Ten Tips for Winter Sports with Asthma

Cold air is dry air. Exercising in dry air causes bronchospasm (EIB). Everyone with asthma gets EIB if they exercise strenuously in cold weather. However, if your asthma is well-controlled and you prepare for the trip, skiing or snow-boarding is lots of fun. Here are some tips if you are planning to participate in winter sports:

Be sure to get a flu shot (since airplane travel increases your risk of getting the flu).
Ask for a prescription of two weeks of Tamiflu, which can prevent influenza and reduce its severity and duration if you get the flu. Fill the prescription and take the pills with you. (Details here)
Get a written asthma action plan from your doctor. Consider also taking your peak flow meter or PiKo1 to monitor your lung function.
Ask your doctor for a prescription for 7 days of prednisone (perhaps fifteen 20mg pills) to take with you in case you fall into the red zone. Finding a doctor quickly and inexpensively at a ski resort is not easy.
If you walk into a hotel room and it smells musty or smoky, ask for a different room. Take an allergen cover for your pillow.
If you will be exercising in the snow (like skiing or snowboarding), take a mask which will conserve the moisture that you exhale. At least wrap a scarf over your nose and mouth whenever possible. Premedicate to prevent EIB.
Be sure to faithfully take your asthma controller medications during the week prior to the trip and throughout the trip. Take an extra albuterol MDI.
Avoid folks with colds and coughs.
Don't use the fireplace in the condo. Run the exhaust fan when showering or cooking.

1. Eat well (good nutrition) and drink plenty of water (to avoid dehydration).
   

Have fun!

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