Comments on: Asthma and Swimming

By: fakesham43

fakesham43 — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 12:08:04 +0000

It is because swimming starves the lungs of oxygen, causing your breathing tubes to open more to compensate. Much like the “buteyko” method., a natural alternative to medication.

By: steven h

steven h — Sat, 14 Feb 2009 22:49:11 +0000

Swimming is a good exercise but before you do make sure you have a respncible adult with you to supervise, don’t forget your life jacket and inhaler. and possibly allergy medication. Have fun?

By: mark

mark — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 03:22:30 +0000

Because of the humidity. Your also not breathing in dry air and allergens that can trigger an attack.

By: tamara_cyan

tamara_cyan — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 02:51:54 +0000

Swimming helps develop your lungs and increase lung capacity, making lungs stronger and more able to fight off asthmatic attacks.