“Asthma is an example of an obstructive lung disease in which the airways obstruct the outflow of air. In contrast, pulmonary fibrosis is an example of a restrictive lung disease in which the functional size of the lung decreases” (Miller, Weiler, etc.). Exercise-induced asthma is when the airways are narrowed in the lungs when doing the high-energy activity. In the Journal of Athlete Training, it states that at least fifteen to twenty percent of athletes show evidence of having exercise-induced asthma. Athletes that are affected by exercise-induced asthma may not be able to withstand high-intensity training. If not accurately treated the athlete would experience symptoms that could worsen. Exercise-induced asthma in athletes requires full …show more content…
People that do not have asthma can last much longer during the practice or exercise. “The most common management strategy for athletes with asthma or exercise-induced bronchoconstriction who are exercising daily is a daily treatment with inhaled glucocorticoids” (Boulet, O’Byrne). Athletes that suffer from asthma have to work harder on trying to stay in shape because air going to the lungs does not suitably obstruct the outflow of air. Having an asthma action plan helps the athlete and the coaches or trainers of the athlete to learn how to support the athletes that have trouble breathing and to help calm the athlete. “Researchers do know that in people who experience exercise-induced bronchoconstriction, strenuous exercise sets in motion, molecular events that result in inflammation and the production of mucus in the airways” (Diseases and Conditions). The trainer and the coach need to be aware of how the athlete can support themselves to push through a practice or a workout. Athletes that train during the winter time and is exposed by the cold air is recommended to wear a face mask or an article of clothing that covers the mouth and nose to help to inhale warmer air rather than inhaling cool air. Cold air is most of the time dry air; the air affects the lungs by irritating the lining of the lungs, which makes the athlete have trouble …show more content…
Athletes that have exercise-induced asthma and still want to play sport are able to be working each day to improve the ability to withstand the exercise for an extended time. These athletes are recommended to not to play sports that will give the athlete an asthma attack. An asthma attack can cause the athlete to struggle to breathe and might have what feels like a weight on the chest. Ways to improve the lungs is by staying hydrated, making sure the athlete warms up before going straight into practice or exercise and making sure has the athlete starts to end the practice they should cool the body. Cooling the body down allows the body to slow the breathing down, which allows the lungs to be able to inhale and exhale the air correctly. Knowing what could trigger the athlete's asthma either it is in the winter weather or being in the warmer weather, it could help with knowing what could help the athlete. During the cooler time going indoors to work out could help when the athlete is sensitive to the cooler weather. If the athlete has any allergy sensitivity will need to consider changing the way to workout during high-pollution days. Taking care of the lungs during everyday activities or exercising an athlete needs to understand the effects those actions have to