

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Asthma: Wheezing on end-expiration--at the end of breathing out. There may be weakness or pallor also.

Question 6

is it possible for me to have exercise induced asthma?

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Yes, it's possible.: If you cough or wheeze when running or have chest tightness would be evaluated by your physician.

Question 7

anyone taken cromolyn for exercise induced asthma?

Accepted Answer

Sure.: Cromolyn serves to prevent asthma attacks and is a very safe but not the most effecive medication for this indication. If your exercise-induced asthma is mild and infrequent, cromolyn may be your best bet.

Question 8

is it possible for only running to cause exercise induced asthma?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Exercise induced asthma can vary from patient to patient. With individuals patients, one can sometimes see the patient tolerate some forms of exercise and not tolerate other exercises.

Question 9

can primatene work good for exercise induced asthma or in general?

Accepted Answer

Of all the...: ...Bronchodilators, Epinephrine (active ingredient in primatene) is shortest-acting, and with the most side effects. I would recommend alternative medications for all types of asthma.

Question 10

my 5 year old son is having exercise induced asthma.how handle it?

Accepted Answer

Pre exercise med: cromyln inhaler prior to exercise is usually suggested but usually just using his regular inhaler will work fine.  It is importnt that he be as active as his playmates.

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