Health Tip: Dealing With Exercise-Induced Asthma
Exercise-induced asthma may be characterized by difficulty breathing, shortness of breath, fatigue, wheezing and tightness in the chest after working out.
Here are suggestions for people with exercise-induced asthma, courtesy of the American Academy of Allergy Asthma & Immunology:
* Try swimming, especially in a heated indoor pool. The warm, humid environment may help minimize symptoms for people with exercise-induced asthma.
* Try walking, biking or hiking at a leisurely pace.
* Try sports that offer frequent periods of rest, such as baseball, short -distance track, surfing, wrestling and football.
* Avoid cold-weather sports, or warm the air before you inhale it with a surgical mask or scarf over your mouth.
* Avoid sports that require long periods of strenuous exercise, such as soccer, basketball, field hockey and running.
Health Tip: Staying Emotionally Healthy
People who are emotionally healthy handle stress well, have a positive self-image, and are able to sustain healthy relationships.
The American Academy of Family Physicians offers these suggestions to help you stay emotionally healthy:
* Establish what you are feeling, and what's causing those feelings.
* Be open with yourself and others about your emotions, instead of keeping the sources of stress and anxiety to yourself.
* Focus on the positive things in your life instead of dwelling on the negative. Deal with what's bothering you, but don't let it overwhelm you.
* Try relaxation methods, including meditation, yoga or deep breathing exercises.
* Take care of your physical self with a healthy diet, regular exercise and a good sleep schedule.
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