is it okay for people with asthma to exercise?

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Answer 1

Yes, with proper...: ...Care, people who exercise often see an improvement in their asthma symptoms in the long run.

Answer 2

Yes: Check with your doc first before starting any new exercise program. You may need to use an inhaler pre- and/or post-exercise, especially if you have exercise-induced asthma. Your asthma regimen should be optimized before embarking on any new exercise regimen. All in all, however, exercise is good for asthmatics and your doctor will help you optimize your regimen so exercise is possible.

Answer 3

Yes: Exercising is seldom bad for the lungs - it can optimize oxygen and carbon dioxide exchange across the lungs, which can help people with asthma in the long run. However, some people have exercise induced asthma and would need to pre-treat thenselves with albuterol prior to exercise to prevent exacerbations of such.

Answer 4

Yes: You should keep active throughout your pregnancy. Just about everyone can exercise during pregnancy. Yoga and walking are good for those who are not used to exercise. You can continue almost any exercise during pregnancy. If you have medical or pregnancy complications, you should ask your doctor before exercising.

Answer 5

Yes: Provided you were exercising before the pregnancy then it's ok. Drink lots of water and congratulations!

Answer 6

Yes : It is recommended to avoid high impact and super strenuous exercise. But there are many benefits to you and your baby from exercise during pregnancy. Enjoy.

Answer 7

Yes, please do!: Exercise in pregnancy has been shown to decease the amount of pain women describe in labor, as well, a study reported that exercise shortened labor. Exercise decreases risk for developing gestational diabetes, hypertension and pre-eclampsia. As others have said, stay hydrated! but old adage about not getting heart rate elevated has been found false. So exercise away!

Answer 8

Yes: So long as you do not have any medical or obstetrical problems that preclude physical activity, you can and should exercise during pregnancy. Pregnant women who are physically active throughout the pregnancy do very well with labor, delivery, etc. Walking, pregnancy yoga, pregnancy pilates, swimming, the elliptical machine are all great options.

Answer 9

Discuss...: This with your ob. They will be able to guide you through your pregnancy and give you specifics on do's and don'ts. Best of luck!

Answer 10

Pregnancy: Yes you can and studies have shown this will help with your delivery. Always talk to your on doctor about your exercise program.

Answer 11

Please ask your OB: As your OB knows you, but assuming you are having no problems that is fine and healthy, pregnancy is not the time to add a new exercise , but continue what you have been doing and as u get farther will need to modify that, if you would develop some type of complication, hopefully not, like premature labor or incompetent cervix to name 2 then no exercise.

Answer 12

Depends: Maybe your dose needs adjusting or maybe you need another adjunct medicine. See you doctor to discuss your options.

Answer 13

Not sure: Your question is not very clear. Craving for what? Food exercise, etc? Usually cravings are caused by repeated use of a substance, i.E caffeine, chocolate, etc; your body gets used to this; the best thing is to wean yourself off. You can go cold turkey or slow wean. Drink water because most things are dehydrating, chart to see triggers: menstrual cycle, moods, weather etc to prepare yourself.

Answer 14

Cough, wheeze: The 2 most common symptoms are cough and wheezes. These mean he/she may have reactive airways disease (asthma).

Answer 15

Cough/wheeze: We all have airways that have a protective apparatus that reacts to keep noxious gas or debris from filling the sensitive air blebs in our lung. When this works correctly, as soon as the triggering event is gone, the "gate keeper" opens it and normal breathing ensues. RAD is a condition where the gate tends to remain closed, producing wheezing or cough. Meds work to reduce the keep airways open.

Answer 16

Depends: It may but asthma can reoccur even after being symptom free for along periods of time. Even though you may not need you medicines at present, i would keep your rescue meds available for any unexpected emergency.

Answer 17

Hopefully: Not sure why you were taken off meds if your symptoms seem to persist. However, it is not uncommon for asthmatics to reduce and ultimately be drug free. If you are able to avoid your "triggers" there is a good chance to improve and stay off meds.If your symptoms persist, ask about keeping a rescue inhaler as a precaution. Good Luck

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