Sunday, 09 November 2008

Hello,
I am Dr.Kirill Stafrace, a Sports and Exercise Specialist who will be answering any queries you might have regarding your health.Any medical question you would like to ask will be answered and followed up.

This section is for you to ask the doctor any question related with Health and sports but it is not for prescribing any drugs online.

MEHFA is offering this online service for a small fee (13 Euros).Send your questions through the Contact us button from the MEHFA website.

Hereunder is an example:

I suffer from Exercise-Induced Asthma (EIA)- will regular cardiorespiratory training, such as running, help me ?

In EIA, unlike classic asthma, it is exercise itself that produces changes in the lungs which can lead to bronchospasm (a narrowing of the airways). If, when measured, your airway peak flow is reduced by more than 10 per cent by exercise, then the probable cause is EIA.
The aetiology (cause) of EIA is unknown, though dry air and low temperatures are known to act as triggers. Conversely, inhaling warm humid air will lessen the chance of occurrence. During exercise as you are breathing hard, the air is not warmed as much as at rest when it enters the lungs.
With regular training you can decrease the symptoms of EIA, but you cannot prevent them from occurring. Inhaled drugs might be required to treat your EIA but having EIA need not hinder your running provided you take the necessary precautions. The involvement of a respiratory physician might be necessary so that you undertake the necessary lung tests and often the medications are adjusted accordingly.