Is extensive swimming while having asthma safe?
Patient: i am a swimmer with asthma. today in practice we did a set called the lung crusher. 1 does that even sound like a set i should do? 2 the work out is basiclly that i have to swim 30 yards with no breath. i can feel my lungs getting tight and breath when im not suppose to but i'd rather not die and my coach wont and doesnt believe me when i say it is acting up my asthma, he just says it is all mental. what can i tell him to believe me or do? Doctor: HI, thanks for using healthcare magicYou would need to get a certificate or letter from your doctor discussing your asthma and any possible risks that this particular training exercise may have for you.Your doctor would be able to assess you and help you however possible.I hope this helps