To those with allergies

[LethalGunz34]

Do you guys find it hard to do cardiovascular exercises because of the shortness of breath or difficulty breathing caused by allergies? I was playing basketball the other day and I just ran out of breath and had to stop playing. Do you ever experience this? Thanks for the responses

 

[strider364]

do you take any prescription medication for them? I have no problems at all.

 

[Optimus B]

sounds like exercise-induced asthma.

 

[Scarlett33]

sounds like exercise-induced asthma.

I agree. I have bad pollen allergies, but have never expirienced shortness of breath during cardio because of them.

 

[LethalGunz34]

do you take any prescription medication for them? I have no problems at all.

I usually take Zyrtec in the morning, but it doesn't help much.

 

[the People's Champ]

I have severe allergy problems, and when I do any kind of cardio, I actually can breathe a lot better.

 

[LethalGunz34]

sounds like exercise-induced asthma.

Is there any way a doc could determine that?

 

[Optimus B]

Is there any way a doc could determine that?

definitely. highly diagnosable and treatable.
http://scc.bsd.uchicago.edu/exerciseinducedasthma.htm

 

[LethalGunz34]

definitely. highly diagnosable and treatable.
http://scc.bsd.uchicago.edu/exerciseinducedasthma.htm

I just read that link, it was very helpful.

Also, isn't asthma inherited from your parents? My mom has had allergy problems for a long time but she doesn't have asthma.

 

[Optimus B]

I just read that link, it was very helpful.

Also, isn't asthma inherited from your parents? My mom has had allergy problems for a long time but she doesn't have asthma.

lots of things cause asthma, especially allergens. here's another good link:
http://www.about-asthma.com/html/causes.php3