Does anyone have a hard time exercising because of asthma? (treadmill, working out)

[Hapa1]

Lately my asthma has gotten really bad (even with medication), but I want to stay in shape and be healthy, and look good.

Do other asthmatics have advice on how to deal with wheezing, coughing, and inability to breathe while working out?

[CarrieStone2]

Hi Hapa! I am also asthmatic. How intense is your inability to breathe while working out? What kind of working out are you doing? I can walk/run 5km daily without having a difficultly in breathing. My usual triggers are dusts and pollution.

[Hapa1]

Originally Posted by CarrieStone2

Hi Hapa! I am also asthmatic. How intense is your inability to breathe while working out? What kind of working out are you doing? I can walk/run 5km daily without having a difficultly in breathing. My usual triggers are dusts and pollution.

I run 4 miles almost everyday (usually) on the treadmill, but I always have to stop and use my inhaler halfway through. I have moderate to severe asthma depending on the day, and I have the same triggers as you: dust, pollution, smoke, but also some plants, and even being near dogs and cats causes my airways to tighten.

I'm hoping that my doctor can put me on a stronger medication so I can breathe normally when working out, because running is not fun when you have to struggle to breathe!