About Allergies: Exercise-Induced Asthma

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Allergies Allergies Symptoms / Diagnosis Treatment Coping From Daniel More, MD, your Guide to Allergies Most people experience shortness of breath with exercise, but how much shortness of breath is normal, and when does it become abnormal? When the shortness of breath lasts for many minutes after exercise has stopped, or is associated with wheezing, coughing or chest tightness, it could be due to exercise-induced asthma. Most asthmatics have worsening symptoms during exercise, but some people only have asthma symptoms when they exercise - not when they're sick or when their allergies are flaring up. Could you or your child have exercise-induced asthma? Exercise-Induced Asthma Most asthmatics have increased asthma symptoms with exercise. However, only a small percentage of people, however, have true exercise-induced asthma (which is known medically as exercise-induced bronchoconstriction). The strictest definition of exercise-induced asthma is asthma that is only worsened by exercise and not other triggers. The way that exercise causes worsening of asthma symptoms is similar for exercise induced asthma as it is with other forms of asthma worsened by exercise. Asthma Basics Asthma is a chronic lung disease, which cannot be cured, yet can be well-controlled with close follow-up with a physician and appropriate medical therapies. In people with asthma, lung airways become inflamed, leading to narrowing of the airways. The muscles around the airways become more sensitive, and can react to allergens and irritants. Asthma can be a life-threatening disease, and there are typically a few thousand deaths in the United States every year as a result of this disease. 8 Things Every Asthmatic Should Do Find out about the 8 things that every asthmatic should do. Nose and Eye Allergies The most common forms of allergies, hay fever and sinus problems, is discussed along with complete discussion of nasal polyps, fungal sinusitis and forms of non-allergic rhinitis. Various causes of allergic eye diseases are also discussed. Allergies Ads Asthma Symptoms Constant Cough COPD Symptoms Persistent Cough Pneumonia Treatment Featured Articles Skin Allergies Asthma and Lung Allergies Common Allergy Issues in Children Food Allergies Allergies in Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Drug and Latex Allergies   More from About.com Plan a Unique Vegas Wedding The minister, music and champagne are just the beginning -- why not get married aboard a helicopter or have a pirate swing in to deliver your rings? Arrrr! More> Join About.com's User Panel! Share your opinions and help us make About.com more relevant, informative and enjoyable to use. More> This newsletter is written by: Daniel More, MD Allergies Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Allergies newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   Must Reads What are Allergies? Symptoms of Allergies Diagnosis of Allergies Treatment of Allergies Preventing Allergies Advertisement