Signs and symptoms

Symptoms of exercise-induced asthma during or following exercise include the following[1, 3] :

Chest tightness or pain Cough, shortness of breath, wheezing Underperformance or poor

performance on the field of play Fatigue, prolonged recovery time Gastrointestinal discomfort

Diagnosis

The patient's physical examination is often unremarkable in the clinical setting but may have a higher yield on the field or after an exercise challenge.[6]

Examination should include the following areas: Skin: Note any signs of atopic disease Head, ears, eyes, nose, and throat: Note any evidence of

acute infection, chronic infection, or allergic/atopic disease Pharynx: Note any mucus, cobblestoning, and/or erythema Nose: Note presence of enlarged turbinates, erythema,

and/or congestion Sinuses: Note presence of tenderness Lungs: Note presence of rales, rhonchi, wheezes, and/or

prolonged expiratory phase Heart: Note presence of murmurs and/or an irregular rhythm

Best and Worst Exercises for Asthma

Swimming is one of the best exercises for asthma because it builds up the muscles you use for breathing. It also exposes your lungs to lots of warm, moist air, which is less likely to trigger asthma symptoms.

Yoga is another good exercise for asthma. A 2012 study published in theJournal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine found that yoga training over 10 weeks significantly improved quality of life scores for women with mild to moderate asthma . "A low intensity, beginner yoga class is a great way to start up your exercise program," says Taliercio.

Team sports that have some breaks in the action are usually fine, too. These can include:

Walking Biking Hiking Golf Gymnastics No activity has to be off-limits just because you have

asthma, but some sports are more likely to trigger asthma symptoms. These include cold weather sports, like cross-country skiing, and ice hockey, and endurance sports, like soccer or long-distance running.

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