If your child has asthma and wants to play sports, don't be reluctant to indulge those athletic aspirations.
Studies have shown that exercise, particularly aerobic, can actually improve the power of the lungs.
At the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta, one in five American athletes had a history of asthma. Aug. 2000 Years ago, exercise was considered dangerous for children and adults with asthma, a chronic inflammatory lung disease. However, times have changed. Parents whose children have asthma should help guide them in making a reasonable choice of activity that doesn't set them up for disappointment or failure. Check with your child's doctor to see if these activities are appropriate for your child.