Hello from a Runner with Asthma

[runnerwithasthma2559]

Hello, I am John Terry McConnell, author of the book, "Running with Asthma: An Asthmatic Runner's Memoir." Asthma and exercise is what I know about and I am always looking for new ideas from others as well as the opportunity to share what I have learned. Deep breathing exercises changed my life and made distance running possible for me. Nose breathing instead of mouth breathing reduced my proclivity to colds and flu. I used to go out for a hard run and get sick the next day. The illness would turn into severe asthma symptoms. I am happy to report that nose breathing through the entire day and when I run has made me less subject to illness.

I hope to hear from you.

[Putnam Asthma Captain]

Just got in from a killer hike in the woods. I’m 68 and just started to eat “clean”. Can already see the swelling going down in my face. Starting to reduce the two different inhalant sprays.

Black bean vita mix soup for lunch. I have to keep this up. Wish me luck..

[runnerwithasthma2559 in reply to Putnam]

Good luck with your eating. My problem is dairy. I try to stay away from any dairy product.

John Terry McConnell

[utkmybrthawy]

Wonderful contribution to the world, your book! I've wondered how much of our asthma is due to auto-immune responses to the air (allergies, etc.) Everyone I know hacks and coughs at some level; we are all probably allergic at some level.

The sinuses are our first defense.

My question is this: is there a nose-spray, and anti-allergen kinda thing, that would change our lives?

[runnerwithasthma2559]

Hello utkmybrthawy I know when I was a kid an albuterol inhaler changed my life so I could run. As an adult the steroid AdVair inhaler improved my breathing. For the last 13 years breathing exercises have changed my life. Google "sun salutation" "peaceful warrior workout" and "nose breathing benefits." These are powerful tools to lessen asthma symptoms, drug free.

John Terry McConnell

[LadyDi24]

I would like to get off my steroids and try something natural. Im eliminating dairy products and doing deep breathing exercises !