Can Intercourse Set off an Bronchial asthma Assault?

By Denise Mann 

HealthDay Reporter

THURSDAY, Nov. 10, 2022 (HealthDay Information) — Very similar to intense train, vigorous intercourse can set off an bronchial asthma assault in people with the persistent lung illness, in response to new analysis.

“There’s a lack of present literature accessible on the prevalence of sexual activity presenting as exercise-induced bronchial asthma,” stated research writer Dr. Ariel Leung, chief inner drugs resident at Saint Agnes Medical Middle in Fresno, Calif.

This might be as a result of intercourse is not all the time the best subject to broach along with your physician.

“When sexual intercourse-induced bronchial asthma is correctly recognized and handled, allergists are positioned ready the place they’ll enhance their sufferers’ high quality of life and even their marriages,” Leung stated.

In the case of the danger of getting an bronchial asthma assault, vigorous intercourse is akin to strolling up two flights of stairs, she famous.

The identical measures that hold bronchial asthma at bay throughout train also can assist stave off a sex-induced bronchial asthma assault.

“We suggest that sufferers take their short-acting beta agonist inhaler half-hour previous to sexual activity to stop an bronchial asthma assault,” Leung stated. “Some sufferers may assume it takes away from the romance, however nothing is extra romantic than taking good care of your self and never having your associate observe an bronchial asthma assault.”

The wheezing, coughing, shortness of breath and chest tightness which can be hallmarks of an bronchial asthma assault are attributable to irritation that narrows airways. It will probably’t be cured however it may be managed.

Together with taking remedy as directed, a wholesome way of life that features common train and consuming effectively also can assist hold bronchial asthma signs at bay, Leung stated.

“If bronchial asthma signs persist [despite current treatment], it is strongly suggested to see your allergist as it’s possible you’ll want a controller remedy to maintain your bronchial asthma higher managed,” she stated.

For the brand new research, the researchers searched medical literature for articles on intercourse as a set off for bronchial asthma assaults utilizing key phrases resembling “sexual activity,” “honeymoon bronchial asthma,” “sexual conduct and allergy,” and “allergic response.”

Apart from a couple of case research, they did not discover a lot. They did, nevertheless, discover extra analysis on the danger of allergic reactions and bronchial asthma flares from semen or latex condoms.

The analysis was offered Thursday at a gathering of the American School of Allergy, Bronchial asthma, and Immunology (ACAAI), in Louisville. Findings offered at medical conferences needs to be thought-about preliminary till revealed in a peer-reviewed journal.

“The literature is sparse on intercourse as an bronchial asthma set off,” stated Dr. Jonathan Romeo, an allergist in Raleigh, N.C., who heads the ACAAI’s Bronchial asthma Committee.

This hyperlink is not stunning, he stated.

“Any bodily exertion has the potential to trigger an bronchial asthma assault,” stated Romeo, who was not concerned within the new research.

When you have bronchial asthma, talk about potential triggers, together with intercourse, along with your associate, he suggested.

“If the assaults nonetheless happen regardless of the usage of your conventional prevention and management therapies, speak to your allergist about what else you are able to do,” Romeo stated. “It is a delicate subject so most individuals simply glaze over it, however having an open dialog along with your allergist may help.”

Extra data

The American School of Allergy, Bronchial asthma and Immunology has extra about exercise-induced bronchial asthma.

SOURCES: Ariel Leung, MD, chief inner drugs resident, Saint Agnes Medical Middle, Fresno, Calif.; Jonathan Romeo, DO, allergist, Raleigh, N.C., and chairman, American School of Allergy, Bronchial asthma and Immunology Bronchial asthma Committee (ACAAI); presentation, ACAAI assembly, Louisville, Ky., Nov. 10, 2022