There is a way that is both simple and effectives, called a “pretreatment”. This is prescribed by the doctor and represents a substance administered by means of an inhaler just before the exercise, it allows these people to do what they enjoy so much and eliminates the symptoms before, during and after sportive activates.
Such pre-treatments are:
* - Xapenex
* - Proventil, proventil HFA, ventolim
* - Maxair
The use of one of these drugs 15 minutes before sportive activities relaxes the airways, so that no attack occurs.
Doctors may also consider appropriate Tilade (nedocrounil sodium) or Intal (cromolyn sodium ) as pre-treatments. The decision is both yours and his.
The doctor should also be asked also what the correct way to take a pre-treatment is. It is very important to know, because a proper method will provide you the complete dosage and benefits. Space devices attached to MDIs seem to be he best solution.
In case of more frequent or serious symptoms, the doctor should be informed, that may increase the doses or change the drug, so that your asthma is dealt with properly.
Ways to monitor exercise induced asthma.
In case you make a physical effort, such as exercise, it is necessary for you to be alert of the asthma symptoms. To detect them properly, a peak flow meter may be the best choice: a portable hand – device, which allows you to be permanently aware of the breathing speed. In case of asthma episodes, the peak flow member decrees significantly by comparison to your personal best. The doctor may also give you a written plan that will provide you the necessary information in case of asthma attacks due to your exercise.
This device may also represent an important factor of decision regarding sports or other soliciting exercise. Teachers, coaches and employers should be informed that you have asthma and that physical efforts may cause you an episode. Because most of these people don't know how to react in such situation, they may forbid physical efforts to the sick person or fore him or her to exercise beyond his/her limit. Peak flow meters are necessary particularly for this kind of situations.
By: Ruben Knisely -