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Oct 12, 2014 21:40:45 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Oct 12, 2014 21:40:45 GMT
Hi all. A long term Asthema sufferer , I have always struggled with exercise in the colder months. Any of you guys and girls have the Same issue and used face masks etc... The ride today kicked it off !
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Oct 12, 2014 22:04:19 GMT
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Post by Radchenister on Oct 12, 2014 22:04:19 GMT
I get exercise induced breathing issues sometimes in the cold, usually only when pushing it on hills, ease off a bit and it'll settle, or consult doctor if it's severe.
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Oct 12, 2014 22:14:50 GMT
Post by Radchenister on Oct 12, 2014 22:14:50 GMT
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Oct 12, 2014 23:48:33 GMT
Post by Deleted on Oct 12, 2014 23:48:33 GMT
I have excersize induced asthma and the doctor suggested two squirts if my salbutemol inhailer before doing the excersize and it seems to do the trick
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Oct 13, 2014 6:58:25 GMT
Post by Deleted on Oct 13, 2014 6:58:25 GMT
I have excersize induced asthma and the doctor suggested two squirts if my salbutemol inhailer before doing the excersize and it seems to do the trick I the same and do the same 2 squirts before the ride and take it with just incase.
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Oct 13, 2014 7:11:29 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Oct 13, 2014 7:11:29 GMT
Yes I take a steroid in the evening,-an also before I go out cycling , but the cold In my lungs definitely is a pain. I wonders about using some sort of mask
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Post by Radchenister on Oct 13, 2014 7:30:03 GMT
You can try it, a buff is not such a big deal over your lower face and easy to wash, personally, a mask would irritate me if I needed to use it when pushing on but then I'm not convinced I'm diagnosed as truly asthmatic (I was told I could trigger symptoms when exercising and given an inhaler once in my 20's, when running a lot in winter after going to the doctor with bad coughing during cold spells but have never had another). I believe in one of the things I read it says avoid training in a way that triggers problems; have to wonder if a turbo, rollers, spin classes or indoor velodrome are better options? Moving to the south of France may be preferable . Also wonder how easily it's triggered, as flatland riding doesn't get me breathing heavy enough to cause issues, I'd have to ride at the limit for a fair few miles to get into the zone, can you not just see winter as base miles? I am of the opinion that if there's a serious medical issue, internet advice from strangers is to be taken with a pinch of salt, getting advice from your GP and from there, perhaps a specialist, is probably the way forward.
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Oct 13, 2014 8:03:31 GMT
Post by r0b1et on Oct 13, 2014 8:03:31 GMT
Hi all. A long term Asthema sufferer , I have always struggled with exercise in the colder months. Any of you guys and girls have the Same issue and used face masks etc... The ride today kicked it off ! Yes, sometimes my asthema is quite bad, but to be honest I've never found the cold an issue, but I do get serous issues if the work gets intense for long. Yeah we all suffer a bit then, but once I get into a seriously wheezy thing, I can't get out, a few times this has resulted in lying down on a verge with an inhaler clutched desperately. I know I'll recover (I have learnt over many years to know the signs that I can't clear it myself - very rare thank God) but can take 15 minutes of doing ntohing (not ideal on a hill etc.). I have also found over the last 15 months, as I'm getting much much fitter, my asthema is less and less severe. Not sure if it's relevent to the original question, but I suffer very badly from cracked lips when cold, and use a pulled snood/neck warmer/balaclava to stop them drying, I guess that may be indirectly helping my asthema.
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Oct 13, 2014 8:13:00 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Oct 13, 2014 8:13:00 GMT
Re south of France, always an option. I have had Asthema for 30 years , and the cold has always been an issue generally if I take me inhaler first it is generally ok, he'll I snowboard in very com temps. It really was only a problem after I hit a few hills and my work rte increased .
In the past when you talk to docs about it their end answer is well just don't do it then! I suppose they have a point...
I will continue to get fitter and get out but also recognise a turbo at home will be the tight way when it gets really cold
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Oct 13, 2014 8:36:13 GMT
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Post by Radchenister on Oct 13, 2014 8:36:13 GMT
If you just avoid hills in the cold and push on for what we call 'power hours' on the flat, then you'll work your system and keep breathing rate low, do the hills and sprint intervals on sunny days (we do still get a few in winter). If the weather's dire for ages, base miles are still doable on the road in the odd window of opportunity and use the turbo short and intensely in between - unless you're competing next season, should be able to work it to a reasonable level to suit leisure riding. Similarly with rain, keep an eye on the week / weekend forecast and juggle the diary / regime - no point in banging your head on the wall and searching for the best headache remedies.
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Oct 13, 2014 9:20:12 GMT
Post by Phil on Oct 13, 2014 9:20:12 GMT
I'd suggest making sure you keep your chest warm rather than a mask. My asthma normally hits when I'm not dressed properly (even in summer, ie. get caught in rain and then get cold when it stops and I'm only wearing a light jersey).
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Oct 13, 2014 10:25:05 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Oct 13, 2014 10:25:05 GMT
If you just avoid hills in the cold and push on for what we call 'power hours' on the flat, then you'll work your system and keep breathing rate low, do the hills and sprint intervals on sunny days (we do still get a few in winter). If the weather's dire for ages, base miles are still doable on the road in the odd window of opportunity and use the turbo short and intensely in between - unless you're competing next season, should be able to work it to a reasonable level to suit leisure riding. Similarly with rain, keep an eye on the week / weekend forecast and juggle the diary / regime - no point in banging your head on the wall and searching for the best headache remedies. Yes l need to find some flat areas to cycle , not easy where I am it's ups and downs !
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Oct 13, 2014 10:52:49 GMT
Post by Radchenister on Oct 13, 2014 10:52:49 GMT
Sorry, making my area is too hilly claims sets alarm bells off (QI style) ... show us your Strava - even our Alpine members can find flat routes it they want to !
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Oct 13, 2014 11:37:33 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Oct 13, 2014 11:37:33 GMT
Sorry, making my area is too hilly claims sets alarm bells off (QI style) ... show us your Strava - even our Alpine members can find flat routes it they want to ! Yes I can find some alright , just need to work them out , I'm close to ditching beacon , may give that a miss until the warmer temps are back
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Post by Radchenister on Oct 13, 2014 11:48:34 GMT
Oh right, it's only a Cat 4 though !
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