Asthma

Why do I get asthma when exercising?
In many asthmatics, particularly children, breathlessness and wheezing is brought on by exercise. This is referred to as exercise-induced-asthma (EIA).

All about a peak flow metre
A peak flow metre enables you to measure day-to-day variations in your breathing and lung capacity.

Asthma friendly and unfriendly sports
Asthma-friendly sports fulfill a number of requirements. When weighing up which sport to begin ask the following questions.

Exercise: where should I start?
Tips on how to start and which sport.

Exercise-induced asthma
People who experience exercise-induced asthma can prevent this by using a number of medications.

Asthma & the Olympics
Asthma need not hinder your performance: here's the proof.

Can exercise help control asthma?
Active asthmatics, particularly those who are competitive sportspeople, report that they feel more in control of their asthma when they’re fit.

Asthma sufferers can excel at sport
Asthma is one of the most common respiratory complaints in the world today. But, thanks to the availability of treatment, asthmatics can lead normal lives.