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stage. The technique should be done with loose lips, breathing out for two seconds then in for two seconds. The breathing should not be done to the point of wheezing. This breathing should be practiced before participating in the designated activity (Roberts15). Of course, if there is any danger of triggering an asthma attack, stop the activity immediately and concentrate on the controlled breathing technique and use any medications necessary. In most cases the necessity to stop the activity will not occur. Using these guide lines, the asthmatic will be able to participate comftorably in an exercise program, quite possibly for the first time. Being able to incorportate exercise into an asthmatic’s life will be very beneficial. Many asthmatics will be thrilled and amazed that

they are now participating in events they thought were to never be a part of their life. Many asthmatics may leave the complex behind that they are different or perhaps not as good as everyone else. Asthmatics can perform just as well as anyone else in physical activities. In fact, asthmatics have won gold medals at the Olympic games, but that is another topic. Works Cited American Medical Association. Essential Guide to Asthma. New York: Pocket, 1998. Brown, H. Morrow. The Allergy and Asthma Reference Book. San Francisco: Harper, 1985. Haas, Dr. Francois, and Dr. Shiela Sperber Haas. The Essential Asthma Book. New York: Scribner’s, 1987. Harrington, Geri. The Asthma Self-care Book: How to Control Your Asthma. New York: Harpercollens,1991. Hirt, Michael Leonard. Psychological

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