The Effects of Swimming to People with Asthma

By: John Fort Amora

There are about 300 million people worldwide who suffers from asthma. 250,000 deaths annually
are happening due to this disease. According to the study of American Academy of Allergy Asthma &
Immunology (AAAI) that when we reach the year 2025, the population of people with asthma will
increase up to 100 million.

According to National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, Asthma is a long term disease in the
lungs that inflames and narrows the airways. Having an asthma can cause chest tightness, shortness of
breath, coughing, etc.

Having an asthma is not easy. According to American Lung Association is that one of the most
known risk factors for triggering asthma is having a parent with asthma. Another is having inflammation
in the respiratory system when you were a child and having a condition in the lungs. Also, chemical and
industrial dusts can also trigger asthma.

Swimming

Swimming is a kind of sport that is good for our health. Swimming is a great recreational
activity for people of all ages. Recreational swimming can provide you with a low-impact workout and
it’s also a good way to relax and feel good. But, swimming is not just for relaxation. It can also cure
diseases, specifically Asthma.

National Asthma Council Australia stated that swimming is the best compared to other sports to
improve the lung functions of the people with asthma. But still, there are no studies that swimming can
cure asthma symptoms. As long as you’re fit, asthma is less triggered compared to people who are unfit.

Swimming is advantageous for your lungs. It is a vigorous exercise that causes the lungs to utilize
oxygen proficiency. Vigorous exercise helps your extensive muscle gatherings and lifts heart rate, which
influences your lungs to work proficiently. The more you swim, your heart rate will back off and your
circulatory strain moves forward. This makes breathing a significantly less demanding undertaking.