Sports and Allergy. The importance of breathing in sports

We just entered the spring and the allergies are already pounding.

 

 

There are a number of preventive measures which is convenient to know if you have Pollen allergy, especially if you do outdoor sports.

 

Importantly, the hours of highest pollen concentration in the atmosphere are during the sunrise and sunset and, therefore, at noon and at night are the best times of the day to go out and do some exercise.

 

In addition, bear in mind that the days of mild wind (7-10 m / s) or moderate (11-21 m / s), dry and sunny and the moments before the storms, are the less recommendable for its greater pollen concentration. On the contrary, when it has rained the environment is free of pollen, dust and other harmful particles.

 

Despite taking all necessary measures, many people cannot "escape" from the allergy and must resort to antihistaminic drugs and topical corticosteroids, which can cause nasal dryness as an adverse reaction.

 

Apart from allergies, if you train outdoors, you should know that dust, pollution and environmental dryness also influence your physical performance. How? Affecting the physiological functions of the nasal passages.

 

The nasal mucosa heats the air you breathe, humidifies it and filters it out of suspended particles. That's why It is recommended to always breathe through your nose. If your mucosa is not hydrated, you can suffer local discomfort, infections, colds ... If you also suffer from allergy, this can be aggravated.

 

A hydrated nasal mucosa is essential for proper breathing and good breathing is essential in sports.

 

How do you know if you have intranasal dryness?

Can not you stop sounding and scratching? Do you feel like you have something in your nose?

You probably have intranasal dryness.

 

When intranasal dryness affects your quality of life and your athletic performance, it is time to use moisturizing treatments.