Quote:
" Burning Lungs 
I seem to have a problem with my lungs burning. Taking a deep breath in and out 
hurts. I have had asthma for most of my life and I have been hoping that cycling will
improve my lungs. I'm on a preventer + long acting bronchodilator and I always take 
Ventolin and Intal Forte before ride, but the lung burning still happens. What is it?
? How can I stop it from happening? I bought a face mask for winter to help warm the 
air that I breathe and I hope it will work because this is getting a bit frustrating  

Thanks Sam
   
 	
 29-04.-2005, 06:53 AM 	  #2 	
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 Re: Burning Lungs 
You should talk to a physician. If he/she tells you not to do the exercise then find 
another. But you should see a doctor. Be careful!
   
 	
 29-04.-2005, 11:17 AM 	  #3 	
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 Re: Burning Lungs 
Quote:
Originally Posted by samcrx3
I seem to have a problem with my lungs burning. Taking a deep breath in and out 
hurts. I have had asthma for most of my life and I have been hoping that cycling will 
improve my lungs. I'm on a preventer + long acting bronchodilator and I always take 
Ventolin and Intal Forte before ride, but the lung burning still happens. What is it?
? How can I stop it from happening? I bought a face mask for winter to help warm the 
air that I breathe and I hope it will work because this is getting a bit frustrating  

Thanks Sam
I started getting a bad burning sensation at the top of my lungs in mid February this 
year. It turned out to be an upper respiratory tract infection which I'm still 
battling. I've been off the bike (again!) for the past week and I still can't shake 
it completely.


For you it could be related to:
your asthma, 
your medication, 
the way your are taking your medication (eg. taking reliever before your ride),
airborne pollution (eg. dust, pollen),
humidity (dry, cold air affects mouth-breathers badly),
or you might just be getting the dreaded lurgey.

Go with andrello's advice: see your doctor
   
 	
 29-04.-2005, 02:04 PM 	  #4 	
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 Overdialated ??? 
Quote:
Originally Posted by samcrx3
I seem to have a problem with my lungs burning. Taking a deep breath in and out 
hurts. I have had asthma for most of my life and I have been hoping that cycling will 
improve my lungs. I'm on a preventer + long acting bronchodilator and I always take 
Ventolin and Intal Forte before ride, but the lung burning still happens. What is it?
? How can I stop it from happening? I bought a face mask for winter to help warm the 
air that I breathe and I hope it will work because this is getting a bit frustrating  
Thanks Sam

I have cold weather/exertional asthma. Though, I only have it when I'm out of shape.

Anyway, I kinda get the same sensation sometimes after taking a big puff. It's 
accompanied by a little light headedness. Personally, I think it's from 
overdialation.

I dunno. It goes away after a while. I just remember that the better shape I'm in, 
the less asthma I have.
   
 	
 29-04.-2005, 02:45 PM 	  #5 	
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 Re: Burning Lungs 
I think it might be where we live - cold dry air. Perhaps controlling my breathing 
during a ride might help. My GP knows about it - he's hoping as I get fitter, it will 
get better. One can only hope.
Sam
   
 	
  	  	

 
 29-04.-2005, 04:44 PM 	  #6 	
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 Re: Burning Lungs 
Just to note that you probably shouldn't use your short acting bronchodilator 
(ventolin) prophylactically. there has been some research to suggest this might 
actually worsen lung function, in the long run. Your doctor can advise you about 
alternative long-acting bronchodilators, like salmeterol, which may be more 
appropriate to use in this way.
   
 	
 29-04.-2005, 04:54 PM 	  #7 	
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Quote:
Originally Posted by octagon
Just to note that you probably shouldn't use your short acting bronchodilator 
(ventolin) prophylactically. there has been some research to suggest this might 
actually worsen lung function, in the long run. Your doctor can advise you about 
alternative long-acting bronchodilators, like salmeterol, which may be more 
appropriate to use in this way.


I only use Ventolin before a ride otherwise I don't usually use it unless I need it. 
I regularly use a combination inhaled steroid/long acting bronchodilator - Seretide. 
Are you suggesting that it may be better that I don't take Ventolin before a ride 
because it may make things worse in the long run? Might be worth a try and just use 
the Intal Forte before the ride. Thanks, Sam.

   
 	
 29-04.-2005, 10:41 PM 	  #8 	
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 Re: Burning Lungs 
Quote:
Originally Posted by samcrx3
I seem to have a problem with my lungs burning. Taking a deep breath in and out 
hurts. I have had asthma for most of my life and I have been hoping that cycling will 
improve my lungs. I'm on a preventer + long acting bronchodilator and I always take 
Ventolin and Intal Forte before ride, but the lung burning still happens. What is it?
? How can I stop it from happening? I bought a face mask for winter to help warm the 
air that I breathe and I hope it will work because this is getting a bit frustrating  
Thanks Sam



Speak to the Nurse at your medical practice. Ask about an asthma management plan 
review. Will possibly need to book a long appointment to go right through everything. 
This is what all those purple dragon thingies are about in Drs rooms and chemists.
Have you ever read the little piece of paper that comes with the medications. Bet you 
havent - 95% havent and there is lots of important info there.

Do you use an adult spacer for your ventolin or just spray paint the inside of your 
mouth with medication and swallow 80% of the dose! No good to the lungs if its in 
your stomach. 
Do you use a peak flow meter and chart the results. They are about $20 and can be 
used to predict problems often.
Have you had your nasal passages checked over. If there is a problem there get it 
fixed - its worth it. Should breathe in through nose especially in cold as it takes 
the chill of the air. Shove a couple of folded pages of newspaper down the front of 
your jumper, wrap a scarf around your face or get a balaclava from Disposals Shop

lived and worked outside in Canberra for 15 years and the only time I suffered what 
you describe was when I had a chest infection. 


Hope you find an answer soon. Dont blame you for being frustrated.

Cheers
Hugh
   
 	
 02-05.-2005, 10:46 AM 	  #9 	
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 Re: Burning Lungs 
Quote:
Originally Posted by HughMann
Speak to the Nurse at your medical practice. Ask about an asthma management plan 
review. Will possibly need to book a long appointment to go right through everything. 
This is what all those purple dragon thingies are about in Drs rooms and chemists.
Have you ever read the little piece of paper that comes with the medications. Bet you 
havent - 95% havent and there is lots of important info there.

Do you use an adult spacer for your ventolin or just spray paint the inside of your 
mouth with medication and swallow 80% of the dose! No good to the lungs if its in 
your stomach. 
Do you use a peak flow meter and chart the results. They are about $20 and can be 
used to predict problems often.
Have you had your nasal passages checked over. If there is a problem there get it 
fixed - its worth it. Should breathe in through nose especially in cold as it takes 
the chill of the air. Shove a couple of folded pages of newspaper down the front of 
your jumper, wrap a scarf around your face or get a balaclava from Disposals Shop


lived and worked outside in Canberra for 15 years and the only time I suffered what 
you describe was when I had a chest infection. 


Hope you find an answer soon. Dont blame you for being frustrated.

Cheers
Hugh


Thanks for your help here. I'm pretty sure I'm doing all the right things. I use a 
breath a tech spacer and have a plan etc. I even see a repiratory physician. Perhaps 
controlled breathing during the ride may help?? I bought a windproof face mask for 
when it gets really cold.
Regards, Sam
   
 	
 02-05.-2005, 01:17 PM 	  #10 	
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 A warmup for the cold ... 
Quote:
Originally Posted by samcrx3
Thanks for your help here. I'm pretty sure I'm doing all the right things. I use a 
breath a tech spacer and have a plan etc. I even see a repiratory physician. Perhaps 
controlled breathing during the ride may help?? I bought a windproof face mask for 
when it gets really cold.
Regards, Sam

A "coldup" may be what your lungs need. A VERY low intensity workout to acclimate to 
cold conditions. THEN, ramp up the workout.
   
 	
 02-05.-2005, 03:02 PM 	  #11 	
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 Re: Burning Lungs 
I had that same sensation a couple of years ago, and I, too suffer from asthma. 
Turned out, however, that the burning lungs were a symptom of a coronary artery 
blockage. Make sure your doctor checks this possibility.
Take care, and good luck.
   
 	
 03-05.-2005, 09:52 PM 	  #12 	
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 Re: Burning Lungs 
Quote:
Originally Posted by samcrx3
Thanks for your help here. I'm pretty sure I'm doing all the right things. I use a 
breath a tech spacer and have a plan etc. I even see a repiratory physician. Perhaps 
controlled breathing during the ride may help?? I bought a windproof face mask for 
when it gets really cold.
Regards, Sam


If you are unsure of anything go back for a review. Didnt you get a written Plan, its 
usual.

AFIK Breath A Tech spacers are all small. Good for children but the "adult" size is 
not very big.
The A&H spacer has a volume of about 1 litre and is much more effective. Its made of 
2 conical pieces that pull apart for easy cleaning. The Breath A Tech is fine for 
travelling but for home use the larger size is more effective.

Of course the obvious fix is dont ride so hard. Take it easy and stay in the comfort 
zone during the cold weather. Have you investigated - link - Buteyko Method. Might be 
something interesting there.

Dont know about controlled breathing. Doesnt work for me for hill climbing.

Cheers
Hugh
   
 	
 04-05.-2005, 09:44 AM 	  #13 	
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 Re: Burning Lungs 
Quote:
Originally Posted by HughMann
AFIK Breath A Tech spacers are all small. Good for children but the "adult" size is 
not very big.
The A&H spacer has a volume of about 1 litre and is much more effective. Its made of 
2 conical pieces that pull apart for easy cleaning. The Breath A Tech is fine for 
travelling but for home use the larger size is more effective.

Of course the obvious fix is dont ride so hard. Take it easy and stay in the comfort 
zone during the cold weather. Have you investigated - link - Buteyko Method. Might be 
something interesting there.

Cheers
Hugh


Is the larger one called a volumatic? It may be worth a try. My asthma has really 
become a problem since we came to Bathurst. I have even had a broncoscopy to find out 
what is going on in my lungs - they are just inflamed with plugs of thick mucus. 
Thinking I might try Lyprinol or other natural remedy on top of my usual medication.

I did a ride the other day and decided to start off slow to warm up and then pick up 
the pace. It seemed to help and managed to keep a good pace even though there was a 
fierce headwind, average speed 20.5km/hr. I may have to avoid the early morning rides 
I think, it can be up to -5 in the early mornings. The cycling club here does rides 
on Saturday afternoons in winter to avoid the cold mornings, so I seriously 
considering trying the racing club because of the better time. I love riding too much 
to give up, it gives me so much excitiment and pleasure. I feel on such a high after 
riding, it feels really invigorating.
Thanks Sam
   
 	
 04-05.-2005, 10:32 AM 	  #14 	
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 Re: Burning Lungs 
i am wondering,it is normal for your lungs to "burn" during hard efforts?my lungs 
burn during hard stuff like intervals but i am fine after the workout.
   
 	
 06-05.-2005, 12:40 PM 	  #15 	
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 Re: Burning Lungs 
Just a follow up on my original post


Quote:
Originally Posted by rockmuncher
I started getting a bad burning sensation at the top of my lungs in mid February this 
year. It turned out to be an upper respiratory tract infection which I'm still 
battling. I've been off the bike (again!) for the past week and I still can't shake 
it completely.

After a high dose course of erythromycin (antibiotics) the infection appears to have 
cleared up and I'm back to training. If I had of gone to the doctor sooner I wouldn't 
have spent so much time on and off the bike. Go see your doctor...

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 Exercise induced asthma and peak flow meter (kinda long) 
Howdy!

Several weeks ago I was diagnosed with exercise induced
asthma based on my description of symptoms during exercise
of chest tightness and "burning lungs" that builds during
the first 10-30 minutes of effort. (Is there a standard
term for this "burnt" feeling in the lungs? It feels like
what happens if you exercise very hard without warming
up on a really cold day). However, I don't experience any
"wheezing" except that when it gets really severe there
is some shortness of breath.

I was prescribed an albuterol inhaler, 2 puffs 30 minutes
prior to exercise and 2-4 as needed with instructions to
supply the physician feedback after a week or so. On my own
I also got a peak flow meter (MiniWright) to monitor things.
As it turns out, my doc is away for a few weeks and when he
returns I'd like to be able to ask him some reasonably
informed questions.

I still get these symptoms during the early part of a
workout even with the albuterol but perhaps not as
bad as without (?). I expected that while I'm symptomatic
during exercise that I would see decreases in my peak flow
but this does not appear to be the case. In fact, my
peak flow does not seem to vary all that much, most of
the time within about 5% of what I would call the median,
and very seldom much less. Using albuterol does raise
the peak flow somewhat but not by much more than several
percent. Severity of symptoms seems unrelated to peak flow
readings.

Have I misunderstood the purpose of the PFM and it's
monitoring function? If the symptoms of EIA are not
always related to flow problems how else do you determine
if you are medicating it properly?

Also, is it common for the symptoms above to be greatly
diminished after the first hard efforts? I.e. after the
first half hour which includes some intervals of moderate
effort with (kind of scary) symptoms the rest of the ride
or run is good and can contain periods of significant
effort with only a hint of symptoms. Is that the albuterol
at work or is that just the way that EIA can be?

Thanks for any background or references that you can
offer!

Katoom

P.S. As I stated above I ask these questions so that I
can educate myself and work with my doctor more
effectively.


 
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"Katoom"  wrote in message
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> I expected that while I'm symptomatic
> during exercise that I would see decreases in my peak flow
> but this does not appear to be the case. In fact, my
> peak flow does not seem to vary all that much, most of
> the time within about 5% of what I would call the median,
> and very seldom much less.

My peak flow never varies much - in fact it is very good for my size etc I
thought that you had to have a reduced peak flow to be asthmatic but
apparantly that is not the case.

Saffy.



 
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"Katoom"  wrote in message
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> Howdy!
>
> Several weeks ago I was diagnosed with exercise induced
> asthma based on my description of symptoms during exercise
> of chest tightness and "burning lungs" that builds during
> the first 10-30 minutes of effort. (Is there a standard
> term for this "burnt" feeling in the lungs? It feels like
> what happens if you exercise very hard without warming
> up on a really cold day). However, I don't experience any
> "wheezing" except that when it gets really severe there
> is some shortness of breath.
>
> I was prescribed an albuterol inhaler, 2 puffs 30 minutes
> prior to exercise and 2-4 as needed with instructions to
> supply the physician feedback after a week or so. On my own
> I also got a peak flow meter (MiniWright) to monitor things.
> As it turns out, my doc is away for a few weeks and when he
> returns I'd like to be able to ask him some reasonably
> informed questions.
>
> I still get these symptoms during the early part of a
> workout even with the albuterol but perhaps not as
> bad as without (?). I expected that while I'm symptomatic
> during exercise that I would see decreases in my peak flow
> but this does not appear to be the case. In fact, my
> peak flow does not seem to vary all that much, most of
> the time within about 5% of what I would call the median,
> and very seldom much less. Using albuterol does raise
> the peak flow somewhat but not by much more than several
> percent. Severity of symptoms seems unrelated to peak flow
> readings.

Hi There,

In my case the peak flow dropped significantly with effort to start with
(more than 15%), but my average day-to-day didn't vary by much. In my case,
I don't wheeze much either...I go straight to a tight chest. If you are new
to an MDI (puffer) it can take a while to master...even the new HFA
propellant ones. Make sure your technique is up to par before you conculde
that the inhaler doesn't work for you. If the inhaler work is ok, then I
think you should talk to your physician again.

> Also, is it common for the symptoms above to be greatly
> diminished after the first hard efforts? I.e. after the
> first half hour which includes some intervals of moderate
> effort with (kind of scary) symptoms the rest of the ride
> or run is good and can contain periods of significant
> effort with only a hint of symptoms. Is that the albuterol
> at work or is that just the way that EIA can be?
>
In my case, once I got to the "bad" stage, I got used to it...I went 20+
years before getting my first puffer and was under the impression that I
didn't have asthma because that's what the kids with puffers had and I
didn't have a puffer. After the first 1/2 mile (800m) I was in the "bad"
stage and just kept on huffing and puffing along...It can be a matter of
perception or your body adjusting to the difference as it has before you
started with the inhaler.

My advice would be to check your inhaler technique, check you PF technique
(it will vary with your effort) and see if there are any changes with
exercise. If you've done so-so without it (and I know some of the doctors on
this group will flame me for this suggestion), you may wish to get a
reference to the "bad" symptoms by starting without the puffer, getting a
peak flow, and seeing what happens when you take the inhaler at that point
(like an exercise challenge that is sometimes done as part of spirometery).

Hope it helps,

Michael H.
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 10-01-2003, 09:57 AM 
Katoom 
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 Re: Exercise induced asthma and peak flow meter (kinda long) 
Howdy!

"Saffy"  wrote:
>I thought that you had to have a reduced peak flow to be
> asthmatic but apparantly that is not the case.

Ah! That's interesting to hear!

Thanks,
Katoom

 
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 10-01-2003, 10:09 AM 
Katoom 
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Howdy!

"Michael Halliwell"  wrote:
> If you are new to an MDI (puffer) it can take a while
> to master

That's the truth! At first I could feel the puffs
hitting lips, etc.. and taste the stuff even with a
spacer. Now, most of the time I don't taste it or
anything, it just feels like a hint of coolness sucked
in.

> If the inhaler work is ok, then I
> think you should talk to your physician again.

That's the plan in any case. I guess I'm confused
about whether or not I should feel "normal" (i.e.
no significant chest tightness,etc..) with the
albuterol or if I just need to "deal" with feeling
this uncomfortable at the start of exercise. It's
a new experience that has seemingly came out of
nowhere.

> reference to the "bad" symptoms by starting without the
> puffer, getting a peak flow, and seeing what happens when
> you take the inhaler at that point

The value (and advisability) of such an experiment is
one of the questions that I had for the doc.

> Hope it helps,

It does indeed, thanks!


Katoom




 
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 10-02-2003, 03:32 AM 
Richard Friedel 
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 Re: Exercise induced asthma and peak flow meter (kinda long) 
Katoom wrote:
>
> Howdy!
>
> Several weeks ago I was diagnosed with exercise induced
> asthma based on my description of symptoms during exercise
> of chest tightness and "burning lungs" that builds during
> the first 10-30 minutes of effort. (Is there a standard
> term for this "burnt" feeling in the lungs? It feels like
> what happens if you exercise very hard without warming
> up on a really cold day). However, I don't experience any
> "wheezing" except that when it gets really severe there
> is some shortness of breath.
>
> I was prescribed an albuterol inhaler, 2 puffs 30 minutes
> prior to exercise and 2-4 as needed with instructions to
> supply the physician feedback after a week or so. On my own
> I also got a peak flow meter (MiniWright) to monitor things.
> As it turns out, my doc is away for a few weeks and when he
> returns I'd like to be able to ask him some reasonably
> informed questions.
>
> I still get these symptoms during the early part of a
> workout even with the albuterol but perhaps not as
> bad as without (?). I expected that while I'm symptomatic
> during exercise that I would see decreases in my peak flow
> but this does not appear to be the case. In fact, my
> peak flow does not seem to vary all that much, most of
> the time within about 5% of what I would call the median,
> and very seldom much less. Using albuterol does raise
> the peak flow somewhat but not by much more than several
> percent. Severity of symptoms seems unrelated to peak flow
> readings.
>
> Have I misunderstood the purpose of the PFM and it's
> monitoring function? If the symptoms of EIA are not
> always related to flow problems how else do you determine
> if you are medicating it properly?
>
> Also, is it common for the symptoms above to be greatly
> diminished after the first hard efforts? I.e. after the
> first half hour which includes some intervals of moderate
> effort with (kind of scary) symptoms the rest of the ride
> or run is good and can contain periods of significant
> effort with only a hint of symptoms. Is that the albuterol
> at work or is that just the way that EIA can be?
>
> Thanks for any background or references that you can
> offer!
>
> Katoom
>
> P.S. As I stated above I ask these questions so that I
> can educate myself and work with my doctor more
> effectively.

Well, with my bronchitis tending to cause a breathing difficulties on
exertion but not so much an actual spasm of the airways, maintenance of
breathing from the diaphragm seems to be a remedy. It also stops wheeze,
but has to be done properly.

Choose some exercise which is as steady and monotonous as possible, that
is to say not rope jumping or aerobics but walking up a hill or
treadmill exercise. Then make authentic diaphragmatic breathing the top
priority. If you breathe thru the nose, try pressing the tip of the
tongue against the palate or front teeth on an inhale. If you breathe
thru the mouth, see that each inhale is really wired to (not just
synchronized with) a feeling of contraction of the diaphragm. If you've
learned "deep breathing" by lying on your back and placing one hand on
the chest and the other on the abdomen, then it might be best to forget
about it. It is only belly puffing, which can be done without breathing
at all!

If the tongue on the palate stuff does not seem to help, there is the
technique using an incentive spiromter ((f. i. Voldyne) as taught to
post-operative patients who may tend to breathe shallowly owing to
operation incisions.

As can be seen from descriptions of asthma, proper diaphragm action is
emphasized, so the system is at least logical. Recent research is
centered on the fact that a healthy person quickly overcomes an airway
spasm caused by a provocation test (asthma diagnosis), but cannot
overcome it if prevented from taking a deep breath. An asthmatic cannot
overcome the spasm by normal breathing maneuvers, but this would seem to
be a pointer toward using breathing techniques rather than using asthma
drugs.

The problem would of course remain that many will want to play games
with others and not stick to monotonous workouts. Regards, Richard
Friedel.

 
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 10-02-2003, 10:00 AM 
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Peak flow is pretty good at detecting narrowing of the larger airway but
doesn't work well for the smaller airways. You need a much more sensitive
device for that (spirometry) and it may not be worth the expense and hassle.
Thus you may not show much difference with Albuterol. "Generally" a 15%
change is noteworthy but not always the case.

More indicative is wether it makes exercise go better. Your feedback makes
it sound like it isn't helping much. Make sure you are reasonably hydrated
before exercise. Dehydration will make it worse. If there is an
asthma/allergy component then something in the environment where you are
exercising may be compromising the issue. Possibly change location or
exercise to check it out. Warm up very slowly. Give the body a chance to get
accustomed to the load.

If you are expanding your "boundries" and pushing aerobic fitness you may
just be hitting your own personal wall. Anyone will get that lung burning
feeling if pushed harder than they are used to. Increases should not be more
than 10% of current load per week

Lastly, it could be a cardiac issue. You need to take a look at your age,
family history, weight, nutrutional status, all that heart disease stuff and
possibly run this by the physician as at least a remote possibility. If the
heart can't pump it the feeling will be the same in the lungs.

--
F. Merkel
Respiratory Care Practitioner
Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America-WA Branch"

"Erik Eckel	  Apr 14 1998, 12:00 am     show options	

I'm a cyclist that's been on Ventolin/Proventil for four years.  A year 
ago I began taking Vanceril (2x twice a day).  Three weeks ago I was 
switched to Serevent and Flovent 2x twice a day.  Now, whenever I start 
a workout at high energy, I experience a painful burning in my lungs. 
It feels almost as if I swallowed a grapefruit whole or something, and 
this feeling takes awhile to dissipate, and it only does so once my 
heart rate lowers considerably.  I never used to experience this, except 


on very cold days (ambient air temperature <45 degrees F.)  Now, it 
occurs at ambient air temperatures of 70 degrees F.  Is this my meds? 
I'm also now taking some pill for post nasal drip and Nasonex, which I 
never took before."

"Jeremy Broughton	  Apr 4 1997, 1:00 am     show options	

I recently began running after a 4 year lapse.  I ran cross-country in 
high school for 3 years and was quite good, (that was 3 years ago), I 
have neglected my health for the past 3 years in order to concentrate on 
school, but now that I have graduated, and gained 25 pounds in the 
process, I have enough free time to begin training again......ANYWAYS, 
my problem is that I have been running in cold weather (-3 to -10 
celcius), and my lungs have begin to hurt very badly about 1/2 way 
through my run, and persists for about an hour after I have stopped, I 
have difficulty taking full breaths due to the pain.  Is this due to the 
cold weather...or some other factor you might suggest?? I have 
absolutely NO history of asthma. any help is greatly appreciated. 


Jeremy Broughton"

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Posted by Carol on August 21, 1998 at 17:43:58:


Does anyone else have these symptoms? I have the sensation that I am exhaling very 
hot air. My lungs and throat feel like I have been inhaling Hot , dry air--like 
sucking on a hair dryer hose. I was told I have asthma recently, but I have no 
trouble breathing and am on Accolate. This symptom comes and goes.
Sound familiar to anyone? HELP. 
Thanks, 
Carol
Please e-mail me if you know what this is. (I'm not sure how I got to this web site)."

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I've even completed triathlons without training, and know very well the feeling of being out of shape. Having lung burn after running to the local mailbox at the end of the street and getting severe pain in the lungs is not just a case of being "out of shape".