Running and asthma

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V - 03 Sep 2006 18:05 GMT

Hi,

I was diagnosed with asthma a few years ago. I am allergic to about every
thing else except dogs, and horses.

I have done lots of running/walking in the past. I've done half marathons
for over 6 years. Today was the first half marathon I had to pull out of - I
simply couldn't get my chest under control after mile 6, by mile 7 I was
done for.

Is anyone here a runner or walker and what did you do to allow you to
compete? Thanks,

Victoria

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Tom Maguire - 03 Sep 2006 18:39 GMT

Victoria,

I'm a long time runner (over 35 years) and a few years ago was diagnosed
with adult onset asthma. To make a somewhat long story short, after trying a
few things, I ended up using Advair 250/50 as a maintenance drug and have
been training normally ever since. Haven't needed a rescue inhaler in a
couple years. At least in my case, controlling the disease made all else
pretty normal. There are many athletes that compete well while controlling
their asthma. Try things with your doctor with the understanding that the
only acceptable result is a controlled disease allowing normal athletic
activity.

Good Luck
Tom

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Melissa - 09 Sep 2006 12:51 GMT

All us at this house take either the Maintenance: Advair 250/50 or when
flaring more 500/50's twice a day and it does help. and make sure you
definitely take it TWICE a day or........you don't know what can happen.
Melissa Granada

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Melissa - 09 Sep 2006 12:56 GMT

Have you taken 2 puffs 1min between ea. of your albuteral before you
run/walk??

I know there is an huge age difference but my dd has the same problem so
she
has to take her albuteral 10 min before ANY gym class or she is out of it.
Melissa

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