Ever since I was a little girl, I've had a headache and a pain in my chest (burning bronchial tubes?) every time I play sports. Do you have any idea why this happens to me?

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asthmatic since forever. pumps: breo ellipta 200 and ventolin 100 I had 2 pulmonary embolisms, one at 16 years old because of the pill and one at 24 years old because of hereditary causes. other medications: celexa, rivotril, melatonin, xarelto and of course my pumps after the effort I rest and it ends up going from a few minutes to a few hours. I have no heart or brain problems no matter how intense my sport is, it always does and I'm not someone who gets migraines daccord merci ;) when I do sports, should I breathe through my nose or mouth or both?

Alexandre Chagnon · Accepted Answer

I'm not an expert on this (a doctor would probably be better able to help you find the cause, since he or she is the diagnostic specialist), but it is possible that this effect is related to the fact that you have asthma. Sometimes people develop a headache because they are not breathing properly. This is what happens when people who are not used to it make a vigorous effort in the pool by cutting off their breathing too abruptly or for too long. In your case, your asthma (and scarring from your embolisms, to a lesser extent) may make it difficult for you to properly oxygenate your body (and your head). One way to test whether this effect could be the cause of your situation is to take Ventolin about 30 minutes before exercise and exaggerate your breathing somewhat.I would also recommend that you ask a doctor about this so that together you can get more information about it.Happy day,Alexandre Chagnon, pharmacist Simply breathe enough! :) don't focus on your breathing, so let's say both!