Sport despite hay fever?
Sports with hay fever and asthma - is that healthy?
No one has to give up training because of itchy eyes or a snout nose. On the contrary. In particular, asthmatics benefit from sports medicine, because training improves the respiratory function of allergy sufferers and non-allergic people. Dangerous air stunts in asthmatics are thus often avoided or at least mitigated. So: movement is expressly desired with allergy.
Doing as much exercise as you always do or doing a little less?
Actually, you can also complete the normal training schedule for the pollen season - as long as no massive symptoms such as respiratory distress occur. Anyone taking antihistamines and antiallergic drugs should not refrain from doing outdoor training. They also protect against allergic reactions during sports.
Do you need more medication before workout?
No, you do not have to swallow an extra tablet for the sports program - if the medication is taken at the right time. The decisive factor is the duration of action. Since some medications only suppress the allergic reaction for twelve hours, the protective effect of the morning tablet can be lost in the evening workout. Then, if necessary, a tablet should be taken again before training. If in doubt, discuss the intake rhythms with your doctor or pharmacist. Important: Asthmatics should be prepared and always have an emergency medicine, called beta-2 mimetics, in the sport.
When will it be dangerous?
Step on the intensity brake when the air runs short. Otherwise, the training quickly becomes agony. For those who continue despite shortness of breath, has to make an enormous effort and spends much faster. This not only suffers the training effect. Much worse: If the body does not get enough oxygen, respiratory reflexes can even trigger hyperventilation or even fainting.
What makes training easier?
In the rain the bee pollen is washed out of the air and from the leaves. An ideal time for training. For two reasons: The moist air facilitates breathing and gas exchange in the lungs - this is especially pleasant for asthmatics. However, caution is advised at low temperatures, especially in dry air. The cold can pinch the athletes with respiratory problems even at a temperature of zero degrees the air. Because cool air often dries out bronchi and narrows them.
Are there any pollen-free training alternatives?
If you suffer from a lack of air despite the medication, you should not work outside in the high season. It is best then to move the training to the gym or sports hall. For asthmatics, the indoor swimming pool is ideal, as the air over the churned-up water is moistened with cooling circuits and aqua-jogging and looks like an indoor rain shower.
