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The Itch: Allergies, Asthma, Eczema & Immunology

#48 - Yoga for asthma

Can yoga help with asthma management and control?

We are releasing the ‘Yoga breathing exercises for asthma’ panel discussion that Dr. G and Kortney had in the late fall of 2021. This was one of 3 Living Well with Asthma Virtual Events organized by Allergy & Asthma Network and sponsored by GSK.

What we cover in this climate change episode:

- The benefits of yoga for your breath, asthma and overall health.

- How yoga gives you more body awareness that helps with asthma management.

- How to choose which form of yoga to do.

- When to use an albuterol inhaler before yoga.

- How to prepare for your first yoga class and what to look for.

- The difference between doing yoga at home vs doing yoga in a studio.

Q&A section:

- Can yoga help with vocal chord dysfunction?

- How about going to a studio during the pandemic?

- Do you need to modify your yoga practice due to age?

- Are there any medical conditions that would stop you from doing yoga?

The Itch: Allergies, Asthma, Eczema & Immunology
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