Loss of breath

[Mariachi1]

This is my 1st post, so I figured I would make it a general question and as interesting as possible, fighters/trainers input would be great!

Is it a problem for people to be training/fight training with asthma while doing sprints, long runs, explosive rounds on the bag, and most importantly a bout. For those asthmatics, how do you deal and what can be done to improve on breathing while all the above things are occurring?

[kathy]

Hope you get some good answers, and I'll be interested to hear also.

[mudkng]

Mariachi1 i also have Asthma and fight. During trianing while im doing sprints, long runs etc i also have my asthma pump in my hand just in case. i find that it is not as bad in a fight it just depends on your level of fitness and well you know your body. I always keep my pump with my corner men during my fight just in case and get a quick spray between the rounds if needed. Trianing with Asthma is also harder but thats life and we learn to live with it.

[Mariachi1]

Thanks Kathy, lets see how we go!:D.. Also, between rounds in a match is a ventolin inhaler allowed to be given to the fighter by his corner man?

[Hironaka]

Do all of your sprints and cardio with a snorkle in. You may look ridiculous, but watch your lung capacity grow.

[ChrisQ]

I have asthma and have managed to jump in the ring a few times.
I found that as my fitness increased, my asthma improved 10 fold.

Also wouldn't hurt to see your doctor regarding some preventative medication which always makes a difference.

[gvmartialarts]

There is a type of asthma called 'Exertion Asthma.' See your G.P about it, they use a different style of inhaler to help...