Monday, February 13, 2012

Breathing trouble getting in the way with my running?

I recently contracted Reactive Airways Disease and have been forced to stop running outdoors. I'm wondering if there's any way I can get around the breathing difficulties I face when running. If indoors on a treadmill, my breathing is fine, and I doubt pollen or other allergens have anything to do with this as I live and run in the city. Would taking my inhaler before and after runs help? Or is there an easier/better way of going about this?

Breathing trouble getting in the way with my running?
Using your inhaler approx. 20 minutes before you run will help. If you have been diagnosed with the RAD (reactive airway disease), the inhaler will help calm the bronchial tissues/muscles and prevent or lessen the spasms in the bronchial tubes. Many things can trigger your RAD, figuring out what the source of the problem is will help determine the best treatment for you. If it is an allergy, figure out which allergy/allergies you have. then treat it. Also, try wearing a maks over your mouth and nose. This will help prevent the allergens from entering your airway.

Hope this helps
Reply:I too have problems when running /cycling but my problem is from Sarcoidosis which has caused me restriction in my lung capacity.



I don't know anything about your disease, so I can't tell you whether its terminal or it will eventually go away, Anything with a steroid content will tend to help but its not a permenant solution



I too can use a treadmill without any trouble but I've kind of come to accept that when outdoors I don't have the lung capacity that I once had, its a difficult one but maybe its a case of getting your mind round the idea that you can't do what you used to, but be glad that you can do it at all.
Reply:If you have the issue with running OUTSIDE, but not indoor, then it definitely sounds like allergies. Smog and exhaust can cause allergic reactions just like pollen. Try taking OTC allergy meds for a few days, then try running outside again. If you notice a difference (less of a breathing problem), then you should see an allergist.
Reply:Open your mouth when you're running. Not just use your nose to breath, use your mouth, too.
Reply:get an inhaler
Reply:The inhaler is a good option before you run. And it's sounds that it might be the exhuast from vehicles. be sure to drink plenty of water too.


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