How hard do you push yourself? Rate yourself on the scale below Scale Definition 0 Completely normal 1 Very slightly breathless 2 Moderately breathless 3 Hot and moderately breathless 4 – 5 Hot and somewhat severely breathless 6 – 7 Hot and severely breathless 8 – 9 – 10 Couldn’t be more hot and breathless […]
As you improve your level of fitness you may want to think about other more strenuous exercises. Remember that a warm up is even more important when you are going to do any strenuous exercise. If exercising outdoors you may also have to consider the weather conditions either cold and windy weather or hot and […]
Exercise need not be expensive. You can walk for free and this is a good activity to start with if you have not exercised for some time. Some health boards and councils offer reduced sports memberships or supported sports activities for health conditions. Check with your healthcare team if there are any such schemes in […]
It is normal to: Breathe harder and faster but you should recover at rest. Your heart rate will increase. You will feel hot and sweaty. You will look flushed and pink. You must stop if: You start to cough or wheeze. You gasp for air. Your chest feels tight. You cannot talk or speak to […]
Wear loose , comfortable clothes. Layers are good as you can take off a layer as you start to warm up or add a layer as you cool down. Wear appropriate shoes or trainers. Check the pollen count and pollution levels before you exercise outdoors. You can get daily information from the Met Office – […]
Check with your GP or asthma nurse for any limits or precautions you should be aware of before you exercise. It is important to seek medical advice prior to starting any new sports/gym activities. If your asthma is well controlled there should be no reason why you can’t exercise or be more active. If you have […]
Exercise is important for everyone and the good news for people with asthma is that it is good for you too. Benefits of exercise: Improves lung capacity. Manage your symptoms better. Easier to manage daily tasks. Increase your confidence. Less fear of breathlessness. Good for social contact with others. Lift your mood. Improve strength, posture […]
You may already be using strategies which help you cope, or have found you have no choice but to change your daily routines. Other people may have given you suggestions for coping strategies to help you to manage your breathlessness, symptoms and situations. There are many strategies which may be helpful and we would suggest, […]
As your child improves their level of fitness they may be ready to think about other more strenuous exercises. Suggestions for increased exercise: Running – try joining an after school or an athletics group or find a friend who can run with them. Circuit training. Swimming or Aquarobics. Tennis or Badminton. Hill walking or Duke […]
Exercise need not be expensive. You and your child can walk or run for free and this is a good activity to start with if they have not exercised for some time. Choose exercises which they can build up or down grade and which have short bursts and rest periods. In this way they can […]
