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Exercise and the asthmatic.

A Bundgaard

    Sports Medicine (Auckland, N.Z.)
    |July 1, 1985
    PubMed
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    Asthma does not prevent physical exercise, and asthmatics can benefit from training. Exercise-induced asthma is manageable with inhaled beta 2-agonists, allowing asthmatics to exercise safely and effectively.

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    Area of Science:

    • Exercise science
    • Pulmonology
    • Allergy and immunology

    Background:

    • Physical exercise is often perceived as hazardous for individuals with asthma.
    • Previous beliefs suggested certain exercises like running were more likely to trigger asthma than swimming.
    • The impact of environmental factors like cold air on exercise-induced asthma is noted.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To clarify the safety and benefits of physical exercise for asthmatics.
    • To investigate the efficacy of various treatments for exercise-induced asthma.
    • To determine factors influencing exercise-induced asthma.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of existing literature on exercise and asthma.
    • Comparison of exercise-induced asthma triggers and severity across different activities.

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  • Evaluation of pharmacological interventions for exercise-induced asthma.

    • Main Results:

    • Physical exercise is generally not hazardous for asthmatics and can be beneficial.
    • Exercise-induced asthma is comparable between running and swimming at identical ventilation rates.
    • Inhaled beta 2-agonists are effective for both pretreatment and reversal of exercise-induced asthma attacks.
    • Inhaled sodium cromoglycate and long-term inhaled steroids can also diminish exercise-induced asthma.
    • Low humidity and cold air can exacerbate exercise-induced asthma.
    • Asthmatics can maintain exercise levels comparable to non-asthmatics with proper management.

    Conclusions:

    • Almost all asthmatics experience exercise-induced asthma, but it is manageable.
    • Physical training can be beneficial for asthmatics, with few exceptions.
    • Inhaled beta 2-agonists are the preferred treatment and preventative measure for exercise-induced asthma.