Can I stay active and exercise if I have asthma?

Can I stay active and exercise if I have asthma?

William Berger (Allergist and Immunologist) gives expert video advice on: What lifestyle changes should I expect after an asthma diagnosis?; Can I stay active and exercise if I have asthma?; How will asthma impact my sex life?

This very common question, especially by parents of children who have asthma, is, "Can my child participate in sports? Should I keep him away from other kids? What happens if he is in sports? If he plays soccer does he have to be the goalie, or could he be the forward or the midfielder?" The bottom line is: Yes. The fast majority of patients can participate in sports. There are many professional athletes with asthma. There are a lot of people out there with asthma who can do whatever they want as long as they get properly diagnosed and treated.