Encourage her to warm up by walking, stretching, and briefly running in place before exercising. When the game's over, a little more walking and stretching can help keep her airways from tightening up. If possible, have her avoid exercising in places where she'll be exposed to extra irritants, such as dust, pollen, animal dander, or air pollutants. And if she's exercising in the cold, a scarf or a mask around her mouth and nose area can be a big help. Above all, encourage your child to stay active.
Regular exercise is good for any kid, asthma or no asthma.
And once your child controls his asthma on the basketball court or the soccer field, he'll have the confidence to control it in the rest of his life. 2000 January 2. . Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise. American Academy of Allergy Asthma and Immunology. Allergies, asthma and the Olympics.