So what now?

[slayer 83]

Slayer 83

 

Read this article, it may be helpful.

 

http://www.indoorcyc...induced-asthma/

 

This article is very helpful, thanks! Am just glad I can continue cycling, will just need to take the meds as prescribed.

 

Thanks for all the replies

[tombeej]

I've had asthma pretty much my whole life. Was bad when I was a jellytot - lots of time in hospital, some time spent in oxygen tents if I got a chest infection, etc.

 

I've also been a sportsperson my whole life. I was actually encouraged to do as much sport as possible, as the more intense exercise I do, the clearer my lungs stay. I've found that all the way through the years - if I'm injured and sitting on the couch gaining weight for too long, my asthma goes from 'easily manageable' to 'unmanageable'.

 

There are a lot of top level sportspeople who are full-blown asthmatics. With modern medicine it really is a non-issue. OK so you've now started to experience for the first time what it feels like to have a tight chest and it might feel a little scary since you're not used to it. But if you have the right meds, and over time as you get used to having it in your life, you'll find a little asthma attack is not even something to take notice of. I just get on with my day, I really couldn't be bothered to focus on it.

 

A positive spin-off of being a life-long asthmatic is that I have larger lung capacity than the average person and my body processes O2 a little bit more efficiently than others. For example, as a spearfisherman/freediver I have a 6 minute breathhold.

 

One thing I would strongly recommend is that you get the two main allergy tests done - inhalants and food/drink. My asthma is certainly linked to allergens. My test results came back with my no.1 allergen being moulds. It's changed the way I live my life because I know the things that can trigger it.

[tombeej]

Oh, and if you really are worried about being tested after a race (if you are a top level racing snake) then all you need is to submit the necessary Therapeutic Use Exemption form.

[slayer 83]

I've had asthma pretty much my whole life. Was bad when I was a jellytot - lots of time in hospital, some time spent in oxygen tents if I got a chest infection, etc.

 

I've also been a sportsperson my whole life. I was actually encouraged to do as much sport as possible, as the more intense exercise I do, the clearer my lungs stay. I've found that all the way through the years - if I'm injured and sitting on the couch gaining weight for too long, my asthma goes from 'easily manageable' to 'unmanageable'.

 

There are a lot of top level sportspeople who are full-blown asthmatics. With modern medicine it really is a non-issue. OK so you've now started to experience for the first time what it feels like to have a tight chest and it might feel a little scary since you're not used to it. But if you have the right meds, and over time as you get used to having it in your life, you'll find a little asthma attack is not even something to take notice of. I just get on with my day, I really couldn't be bothered to focus on it.

 

A positive spin-off of being a life-long asthmatic is that I have larger lung capacity than the average person and my body processes O2 a little bit more efficiently than others. For example, as a spearfisherman/freediver I have a 6 minute breathhold.

 

One thing I would strongly recommend is that you get the two main allergy tests done - inhalants and food/drink. My asthma is certainly linked to allergens. My test results came back with my no.1 allergen being moulds. It's changed the way I live my life because I know the things that can trigger it.

 

Thank you for the advice, will have these tests done, its just a relief to know I dont have to change my lifestyle too much. I wouldn't make it if I was told I had to stop cycling altogether..

[Help.Me.]

Thank you for the advice, will have these tests done, its just a relief to know I dont have to change my lifestyle too much. I wouldn't make it if I was told I had to stop cycling altogether..

 

+1

[Mr SingleTrack]

It is called Exercise Induced Asthma.

My brother in law suffers from it. Gets better the fitter he gets. He races (rides) with no problem. He just uses the inhaler as it is prescribed.

I had the same many years back. I reduced my training a little and it went away. since then i've had no problems, no matter how hard i go...

[jcmeyerSS]

My bro has the same thing. He struggled in the mornings for years then was finally diagnosed with asthma. Has a pump that he takes once a day in the am. Never had an attacks or major issues. He is very fit and races like a savage.