Kids with EIB should be able to take part in activities; they just may need medication before an activity. Olympic Committee. Request a list of approved and prohibited medications from the Committee hotline at It is important to consult with your health care provider before beginning any exercise program.
Pace yourself. With effective management, people with EIB can perform and excel in a variety of sports. Many Olympic athletes and professional athletes with EIB excel in their sports. Neeta Ogden, Rashad Jennings and a team of kids with asthma share the steps you can take to manage your asthma before, during and after exercise:.
There are three types of medicines to prevent or treat the symptoms of EIB. Your health care provider can help you find the best treatment program for you based on your asthma history and the type of activity. If you have frequent symptoms with usual activity or exercise, talk to your doctor. An increase in your long-term control medications may help. Long-term control medicines, such as inhaled steroids, can help EIB. Remember, you should be able to take part in activities, sports and exercise without experiencing symptoms!
For the most part, kids with exercise-induced asthma can do anything their peers can do. But be sure to follow the suggestions given by your child's doctor.
It's also best not to exercise outside during very cold weather. If your child plays outside when it's cold, wearing a ski mask or a scarf over the mouth and nose should help. If air pollution or pollen are triggers, your child may want to exercise indoors when air quality is poor or pollen counts are high. And kids shouldn't exercise when they have a cold or other upper respiratory infection. Kids should always have access to their quick-relief medicine.
Keep extras on hand and be sure to check all supplies so your child isn't carrying an empty inhaler. Larger text size Large text size Regular text size. What Is Exercise-Induced Asthma? Someone with EIA may: get winded or tired easily during or after exercise cough after coming inside from being active outdoors not be able to run for more than a few minutes without stopping Kids with EIA often begin having symptoms 5—10 minutes after starting to exercise though some kids only get them after they stop being active.
What Causes EIA? These activities usually are OK for people with EIA: easy walking, jogging, or hiking golf baseball football gymnastics shorter track and field events Endurance sports long-distance running, cycling, etc. Tips for Kids With Exercise-Induced Asthma For the most part, kids with exercise-induced asthma can do anything their peers can do.
Here are some tips for kids and teens: If symptoms start, don't exercise until they stop. Warm up before exercise to prevent chest tightening. Warm-up exercises can include 5—10 minutes of walking or any other light activity, plus stretching or flexibility exercises.
Take quick-relief medicine as close to the start of exercise as possible. The cold and dry air can cause the muscles around the airway to tighten, increasing the chance of experiencing an asthma flare-up.
Shortness of breath during or after physical activity is common. However, if physical activity causes symptoms with no relief after rest, you may have exercise-induced asthma. If you experience asthma symptoms during physical activity or exercise, consult your doctor for further advice. This page has been produced in consultation with and approved by:. Engaging in an individual physical activity to benefit only yourself, away from family or community, may be seen as inappropriate or selfish.
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