I am trying to find reasons to step up my exercise routine. I know that exercise is GREAT for CF and keeps us nice and open. This may be a dumb question, but does exercise actually help us fight infection? For example, if I am in the beginning stages of an exacerbation and I choose to step up the hiking or whatever, could that potentially fight off that infection to the point that I wouldn't need to treat it? vs. if I were to choose not to exercise that week. Does getting O2 and air deep in our lungs actually help KILL some of the bacteria or infection? I know it keeps us open and I know it helps us clear, but are there other benefits? Hope this quetions makes a lick of sense<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
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I am trying to find reasons to step up my exercise routine. I know that exercise is GREAT for CF and keeps us nice and open. This may be a dumb question, but does exercise actually help us fight infection? For example, if I am in the beginning stages of an exacerbation and I choose to step up the hiking or whatever, could that potentially fight off that infection to the point that I wouldn't need to treat it? vs. if I were to choose not to exercise that week. Does getting O2 and air deep in our lungs actually help KILL some of the bacteria or infection? I know it keeps us open and I know it helps us clear, but are there other benefits? Hope this quetions makes a lick of sense<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
I am trying to find reasons to step up my exercise routine. I know that exercise is GREAT for CF and keeps us nice and open. This may be a dumb question, but does exercise actually help us fight infection? For example, if I am in the beginning stages of an exacerbation and I choose to step up the hiking or whatever, could that potentially fight off that infection to the point that I wouldn't need to treat it? vs. if I were to choose not to exercise that week. Does getting O2 and air deep in our lungs actually help KILL some of the bacteria or infection? I know it keeps us open and I know it helps us clear, but are there other benefits? Hope this quetions makes a lick of sense<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
I am trying to find reasons to step up my exercise routine. I know that exercise is GREAT for CF and keeps us nice and open. This may be a dumb question, but does exercise actually help us fight infection? For example, if I am in the beginning stages of an exacerbation and I choose to step up the hiking or whatever, could that potentially fight off that infection to the point that I wouldn't need to treat it? vs. if I were to choose not to exercise that week. Does getting O2 and air deep in our lungs actually help KILL some of the bacteria or infection? I know it keeps us open and I know it helps us clear, but are there other benefits? Hope this quetions makes a lick of sense<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
I am trying to find reasons to step up my exercise routine. I know that exercise is GREAT for CF and keeps us nice and open. This may be a dumb question, but does exercise actually help us fight infection? For example, if I am in the beginning stages of an exacerbation and I choose to step up the hiking or whatever, could that potentially fight off that infection to the point that I wouldn't need to treat it? vs. if I were to choose not to exercise that week. Does getting O2 and air deep in our lungs actually help KILL some of the bacteria or infection? I know it keeps us open and I know it helps us clear, but are there other benefits? Hope this quetions makes a lick of sense<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
I see exercise as beneficial for theses reasons:
1. Mentally/emotionally---helps us feel better
2. Lung Clearnance---exercise can make you cough and clear out secretions
3. Endurance and Fitness---The stronger and more fit a person, the stronger their immune system is likely to be. That's what is going to help you fight off infections and recover faster. In some cases, it could improve your pft's.
When I was young I used to be able to fight off infections, but haven't been able to do that for a couple years now. You may be able to do it, but you'd have to be the judge of that.
*IF you feel like you are getting sick, I'd be careful and not "over do it". That can run you down and make you feel worse. I wouldn't avoid exercise if you feel like you might be more congested and feeling crummy. Sometimes once you start exercising you feel much better. Just be careful. Some days are not going to be as good as others.
1. Mentally/emotionally---helps us feel better
2. Lung Clearnance---exercise can make you cough and clear out secretions
3. Endurance and Fitness---The stronger and more fit a person, the stronger their immune system is likely to be. That's what is going to help you fight off infections and recover faster. In some cases, it could improve your pft's.
When I was young I used to be able to fight off infections, but haven't been able to do that for a couple years now. You may be able to do it, but you'd have to be the judge of that.
*IF you feel like you are getting sick, I'd be careful and not "over do it". That can run you down and make you feel worse. I wouldn't avoid exercise if you feel like you might be more congested and feeling crummy. Sometimes once you start exercising you feel much better. Just be careful. Some days are not going to be as good as others.
I see exercise as beneficial for theses reasons:
1. Mentally/emotionally---helps us feel better
2. Lung Clearnance---exercise can make you cough and clear out secretions
3. Endurance and Fitness---The stronger and more fit a person, the stronger their immune system is likely to be. That's what is going to help you fight off infections and recover faster. In some cases, it could improve your pft's.
When I was young I used to be able to fight off infections, but haven't been able to do that for a couple years now. You may be able to do it, but you'd have to be the judge of that.
*IF you feel like you are getting sick, I'd be careful and not "over do it". That can run you down and make you feel worse. I wouldn't avoid exercise if you feel like you might be more congested and feeling crummy. Sometimes once you start exercising you feel much better. Just be careful. Some days are not going to be as good as others.
1. Mentally/emotionally---helps us feel better
2. Lung Clearnance---exercise can make you cough and clear out secretions
3. Endurance and Fitness---The stronger and more fit a person, the stronger their immune system is likely to be. That's what is going to help you fight off infections and recover faster. In some cases, it could improve your pft's.
When I was young I used to be able to fight off infections, but haven't been able to do that for a couple years now. You may be able to do it, but you'd have to be the judge of that.
*IF you feel like you are getting sick, I'd be careful and not "over do it". That can run you down and make you feel worse. I wouldn't avoid exercise if you feel like you might be more congested and feeling crummy. Sometimes once you start exercising you feel much better. Just be careful. Some days are not going to be as good as others.
I see exercise as beneficial for theses reasons:
1. Mentally/emotionally---helps us feel better
2. Lung Clearnance---exercise can make you cough and clear out secretions
3. Endurance and Fitness---The stronger and more fit a person, the stronger their immune system is likely to be. That's what is going to help you fight off infections and recover faster. In some cases, it could improve your pft's.
When I was young I used to be able to fight off infections, but haven't been able to do that for a couple years now. You may be able to do it, but you'd have to be the judge of that.
*IF you feel like you are getting sick, I'd be careful and not "over do it". That can run you down and make you feel worse. I wouldn't avoid exercise if you feel like you might be more congested and feeling crummy. Sometimes once you start exercising you feel much better. Just be careful. Some days are not going to be as good as others.
1. Mentally/emotionally---helps us feel better
2. Lung Clearnance---exercise can make you cough and clear out secretions
3. Endurance and Fitness---The stronger and more fit a person, the stronger their immune system is likely to be. That's what is going to help you fight off infections and recover faster. In some cases, it could improve your pft's.
When I was young I used to be able to fight off infections, but haven't been able to do that for a couple years now. You may be able to do it, but you'd have to be the judge of that.
*IF you feel like you are getting sick, I'd be careful and not "over do it". That can run you down and make you feel worse. I wouldn't avoid exercise if you feel like you might be more congested and feeling crummy. Sometimes once you start exercising you feel much better. Just be careful. Some days are not going to be as good as others.
I see exercise as beneficial for theses reasons:
1. Mentally/emotionally---helps us feel better
2. Lung Clearnance---exercise can make you cough and clear out secretions
3. Endurance and Fitness---The stronger and more fit a person, the stronger their immune system is likely to be. That's what is going to help you fight off infections and recover faster. In some cases, it could improve your pft's.
When I was young I used to be able to fight off infections, but haven't been able to do that for a couple years now. You may be able to do it, but you'd have to be the judge of that.
*IF you feel like you are getting sick, I'd be careful and not "over do it". That can run you down and make you feel worse. I wouldn't avoid exercise if you feel like you might be more congested and feeling crummy. Sometimes once you start exercising you feel much better. Just be careful. Some days are not going to be as good as others.
1. Mentally/emotionally---helps us feel better
2. Lung Clearnance---exercise can make you cough and clear out secretions
3. Endurance and Fitness---The stronger and more fit a person, the stronger their immune system is likely to be. That's what is going to help you fight off infections and recover faster. In some cases, it could improve your pft's.
When I was young I used to be able to fight off infections, but haven't been able to do that for a couple years now. You may be able to do it, but you'd have to be the judge of that.
*IF you feel like you are getting sick, I'd be careful and not "over do it". That can run you down and make you feel worse. I wouldn't avoid exercise if you feel like you might be more congested and feeling crummy. Sometimes once you start exercising you feel much better. Just be careful. Some days are not going to be as good as others.
I see exercise as beneficial for theses reasons:
1. Mentally/emotionally---helps us feel better
2. Lung Clearnance---exercise can make you cough and clear out secretions
3. Endurance and Fitness---The stronger and more fit a person, the stronger their immune system is likely to be. That's what is going to help you fight off infections and recover faster. In some cases, it could improve your pft's.
When I was young I used to be able to fight off infections, but haven't been able to do that for a couple years now. You may be able to do it, but you'd have to be the judge of that.
*IF you feel like you are getting sick, I'd be careful and not "over do it". That can run you down and make you feel worse. I wouldn't avoid exercise if you feel like you might be more congested and feeling crummy. Sometimes once you start exercising you feel much better. Just be careful. Some days are not going to be as good as others.
1. Mentally/emotionally---helps us feel better
2. Lung Clearnance---exercise can make you cough and clear out secretions
3. Endurance and Fitness---The stronger and more fit a person, the stronger their immune system is likely to be. That's what is going to help you fight off infections and recover faster. In some cases, it could improve your pft's.
When I was young I used to be able to fight off infections, but haven't been able to do that for a couple years now. You may be able to do it, but you'd have to be the judge of that.
*IF you feel like you are getting sick, I'd be careful and not "over do it". That can run you down and make you feel worse. I wouldn't avoid exercise if you feel like you might be more congested and feeling crummy. Sometimes once you start exercising you feel much better. Just be careful. Some days are not going to be as good as others.
Exercise is very beneficial, thats pretty much a given for everyone on the planet, but for us with cf is it important. I notice as long as i am walking on my treadmill regularly, i feel more energetic in general throughout the day. When i feel like crap , i take the night off or i just walk slower and not overdo it. I feel like i am getting a cold ( actually know i am) and have been feeling more out of breath these past few days and last night i walked on the treadmill a bit slower than normally to avoid a nasty coughing fit.
When i am sick, i tend to try to keep walking on the treadmill to avoid losing lung function.
As for exercise helping us fight infection.... Im not sure, but i would bet it would definitely be a big help. I do know when i was younger ( early 20's) i used to bike ride every single day ( since it was my only means of transportation) I was as healthy as a horse . Then again i was very mild then and much younger. Now that i am older i am surely feeling my age sometimes ( back pain, hips hurt, knees etc.) but exercise always makes me feel better, emotionally ( exercise releases endorphins in the blood stream which boosts our mood) and physically.
I agree with John about not overdoing it if you are feeling sick
When i am sick, i tend to try to keep walking on the treadmill to avoid losing lung function.
As for exercise helping us fight infection.... Im not sure, but i would bet it would definitely be a big help. I do know when i was younger ( early 20's) i used to bike ride every single day ( since it was my only means of transportation) I was as healthy as a horse . Then again i was very mild then and much younger. Now that i am older i am surely feeling my age sometimes ( back pain, hips hurt, knees etc.) but exercise always makes me feel better, emotionally ( exercise releases endorphins in the blood stream which boosts our mood) and physically.
I agree with John about not overdoing it if you are feeling sick
Exercise is very beneficial, thats pretty much a given for everyone on the planet, but for us with cf is it important. I notice as long as i am walking on my treadmill regularly, i feel more energetic in general throughout the day. When i feel like crap , i take the night off or i just walk slower and not overdo it. I feel like i am getting a cold ( actually know i am) and have been feeling more out of breath these past few days and last night i walked on the treadmill a bit slower than normally to avoid a nasty coughing fit.
When i am sick, i tend to try to keep walking on the treadmill to avoid losing lung function.
As for exercise helping us fight infection.... Im not sure, but i would bet it would definitely be a big help. I do know when i was younger ( early 20's) i used to bike ride every single day ( since it was my only means of transportation) I was as healthy as a horse . Then again i was very mild then and much younger. Now that i am older i am surely feeling my age sometimes ( back pain, hips hurt, knees etc.) but exercise always makes me feel better, emotionally ( exercise releases endorphins in the blood stream which boosts our mood) and physically.
I agree with John about not overdoing it if you are feeling sick
When i am sick, i tend to try to keep walking on the treadmill to avoid losing lung function.
As for exercise helping us fight infection.... Im not sure, but i would bet it would definitely be a big help. I do know when i was younger ( early 20's) i used to bike ride every single day ( since it was my only means of transportation) I was as healthy as a horse . Then again i was very mild then and much younger. Now that i am older i am surely feeling my age sometimes ( back pain, hips hurt, knees etc.) but exercise always makes me feel better, emotionally ( exercise releases endorphins in the blood stream which boosts our mood) and physically.
I agree with John about not overdoing it if you are feeling sick
Exercise is very beneficial, thats pretty much a given for everyone on the planet, but for us with cf is it important. I notice as long as i am walking on my treadmill regularly, i feel more energetic in general throughout the day. When i feel like crap , i take the night off or i just walk slower and not overdo it. I feel like i am getting a cold ( actually know i am) and have been feeling more out of breath these past few days and last night i walked on the treadmill a bit slower than normally to avoid a nasty coughing fit.
When i am sick, i tend to try to keep walking on the treadmill to avoid losing lung function.
As for exercise helping us fight infection.... Im not sure, but i would bet it would definitely be a big help. I do know when i was younger ( early 20's) i used to bike ride every single day ( since it was my only means of transportation) I was as healthy as a horse . Then again i was very mild then and much younger. Now that i am older i am surely feeling my age sometimes ( back pain, hips hurt, knees etc.) but exercise always makes me feel better, emotionally ( exercise releases endorphins in the blood stream which boosts our mood) and physically.
I agree with John about not overdoing it if you are feeling sick
When i am sick, i tend to try to keep walking on the treadmill to avoid losing lung function.
As for exercise helping us fight infection.... Im not sure, but i would bet it would definitely be a big help. I do know when i was younger ( early 20's) i used to bike ride every single day ( since it was my only means of transportation) I was as healthy as a horse . Then again i was very mild then and much younger. Now that i am older i am surely feeling my age sometimes ( back pain, hips hurt, knees etc.) but exercise always makes me feel better, emotionally ( exercise releases endorphins in the blood stream which boosts our mood) and physically.
I agree with John about not overdoing it if you are feeling sick
Exercise is very beneficial, thats pretty much a given for everyone on the planet, but for us with cf is it important. I notice as long as i am walking on my treadmill regularly, i feel more energetic in general throughout the day. When i feel like crap , i take the night off or i just walk slower and not overdo it. I feel like i am getting a cold ( actually know i am) and have been feeling more out of breath these past few days and last night i walked on the treadmill a bit slower than normally to avoid a nasty coughing fit.
When i am sick, i tend to try to keep walking on the treadmill to avoid losing lung function.
As for exercise helping us fight infection.... Im not sure, but i would bet it would definitely be a big help. I do know when i was younger ( early 20's) i used to bike ride every single day ( since it was my only means of transportation) I was as healthy as a horse . Then again i was very mild then and much younger. Now that i am older i am surely feeling my age sometimes ( back pain, hips hurt, knees etc.) but exercise always makes me feel better, emotionally ( exercise releases endorphins in the blood stream which boosts our mood) and physically.
I agree with John about not overdoing it if you are feeling sick
When i am sick, i tend to try to keep walking on the treadmill to avoid losing lung function.
As for exercise helping us fight infection.... Im not sure, but i would bet it would definitely be a big help. I do know when i was younger ( early 20's) i used to bike ride every single day ( since it was my only means of transportation) I was as healthy as a horse . Then again i was very mild then and much younger. Now that i am older i am surely feeling my age sometimes ( back pain, hips hurt, knees etc.) but exercise always makes me feel better, emotionally ( exercise releases endorphins in the blood stream which boosts our mood) and physically.
I agree with John about not overdoing it if you are feeling sick
Exercise is very beneficial, thats pretty much a given for everyone on the planet, but for us with cf is it important. I notice as long as i am walking on my treadmill regularly, i feel more energetic in general throughout the day. When i feel like crap , i take the night off or i just walk slower and not overdo it. I feel like i am getting a cold ( actually know i am) and have been feeling more out of breath these past few days and last night i walked on the treadmill a bit slower than normally to avoid a nasty coughing fit.
When i am sick, i tend to try to keep walking on the treadmill to avoid losing lung function.
As for exercise helping us fight infection.... Im not sure, but i would bet it would definitely be a big help. I do know when i was younger ( early 20's) i used to bike ride every single day ( since it was my only means of transportation) I was as healthy as a horse . Then again i was very mild then and much younger. Now that i am older i am surely feeling my age sometimes ( back pain, hips hurt, knees etc.) but exercise always makes me feel better, emotionally ( exercise releases endorphins in the blood stream which boosts our mood) and physically.
I agree with John about not overdoing it if you are feeling sick
When i am sick, i tend to try to keep walking on the treadmill to avoid losing lung function.
As for exercise helping us fight infection.... Im not sure, but i would bet it would definitely be a big help. I do know when i was younger ( early 20's) i used to bike ride every single day ( since it was my only means of transportation) I was as healthy as a horse . Then again i was very mild then and much younger. Now that i am older i am surely feeling my age sometimes ( back pain, hips hurt, knees etc.) but exercise always makes me feel better, emotionally ( exercise releases endorphins in the blood stream which boosts our mood) and physically.
I agree with John about not overdoing it if you are feeling sick
Exercise actually hydrates the lungs.
This keeps mucus moving and thus helps prevent infection.
Exercise isn't an antibiotic and therefore will not kill an overgrowth of say, PA.
Since I've been working out the past year, I've seen my small airway function increase quite a bit. This means that my lung function is higher.
It took me about a year from wanting to exercise to actually doing it. So don't get too discouraged if it takes a while for you to change your lifestyle. It truly is a lifestyle change.
This keeps mucus moving and thus helps prevent infection.
Exercise isn't an antibiotic and therefore will not kill an overgrowth of say, PA.
Since I've been working out the past year, I've seen my small airway function increase quite a bit. This means that my lung function is higher.
It took me about a year from wanting to exercise to actually doing it. So don't get too discouraged if it takes a while for you to change your lifestyle. It truly is a lifestyle change.
Exercise actually hydrates the lungs.
This keeps mucus moving and thus helps prevent infection.
Exercise isn't an antibiotic and therefore will not kill an overgrowth of say, PA.
Since I've been working out the past year, I've seen my small airway function increase quite a bit. This means that my lung function is higher.
It took me about a year from wanting to exercise to actually doing it. So don't get too discouraged if it takes a while for you to change your lifestyle. It truly is a lifestyle change.
This keeps mucus moving and thus helps prevent infection.
Exercise isn't an antibiotic and therefore will not kill an overgrowth of say, PA.
Since I've been working out the past year, I've seen my small airway function increase quite a bit. This means that my lung function is higher.
It took me about a year from wanting to exercise to actually doing it. So don't get too discouraged if it takes a while for you to change your lifestyle. It truly is a lifestyle change.
Exercise actually hydrates the lungs.
This keeps mucus moving and thus helps prevent infection.
Exercise isn't an antibiotic and therefore will not kill an overgrowth of say, PA.
Since I've been working out the past year, I've seen my small airway function increase quite a bit. This means that my lung function is higher.
It took me about a year from wanting to exercise to actually doing it. So don't get too discouraged if it takes a while for you to change your lifestyle. It truly is a lifestyle change.
This keeps mucus moving and thus helps prevent infection.
Exercise isn't an antibiotic and therefore will not kill an overgrowth of say, PA.
Since I've been working out the past year, I've seen my small airway function increase quite a bit. This means that my lung function is higher.
It took me about a year from wanting to exercise to actually doing it. So don't get too discouraged if it takes a while for you to change your lifestyle. It truly is a lifestyle change.
Exercise actually hydrates the lungs.
This keeps mucus moving and thus helps prevent infection.
Exercise isn't an antibiotic and therefore will not kill an overgrowth of say, PA.
Since I've been working out the past year, I've seen my small airway function increase quite a bit. This means that my lung function is higher.
It took me about a year from wanting to exercise to actually doing it. So don't get too discouraged if it takes a while for you to change your lifestyle. It truly is a lifestyle change.
This keeps mucus moving and thus helps prevent infection.
Exercise isn't an antibiotic and therefore will not kill an overgrowth of say, PA.
Since I've been working out the past year, I've seen my small airway function increase quite a bit. This means that my lung function is higher.
It took me about a year from wanting to exercise to actually doing it. So don't get too discouraged if it takes a while for you to change your lifestyle. It truly is a lifestyle change.
Exercise actually hydrates the lungs.
This keeps mucus moving and thus helps prevent infection.
Exercise isn't an antibiotic and therefore will not kill an overgrowth of say, PA.
Since I've been working out the past year, I've seen my small airway function increase quite a bit. This means that my lung function is higher.
It took me about a year from wanting to exercise to actually doing it. So don't get too discouraged if it takes a while for you to change your lifestyle. It truly is a lifestyle change.
This keeps mucus moving and thus helps prevent infection.
Exercise isn't an antibiotic and therefore will not kill an overgrowth of say, PA.
Since I've been working out the past year, I've seen my small airway function increase quite a bit. This means that my lung function is higher.
It took me about a year from wanting to exercise to actually doing it. So don't get too discouraged if it takes a while for you to change your lifestyle. It truly is a lifestyle change.