A parent whose two school-age children have asthma asks the nurse in what sports, if any, they can participate. The nurse should recommend:
a. Soccer. c. Swimming.
b. Running. d. Basketball.
ANS: C
Swimming is well tolerated in children with asthma because they are breathing air fully saturated with moisture and because of the type of breathing required in swimming. Exercise-induced bronchospasm is more common in sports that involve endurance, such as soccer, running, and basketball. Prophylaxis with medications may be necessary.
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