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Exercise safely
- start slowly and gradually build up
- warm up before and cool down after exercising
- carry your reliever inhaler or glyceryl trinitrate (GTN) spray if you have them - use them when you need to
- wear loose, comfortable clothing and supportive non-slip shoes, like trainers
- drink plenty of water and wait for at least an hour after eating before you exercise
- use oxygen at your regular setting when exercising (if you normally use oxygen, even for just some of the time or overnight)
- be active at a level that’s right for you
- talk to your healthcare professional if exercise makes your chest feel tight or wheezy - you may find it beneficial to take a reliever inhaler 5-20 minutes before your exercise session, but you should discuss this with your healthcare professional first.
STOP exercising if you get any sudden symptoms, such as:
- chest pain or tightness
- feeling dizzy, nauseous, clammy, or cold
- feeling increasingly wheezy
- getting sore joints or muscle weakness.
We’ve developed this information in partnership with, and with funding from, Boehringer Ingelheim.