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Bronchial spasms & running track. No? Yes?
Today was my first day of track. After running almost two miles...I couldn't go any farther. My throat began to close up, my chest felt like it was tightening, i could barely breathe & when i could...it hurt more than anything. Well, I left earlier & my mom took me to the allergist, who said I had Bronchial spasms. They said what I had was an asthma attack, though, and gave me an inhaler. That moment in track earlier was the scariest moment I have ever had in my life, so I'm not sure what to do. Even though they gave me an inhaler, that's just for the coughing afterwards I think. I don't know, but should I continue track or not?
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I have exercise-induced asthma too, and I've learned that the best thing to do is to stay away from heavy cardio. I know what it feels like to not be able to breathe, and it is terrifying.
You don't have to abandon exercise entirely though! I personally love walking and weight training. I actually took up karate, and it was one of the best things to happen to me. Swimming is also highly recommended.
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If you have athletic related asthma, you shouldn't run track unless you have a preventative inhaler and/or medicine. If track is something you enjoy, ask your doctor about them. You'll have to take it daily, but it is better than asthma attacks.
The inhaler they gave you is likely a rescue inhaler, for use when you are actually having an asthma attack,
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