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Asthma and Jogging?I have been diagnosed with whats called "Excercise Induced Asthma" I would like to become a jogger but I get winded very fast and have to stop.... I quit smoking 15 years ago,I have taken abuterol inhalers before but the problem persisted, I only have this when I exert myself, what can I do the help me run longer at least?
-Matt A
WEDNESDAY, April 25 (HealthDay News) -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the Merck asthma and allergy drug Singulair (montelukast sodium) for people aged 15 and older who experience asthma symptoms during exercise, the company said Wednesday.
Symptoms of the condition, medically known as exercise-induced bronchoconstriction, include shortness of breath, coughing, wheezing and chest tightness.
In clinical testing involving 160 people, those who took a 10-milligram dose of Singulair two hours before exercise showed a significant reduction in symptoms compared with those who took a placebo, Merck said in a statement.
People who already take Singulair daily for other reasons, including chronic asthma, should never take an additional dose before exercise, the company warned.
Side effects reported during clinical testing included headache, ear infection, sore throat and upper respiratory infection.
Singulair is already approved to treat asthma in people 1 year and older, and for seasonal allergy symptoms in adults and children 2 years and older.
-Wondering
Have you tried Singulair? Its a pill that is supposed to treat both allergies and excercise induced asthma. Also, try to avoid things that can make your asthma worse - control allergies, avoid cold/dry weather, and whatever else your triggers are.
-Special K
take it slow. start with short runs, progressing to longer ones. take runs in the country or early morning where/when pollutants aren't so high. good luck.
-Lady J
I have the same condition and I am also a former smoker. Before you try any kind of drug, I would talk to your doctor about your options. I used to have to use my inhaler before I would go jogging and I haven't had to use it for the past 9 years or so. When I get winded, I just slow my pace or walk until my breathing is controlled. Really though, talk to your doctor and see what your options are. Just remember not to get caught up in all of the pharmaceutical hype. Many of these new drugs have side effects that are not well known at this point. Good luck.
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