It can be scary exercising when you have Asthma, especially if you think you can’t possibly do it safely or the correct way. There are many things you can do to minimize the chances of an Asthma attack while taking small steps to get yourself into better condition physically.

First of all, understand that Asthma is a chronic lung disease characterized by coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath and chest tightness. Attacks can be worsened by lots of things including dust, smoke, allergen exposure or physical exertion.

Contrary to what many believe, with the proper education and precautions, exercise can be a regular and enjoyable part of your life. One critical piece of advice is to always, always keep a rescue medication inhaler close by. If you are playing a sport like soccer, basketball or football, make sure your coach has an inhaler in the medical tackle kit for easy access, and keep one with a parent or guardian who is also where you are as a backup measure. Just in case. Read the rest of this entry »