Exercised Induced Asthma

[scubabear2005]

Hi,

I'm new to the forum - hubby has E.I.A & is having a problem with swimming. He cycles along with doing a great job. Is it more difficult for him to swim? He sees his Dr. in Sept. We're going to Ambergris Caye Nov 13. for our 30th anniversary. Also is the written portion of the test difficult? Are their a post of some of the questions?

Many thanks.
scubabear2004

 

[captndale]

Hi,

I'm new here - hubby has the above E.I.A. - how many people have this and if Dr. okays, will he be able to complete the laps required?

Many thanks.
scubabear2004

You can find a supposedly qualified doctor who will approve just about anything. You will probably get answers on both sides of your question by the unqualified people on this forum. The best one to answer your question would be your husband. The next best person would probably be yourself. How does he react to stressful situations requiring immediate physical activity? What would most likely happen if he were to encounter such a situation 60 feet underwater?

 

[El Orans]

Hello ScubaBear,

why not start with this link: A beginner's guide to the ScubaBoard.Com forums.
It will give you lots of info regarding ScubaBoard.

Please fill out your Public Profile (and Dive Info) when you've got the time so we can get to know you a little bit better. If you want to, you can have a look at my Public Profile for inspiration.

Have a look here as well: New Divers & Those Considering Diving.

The test isn't that difficult.

For local info and/or (future) buddies, just follow the path or have fun along the way by clicking on any of the given links: ScubaBoard.Com > Regional Travel & Dive Clubs > Greater Caribbean & Bahamas.

Have a look here for more info on Diving Medicine.

Laurens

BTW, welcome (Scub)aBoard! :happywave

 

[spectrum]

Never mind the laps. Will he be able to deal with a strenuous incident in a dive situation above or below the surface should he become certified? A simple surface swim in full gear against a current is not to be taken lightly. This is for his and his buddy's (your?) safety. I'm not a doctor but in reading up on the topic (my wife has some allergy related asthma) this seemed to be one form of asthma that was not favorable to diving.

I would advise a work-up by a competent specialist who is dive savy. If need be seek such a resource through DAN.

Pete

 

[menemsha43]

I had bouts of it when I was playing a sport in college but only under extreme circumstances like extended wind sprints in very hot weather, etc. Thankfully it isn't a problem for me when I swim or dive. I guess the main question is how easily it comes on? As I said for me it was only under extreme circumstances. Even a heavy sprint in the pool would not do it.

 

[paolov]

ask hhis doctor on some beneficial tea to help alleviate Asthma.

i have benefitted from such beneficial tea.

Prior to taking the beneficial tea, i normally take pharmaceutical asthma spray. i discovered that if i take the asthma spray before evert dive i am able to keep up with the rest of the group and not consume my air in my tank. taking the spay DOES HAVE SIDE EFFECTS!

to make a long story short, i found a beneficial tea. Now i have little trouble with asthma and i have good if not efficient use of my air while diving.

 

[hermosadive]

EIA, BBW (aka FAT), people who have conditions preventing them from doing exercise & on & on, ...it amazes me the number of posts from people that want to take up a sport that requires you to strap 40-65+lbs gear, wetsuit, climb over rocks, ladders and surf, kick underwater for 30-60 minutes, lift gear in/out of house and other HEAVY EXERCISE related activity.

Why would you ask a bunch of people who don't know you, and most likely are not doctors, for advise on your health? WHY? :06:

 

[scubajoe]

Welcome to the board!
Be careful with asthma...get competant medical advice before diving!
The written test is easy.

Joe

 

[scubabear2005]

You can find a supposedly qualified doctor who will approve just about anything. You will probably get answers on both sides of your question by the unqualified people on this forum. The best one to answer your question would be your husband. The next best person would probably be yourself. How does he react to stressful situations requiring immediate physical activity? What would most likely happen if he were to encounter such a situation 60 feet underwater?

Stress I don't think would be a problem - he was in the ski patrol for years along with this ex. in. asthma (which no one knew about at the time). He's 64 & living with this breathing problem for years. Finally after the run around with the reg. Dr.'s, I convenienced him to see an allergist. We're both cyclists. After a call from the people who are giving us the private course, he felt much better. Will depend what the Dr. says (new one) in Sept. Thank you.

 

[menemsha43]

Why would you ask a bunch of people who don't know you, and most likely are not doctors, for advise on your health? WHY? :06:

I think you may be reading a little too much into her post. I don't think its unreasonable to ask people who have had similar experiences or conditions about how they have handled something. That by no means is advising someone on their health. If anyone were to take medical advice from someone on the internet they should definitely have their head examined - in person. Lol.

If the husband is a cyclist and was on a ski patrol, obviously he is capable of some physical activity.