Exercised Induced Asthma

[DandyDon]

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[hermosadive]

I wasn't singling anyone out. I just scratch my head when I see posts from people with medical/health conditions asking "is it okay".

 

[menemsha43]

I hear ya. I agree too. Hopefully most people are just collecting perspectives but will thoroughly examine their situation with their own physician.

 

[LavaSurfer]

I wasn't singling anyone out. I just scratch my head when I see posts from people with medical/health conditions asking "is it okay".

I get what you are saying but sometimes there just is not a good answer to be had from the medical community. Also human curiosity gets the best of us. And Maybe she is seeking medical advice but wants some opinion from the experts, Divers themselves.

For example; I have Asthma and I needed to get medical clearance from my doctor to dive. My Doc simply asked, "Do you think its a problem?" I answered no and she signed the papers. It really was an intelligent question from a person of higher education (insert sarcasm here) but the fact is, she has no clue. Its all up to me and whether I feel up to diving.

Luckely my asthma is under control and I rarely have attacks and if I do I know what to do about them. The issue is really up to scubabear2004 and her hubby on whether he can dive or not. They know how it reacts and what his limits are.

I think it makes perfect sense for her to ask the dive community thier opion being that most doctors will never understand the environment under water nor the level of stress or excersise.

scubabear2004, Look up DAN's number at www.diversalertnetwork.com and ask them. They will know how to proceed. If you would like to PM me I can offer some advise or support as I am in the same boat. There are great meds out there for asthma but if the asthma is uncontrollable then there is a very high risk of AGE due to a blocked air passages so its important you and yours understand all the risks.

Scooter Out

 

[hermosadive]

I get what you are saying but sometimes there just is not a good answer to be had from the medical community. Also human curiosity gets the best of us. And Maybe she is seeking medical advice but wants some opinion from the experts, Divers themselves.

For example; I have Asthma and I needed to get medical clearance from my doctor to dive. My Doc simply asked, "Do you think its a problem?" I answered no and she signed the papers. It really was an intelligent question from a person of higher education (insert sarcasm here) but the fact is, she has no clue. Its all up to me and whether I feel up to diving.t

Your situation is one I can understand, "you" made the decision based on how you feel and ultimately live with your decision. If I was to tell you to "Go ahead, sounds like you're going to be fine. My brother doesn't have any problems", that would be stupid.

...if Dr. okays, will he be able to complete the laps required?

Based on how I feel today, your hubby should be able to complete his laps. Good luck.

 

[toodive4]

Exercise induced asthma is a contraindication for diving. While a doctor may sign the release... your hubby may also end up dead on the bottom of the ocean. Most forms of controllable asthma are now OK'd for diving... EIA is not... because the reality is he can not stop and do a direct ascent to the surface from 100 FT (fast enough without risking injury) to go get his inhaler if he needs it... If I were a doctor... and I'm not (but I am an Instructor,) I wouldn't sign off on EIA patients... but if I did in rare cases - it would be with a stipulation that the inhaler be carried with the diver in a dry box and that the diver not dive any deeper than 40 feet. This would allow a pretty quick surfacing without risk of substantial injury and the inhaler could be quickly reached at the surface.

Ken

 

[Gidds]

EIA has a variety of manifestations and it is generally an issue of knowing your body and your physician knowing your body. Not all EIA requires medication and not all EIA attacks come on suddenly or without warning. It may be difficult for people who are not physicians or who are not afflicted to understand how this works exactly. As before: know your body.

 

[paolov]

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:

sympathy and "birds of the same feather flock together" and perhaps more of having people that would agree with the person.

 

[chip104]

welcome to SB!

From the literature, swimming is shown to be an ideal exercise for EI asthma compared to other strenuous activity. If he cycles, he should be fine swimming. See what the Doc says.

Happy 30th anniversary!

 

[scubabear2005]

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.

This is a prescription - is it really a tea? He sees the Dr. the 12th. He has his inhaler which helps during biking. Thanks for all of your suggestions.