Impact of training on lifestyle diseases- Respiratory System
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- Impact of training on lifestyle diseases- Respiratory System
- Asthma
- Characterised by constriction of the bronchial airways and inflammation of the mucous membranes, which restrict the airways and limit breathing.
- Symptoms of shortness of breath, wheezing and coughing are seen in response to drying of the airway membranes or presence of an allergen.
- Asthma can also be exercise-induced when the air is cold and dry such as winter sports and ice-based sports and swimming due to pollutants in the water.
- The use of inhalers, warm-ups and respiratory muscle training means athletes are no longer forced to not perform.
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- COPD is an umbrella term for several conditions of the lungs where the airways become inflamed and narrow.
- Over time, the inflammation leads to permanent changes:
- Thickening of the bronchiole walls, increased mucus production, damage to the alveoli and a decrease in lung tissue elasticity.
- COPD includes severe asthma, chronic bronchitis and emphysema.
- Symptoms of persistent coughing, breathing difficulty, regular chest infections and reduced lung capacity lead to an inability to exercise and reduced quality of life.
- The effects of training
- Smoking is the biggest risk factor for developing respiratory disease.
- However, leading a sedentary lifestyle will limit the use of the lower lobes of the lung tissue, increasing the risk of infection.
- Regular Training can:
- Maintain full use of lung tissue and elasticity, decreasing the risk of infection associated with COPD.
- Decrease resting and sub-maximal frequency of breathing, reducing the onset of fatigue and making everyday tasks easier.
- Increase the surface area of alveoli and pulmonary capillaries, maximising the efficiency of gaseous exchange and the health of respiratory membranes.
- Increase respiratory muscle strength, which decreases respiratory effort.
- With the use of inspiratory muscle training, increase airflow and alleviate breathlessness, reducing the necessity for medication and enhancing quality of life.
- Smoking is the biggest risk factor for developing respiratory disease.
- Asthma
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