Spring is finally here, bringing with it warmer weather, longer days and an influx of seasonal allergy symptoms. According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, 50 percent of the 20 million asthma sufferers throughout the United States have allergic asthma, making it the most common form of this chronic respiratory disease.
"Many of the symptoms of allergic and non-allergic asthma are the same—coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath or rapid breathing and chest tightness," explains The The Hamilton Spectator, a Canadian news outlet. "But allergic asthma is triggered by inhaled allergens such as dust mites, pet dander, pollen or mold."
The source reports that many people who suffer from allergic asthma mistakenly believe that they should avoid exercise, as strenuous physical activity can trigger an attack. However, the news outlet notes that there are steps people can take to ensure that they don't experience symptoms during their workout. These include the following:
- Getting a baseline of your breathing – Your doctor can help you better understand this baseline so that you can note any changes you encounter while you exercise.
- Warming up the lungs – Similar to how you warm up your body before a workout, you should also warm up your lungs. You can do this by spending 10 minutes or so taking slow, deep breaths in through your nose and out through your mouth.
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