5 helpful exercises for people with asthma

If you have asthma, it likely shouldn’t keep you from being active "Not only should those with asthma be able to participate in exercise, but in fact, it may improve their cardiac fitness and reduce the severity of attacks," says Clifford Bassett, MD, founder and medical director of Allergy and Asthma Care of New York.

For people with asthma, some exercises may be better than others. Cold-weather sports, like skiing, could be dangerous because cold air narrows your airways. Other sports with constant activity—like soccer, basketball, and distance running—may also be more likely to trigger symptoms. So, what activities are best for people with asthma?