Training with Asthma

sonny73

As a result of hay fever I have developed asthma according to my Dr; sore and aching chest (which can get a bit stitch like when exercising). He said if I got it again when walking or riding (it's about as bad for each at the mo) then and inhaler would be the plan and it's continued so off to see him tmrw.

Just therefore wondered how any other asthma sufferers (hay fever related or not) get on with it and riding?

acidstrato

i suffer real bad with both, have done since I was a tot

i take my med religiously throughout the summer and other than a snotty nose once in a while when riding I survive no problem! meds include brown inhaler, blue inhaler, cetrizine tablet, eye drops and nasel spray! always use my inhaler before a venture out too

simon johnson

Hmmm....

Since getting what was diagnosed as a chest infection a couple of years ago, I more often than not find my chest and breathing painful after a hard ride, which leaves me with a minor cough and rattling chest for a few days post ride. And like you Sonny, this can be a bit stitch-like whilst riding. I don't have hayfever though...

I should probably go and talk to the Doc again; does this sound like Asthma? The Doc did suggest it last time.

Anonymous

My name is NapD and I'm an asthmatic.



Came about through hayfever when I was about 12...

ScottieP

Yep, I have asthma too - since I was about 8 (a long time ago now). The last few years it's been very mild ... but it's come back thanks to the hayfever this year - I've just been to the doctors today to get my first brown inhaler for about 5 years if not more. Normally I ride with a blue inhaler just in case - but I've been needing it on my rides recently. Once I've had a puff or two I'm fine.

I'm a relatively new cyclist - but as long as I have access to at least a blue inhaler - I'm fine for training/riding. For me it's normally at its worst in the depths of winter - this time of year is usually fine.

volké

NapoleonD wrote:

My name is NapD and I'm an asthmatic.



Came about through hayfever when I was about 12...

My name is Jan Ullrich and I'm an asthmatic.

sonny73

simon johnson wrote:

. I should probably go and talk to the Doc again; does this sound like Asthma? The Doc did suggest it last time.

Might be worth getting it checked out for sure, I have just had hay fever related asthma confirmed and the inhaler is on the way.

So those of you that do suffer with it, are you able to ride hard still and do long climbs etc? As my Dr was very negative about riding hard when I am using the inhaler.

ScottieP

Sonny73 wrote:

So those of you that do suffer with it, are you able to ride hard still and do long climbs etc? As my Dr was very negative about riding hard when I am using the inhaler.

For me, once my inhaler has done it's job of freeing up my breathing - I can ride as hard as my puny little legs will manage For me, even though I'm an asthmatic, it's always my legs that struggle with the pace more than my lungs - hope that helps.

sonny73

ScottieP wrote:

Sonny73 wrote:

So those of you that do suffer with it, are you able to ride hard still and do long climbs etc? As my Dr was very negative about riding hard when I am using the inhaler.

For me, once my inhaler has done it's job of freeing up my breathing - I can ride as hard as my puny little legs will manage For me, even though I'm an asthmatic, it's always my legs that struggle with the pace more than my lungs - hope that helps.

That's good the hear, well if you ever do see a chap inhaler in hand struggling on the roads of Kent it may be me (obviously hopefully not though)

Paul E

I'm asthmatic too, After a very very nasty chest infection which put me in hospital it developed.

I am now on after going round the houses on seretide (purple inhaler) which has a long acting dialator like the short acting one in the ventolin inhalers and a strong steriod, it's the only one that keeps me 99% symptom free, I do use my blue one 5 mins before setting off as it does help if its very hot or cold as both tend to make me wheezey and tight chested.

I still find my lungs give up before my legs but I am working on that, it's the first 3 months of still having it's effect where i had one chest infection after another but very much on the up now.

Brass

I'm also asthmatic, although mine tends to be brought one by humid conditions such as thunderstorms etc rather than exercise.

I use a brown steroid (Flixotide) inhaler twice a day and am usually symptom free when cycling, also I always take the blue one along in case of emergencies.

malcom x

i use flixotide. has nandralone in like a lot of inhalers, get a note from your docs if your going to race. just dont over do the puffs, ..as ivan basso did... mind you he must live in a field of rape. to go at like he did. on a serious note, follow the instructions and just carry on as normal, you should be fine, like the man said its the legs that go first,. good luck and enjoy your riding. ::