Exercise if you have asthma

I started some light strength training 2 weeks ago, basic things like lunges, push ups, curls, crunches ect. I noticed that I would have problems with my asthma during it mainly from how I was breathing while exercising because I was trying to breathe as they say you should following the exercise directions. Once I just followed the way my body was naturally directing my breathing, I noticed that after exercising for 20-30 minutes before bed, that I could breathe great and didn't need to use my rescue inhalor during the night (which I normally have to do nightly). I also noticed that it helped with asthma as far as things like going up too many stairs or long walks, I can do more now without having a problem. What I do to avoid having major problems throughout my routine is that I keep a bottle of cold water nearby and take a sip or two between reps. That keeps me hydrated and my airway clear. I've also been advised by doctors that swimming is very good for people with asthma.

One exercise that was recommend to me was singing, and chanting, and I thought oh heck I love to sing and Chant, as this strengthens the lungs as long as you are using very deep full breaths, and that is what I focus on doing... I find walking one or two miles a day at a pace I am comfortable with helps too, and when my asthma is not acting up I will go at a faster pace, as a pace that will not act it up. My asthma is not really bad, the only triggers so far with it is pork allergies, and sudden temperature or atmospheric pressure drops like suddenly before it rains, as mine is triggered by the stuff in my sinuses dropping to my lungs, as my sinuses do not drain right, so also for me drinking nettle tea, and drinking water all the time, or some kind of drink.. I find coca cola helps keep my throat clear.... helps me personally, as well as exposing myself to different temperate changes more often than I would seems to help as my body does not react to it as bad then.. When the Atmospheric pressure drops and I know it is if I stand outside for a few minutes and let the first raindrops fall on me I have noticed this helps so it's common for me to go outside and greet the first dropped of rain then come back indoors... This site has alot of tips and tricks, I got this in my email today, not only for adults but for children, probably better than any of my recommendations :) http://www.lungusa.org/site/pp.asp?c=dvLUK9O0E&b=44352&tr=y&auid=2784002 Take care, - DNatureofDTrain