Home > Medical > Asthma > Asthma and exercise Updated 20 November 2017 SEE: Why do I get asthma when I exercise? In many asthmatics, breathlessness and wheezing is brought on by exercise. 0 Joshua Carstens What to Read Next {{item.title}} Ask the Expert Asthma Expert Professor Keertan Dheda has received of several prestigious awards including the 2014 Oppenheimer Award, and has published over 160 peer-reviewed papers and holds 3 patents related to new TB diagnostic or infection control technologies. He serves on the editorial board of the journals PLoS One, the International Journal of Tuberculosis and Lung Disease, American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Medicine, Lancet Respiratory Diseases and Nature Scientific Reports, amongst others.Read his full biography at the University of Cape Town Lung Institute Ask a question Questions posted to Asthma Expert questions answered by the expert Q: Could I be suffering from asthma? posted on 01/09/2018 Q: Breath holding good for you? posted on 01/09/2018 Q: Need help with a recurring tight chest posted on 21/08/2018 Q: Foxair prescribed to person with LV systolic dysfunction who has asthma posted on 20/08/2018 Q: Mother has severe lung damage posted on 17/08/2018 Q: Does Foxair affect your blood pressure? posted on 12/08/2018 Q: Asthmatic posted on 10/08/2018 Q: Asthma getting out of hand posted on 05/08/2018 Q: Is asthma a life threatening disease? posted on 01/08/2018 Q: Duolin and saline water posted on 26/07/2018 Q: IgE and the pituitary posted on 26/07/2018 Q: Asthma not under control posted on 26/07/2018 Q: Asthma posted on 15/07/2018 Q: Asthma posted on 13/07/2018 Q: Shortness of breath at night posted on 02/07/2018 load more × Still have a question? Get free advice from our panel of experts Your question More detail Your name (optional) The information provided does not constitute a diagnosis of your condition. You should consult a medical practitioner or other appropriate health care professional for a physical exmanication, diagnosis and formal advice. Health24 and the expert accept no responsibility or liability for any damage or personal harm you may suffer resulting from making use of this content. I agree * You must accept our condition To prevent spam please solve this simple math problem: Forum Rules