Exercising regularly can actually help your asthma to improve. Staying fit and healthy can also stop you from becoming physically dependent on others. Walking is great exercise. Plan to walk every day. Swimming is also a great exercise.
Yoga is a good form of exercise for people with asthma.
Some leisure centres run classes especially for older people Your doctor may suggest you take a puff or two of your reliever inhaler before you start exercising. This can help to stop asthma symptoms from appearing. Remember to take your reliever inhaler with you whenever you leave the house, just in case you need to use it. It is very important that you understand what triggers your asthma and, as far as possible, try and avoid them. Equally, it is vitally important that you know how to use your inhalers and take your medicines regularly.