Respiratory allergies, dry skin, dehydration and hyperthermia are some of the problems that affect athletes during autumn and winter.
The dry climate and low humidity, common in winter, require greater care of the body, especially before physical exercise. Second World Health Organization (WHO), For air quality to be considered “good”, the air humidity level must be between 40% and 70%.
Respiratory diseases are frequent at this time of year, in addition to the explosion of cases of rhinitis, sinusitis, pneumonia, etc. But what can you do to minimize these instances and exercise without overtaxing your body?
Dry weather and exercise: body care
“Dry air and environmental pollution can worsen breathing ability”, explains Andrea Nathan, pulmonologist at the Sírio-Libanês hospital, in Sao Paulo, told CNN. Even the expert says so “For those with breathing problems, this decompensation can be even worse, accentuating the symptoms of conditions such as asthma, bronchitis and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).”
In regards to sports, performance may decrease due to these airway conditions. It is worth remembering that, during physical activity, it is common to increase the volume of inhaled air.
Suggestions
So, in addition to drinking more water, it is important to pay attention to the driest times, between 11am and 5pm. Experts point out that with low humidity, dry airways can cause tiredness, headaches and nausea.
The pulmonologist Rodrigo Santiagoin an interview with the Globo Esporte website, he gives some advice:
- Constant hydration;
- Nasal washing 3 to 5 times a day with saline solution;
- Keep environments humidified. To do this, you can use wet towels, basins/buckets filled with water, or even a humidifier. However, you must avoid allowing the appliance to remain on for more than 3-4 hours in the room, otherwise you run the risk of overdoing it, humidifying the environment too much and encouraging the appearance of fungi.
Source: Terra
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