Preventer asthma inhaler first time and Week 2

[reetm]

Hi guys just to give you an update on my journey.

So if you know I have just been diagnosed with asthma and I was really scared to take my first preventer asthma pump inhaler. I plucked up the courage after two weeks to take it today and I have just done this. I am sad that I have got asthma but I will work on to get better through fitness. It's my week 2 run 1 today and I hope I will be okay. I hope you all have a lovely day and I am sending you are lots of support and encouragement for this week. R x

[ejvcruns Graduate]

Good luck! getting healthier by being fit is bound to improve how your body deals with your asthma.

[reetm in reply to ejvcruns]

Thank you, I really do hope so . I hope have a lovely day x

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Well done!

Like all of this... slow and steady, and that includes handling your meds... Loads of folk on ere, run with asthma... many awesome runners...on this forum and the Marathon and half marathon forum too!

I had what was diagnosed as seasonal asthma for many years and the inhalers were absolutely amazing. I am sure you will get some helpful replies

You are going to be just fine... take it slowly and gently... keep us posted please

[rolysmate Graduate]

Just take it slow and steady and you'll get there and I'm sure it will help with your health

[dandydemon Graduate]

Hi, I have asthma, just graduated and awaiting my bling! My asthma is much more in control, but I have had to accept being on top of medication and asthma reviews yadayada. Had to have time off running last year after graduating, my own fault because I was lax taking meds, then went running when I knew I shouldnt! Take a look at the asthma forum on one of the other boards for info, or your gp practice asthma specialist. Dont be scared of your preventer, a full blown attack is way scarier. Get on top of your meds, you can be virtually symptom free and crack c25k!!! Looking forward to seeing you and your badge in a few short weeks!!

[brownfox Graduate]

Hi, good luck with it, I'm asthmatic, I'm doing C25K for the 2nd time because I got lazy after I graduated last time. The difference is, this time I'm not scared of the asthma because I know how much it improved last time.

One of the best pieces of advice is take two puffs of your reliever inhaler about 15 minutes before you step out of the door for the warm up. Cover your mouth and nose; GO SLOW if your chest starts to tighten up. You might find you don't need to stop if you go slow. You can have more reliever if you need it during the run (tho I hate doing this as then I feel heart knocking.)

I wrote these (and a few more) tips up and posted them yesterday, if you think it might be useful you can find them about one page down from the front page, or click my user name and my posts come up. You do have to follow the advice you get in your asthma plan and get your asthma under control though.

[Anniemurph Graduate]

Hi reetm , I was diagnosed with exercise-induced asthma after I graduated from C25K, which really annoyed me I've always suffered from colds going to bronchitis etc. but I started to wheeze when I was running and couldn't catch my breath, and a nurse friend who was running with me told me to go to my GP. She knew Now I have Ventolin, which I use before I run and always carry with me, and Seretide, which I use if I am feeling 'chesty' am and pm. If it's very cold, foggy, or there is a lot of pollution or pollen etc. where I'm running then I take a bit more care. A buff to cover your nose and mouth in the cold sometimes helps, although I sometimes find that makes me gasp for more breath.

Edited to add: Running has increased my lung capacity, which is greater than everyone always expects it to be, and my recovery rate.

Basically, though, loads of us run with asthma and it's fine. I hope you can work it out and keep running.

[reetm in reply to Anniemurph]

Thank you so much Annie I will get myself something to cover my mouth with. This weekend I am going to invest in some good running outdoor clothes. I totally appreciate your support and encouragement well done for looking after your health xx