Respiratory Therapist Questions Wheezing

Why do I wheeze after running?

I'm 23. Usually after high intensity cardio workouts, like running, I wheeze and sometimes cough because I'm so out of breath. Why could this be happening?

2 Answers

It is probably related to reactive airway disease. Also known as exercise induced asthma
You probably have “Exercise induced Bronchospasm.” Using a bronchodilator inhaler BEFORE exercise might help. Also, if okay with your doctor, you can try coffee before exercise and magnesium since it too is a good smooth muscle relaxant.

Dr. Mitch