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Is it advisable to do exercise when affected by Aspergillosis? Which activities would you suggest and how intense should they be?

See if it is advisable for people with Aspergillosis to practice sports and which ones are the most recommended if you have Aspergillosis

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I found the best exercise to do is swimming

Posted Sep 11, 2017 by Michele 2656
Excerise when well is essential. I swim 1.5 kms of freestyle laps three times a week ideally. But it is important to rest the lungs when you have a chest infection or flare up.

Posted Oct 18, 2017 by Peta 3110
Exercise is essential to the degree to which you can manage it. In my case the condition is chronic and consequently over a period of time you have to reduce exercise to suit your capability. Breathing exercises are important.

Posted Oct 18, 2017 by Vaughan 2500
Because this condition affects the lungs and the body to such a terrific degree it is difficult to move around in everyday life without being short of breath I realize now that if you can reach a place towards recovery that allows you to move more it's very important to stay active perhaps walking yoga Tai Chi or some other physical activity as the lungs need to stay open and stretched.

Posted Oct 21, 2017 by Boni 1450
Normal as any other person and as much as you think you can tolerate

Cardio and HIT are good as they speed up metabolism

If you like swimming , pole dancing, football .. whatever .. go for it as long as you can

Just avoid humid areas

Avoid smokers or smoking

Posted Nov 7, 2017 by Louby 1400
Depends on how poorly you are - seek advice from your practitioner
if not too poorly there is no reason to stop exercising - exercise is extremely good for individuals with this
If very poorly then there are limits so seek advice, its about how you feel and how you cope after a bout of exercise and your recovery rate.

Posted Nov 9, 2017 by Sam 2500
Light to moderate exercise very important to get the lungs moving. Mindfulness with deep breathing is good I found out. Can build up depending on how you are feeling to more severe excercise but be aware of breathing.

Posted Aug 14, 2018 by StuartMcKelvie 4050
Exercises should include stretching, yoga and most especially breathing exercises. Walking is encouraged but running and heavy weight training I do not do. What helps me most is breathing exercises

Posted Aug 8, 2019 by Patricia Fletcher 2500
As a general rule exercise is a good thing, but it needs to be tailored to each patient so advice from a specialist physiotherapist should be sought.

For more details go here : https://aspergillosis.org/managing-breathlessness/

Posted Oct 16, 2019 by GAtherton 3100
depends on progression of disease - exercise according to your ability and check with your doctor/physio first

Posted Oct 17, 2019 by Linda Galbraith 2500
Exercise-Induced Bronchoconstriction (Asthma)

Everyone needs to exercise, even people with asthma! A strong, healthy body is one of your best defenses against disease. But some people with asthma have asthma episodes during exercise. With proper prevention and management, you should be able to exercise free of symptoms.

What Is Exercise-Induced Asthma?

Exercise can cause shortness of breath in anyone. Airflow obstruction that occurs because of exercise is exercise-induced bronchoconstriction (EIB). An older term for this condition is exercise-induced asthma. This term wrongly suggests that exercise causes asthma. As many as 90% of all people who have asthma will experience symptoms of EIB during exercise. For teenagers and young adults, this may be the most common cause of asthma symptoms.

What Are the Symptoms of EIB?

Symptoms of EIB include:

Coughing
Wheezing
Chest tightness
Shortness of breath
Coughing is the most common symptom of EIB and may be the only symptom you have.

Symptoms usually do not occur immediately at the start of exercise. The symptoms of EIB may begin during exercise and will usually be worse 5 to 10 minutes after stopping exercise. Symptoms most often resolve in another 20 to 30 minutes and can range from mild to severe. Occasionally, some individuals will experience a second wave (i.e. “late-phase”) of symptoms four to twelve hours after stopping exercise. Late-phase symptoms are frequently less severe and can take up to 24 hours to resolve.

Posted Oct 18, 2019 by Mubashar Iqbal 800
I walk most days, and do one hour of yoga 3 times a week.

Posted Oct 19, 2019 by Pam Mars 2500
Yes, mild exercise, fresh air and sunshine are important.

Posted Feb 15, 2020 by Dayna 1700
Moderate exercise is good for the lungs.

Posted Aug 25, 2020 by Coco2020 1000
Light exercise is recommended but not to the point of exhaustion.

Posted Apr 10, 2022 by patriottrader 1500

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