RachelD Posted January 14, 2007 #1 Share Posted January 14, 2007 My sister has asthma and is concerned when we go snorkeling that she won't be able to handle it. I am thinking she will be fine... but was curious if anyone else has a different opinion, especially ones who might have asthma themselves. Of course she will ask her doctor, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wendya2J Posted January 15, 2007 #2 Share Posted January 15, 2007 hi - i have asthma and Loooooooooove to snorkel!!!! in really calm water, she would have no issues - and really its not the breathing through the snorkel, its the exercise that would make me start to wheeze...so i usually take some preventative meds and make sure my puffer is along if i need it!!! does she have a snorkel she can just try breathing through? if she has any more questions, just ask!!:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wendya2J Posted January 15, 2007 #3 Share Posted January 15, 2007 hi - i have asthma and Loooooooooove to snorkel!!!! in really calm water, she would have no issues - and really its not the breathing through the snorkel, its the exercise that would make me start to wheeze...so i usually take some preventative meds and make sure my puffer is along if i need it!!! does she have a snorkel she can just try breathing through? if she has any more questions, just ask!!:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
golfer1966 Posted January 17, 2007 #4 Share Posted January 17, 2007 and have no issues. The key is to relax in the water and breath slow. Like other post said, make sure you have your meds and puffer. I am sure she will be fine. I never checked with my Dr and I am fine. You will love it too. Have fun.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madisonswims Posted January 18, 2007 #5 Share Posted January 18, 2007 I have never had a problem snorkeling or SCUBA diving. Just have her bring her inhaler along (always a good idea anyway). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foneguy Posted January 18, 2007 #6 Share Posted January 18, 2007 i too am an asthmatic.....also a diver she should have no problem, but i can not tell, she needs to ask herself how bad is her asthma. snorkling is very relaxing, i would reccommend a snorkle lesson, they are cheap but, this is in a controlled enviroment, this way she will know that all will be ok Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beemerrider Posted January 18, 2007 #7 Share Posted January 18, 2007 if you are a scuba diver and want to dive on your cruise, make sure you bring a medical release from your family physician otherwise you will not be permitted to dive.:eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steelheads Posted January 18, 2007 #8 Share Posted January 18, 2007 I guess it depends how bad your sisters asthma is mine is not to bad but can act up when I am active. I don't know but I was totally fine. I say bring a inhaler on the boat and go for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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