Is exercise-induced asthma dangerous?
My younger brother, sometimes after playing cricket, starts coughing a lot and feels breathless. The doctor said he might have exercise-induced asthma. I'm worried, is this condition dangerous for him?
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5 months ago
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Beta, anything that blocks your breathing can become serious if ignored. When my son had this, we used to give him warm ginger tea before his evening runs, which helped calm the airways. But please don't take risks, keep an inhaler handy and show a proper doctor.
5 months ago
Honestly, I used to choke up completely during football matches last year and it was terrifying. I got it checked and my doc gave me a preventer inhaler to use 15 minutes before playing. Now I can run easily without any chest tightness, so just get the right medication and you will be fine.
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5 months ago
Bro, my lungs start protesting even if I just walk fast to catch the metro, let alone proper exercise. Jokes aside, struggling to breathe is no joke and super scary at night. Better get it checked by a doc so you can actually sleep peacefully without worrying.
5 months ago
Please do not try home remedies or random tips you read online for asthma issues. If your lungs are struggling during a workout, it can turn into a serious medical emergency very fast. Go to a pulmonologist and get a proper lung function test done.
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5 months ago
My 12-year-old daughter has this and she used to get breathless during sports day. We met her pediatrician who explained how to warm up slowly before running. It is totally manageable, just make sure they always have their blue inhaler in their school bag.