We live and train at altitude. I say I’m too tall to have shortness of breath, but at times I do. After a couple of years here in Reno, Carmel hasn’t completely adjusted to the almost mile high elevation. And it was worse for me when I was younger, lived at sea level but ran harder and longer.

In college, after cross country or half mile training, I’d cough much of the night. (more…)

Asthma is a big problem worldwide today. Many people who suffer from asthma do not even realize they have it until it gets out of control. They might go to the doctor with some respiratory problems and receive temporary asthma relief just to have it come back again because they were not properly diagnosed. Understanding the symptoms of asthma is vital so that you can get proper treatment for it. (more…)

Asthma is a frightening condition. I have lived with asthma symptoms for 17 years and the thought of an allergy induced asthma attack is ever present each day. Always being sensitive to the beginning signs of an asthma attack are important so that one can avoid a trip too the emergency room of the local hospital or medical center.

These are the signs to be aware of, yet not always signaling the start of an asthma attack:

Shortness in breathing
Sighing (more…)