sore lungs

[rose]

Thankyou I went onto a website, and they were trying to get rid of stock (I think it is a 2010 bike?) so they have new 2012 bikes coming in that they need to make room for. Plus I didn't buy from my LBS so there wasn't the added price so the shop can make money. Now I just have to figure out how to do pictures! lol I'll get there. How long have you had your Cannondale? They are very nice bikes

[zoom-zoom]

How long have you had your Cannondale? They are very nice bikes

A year in early Dec. It's my baby!

To add photos you can either upload to the thread or hotlink to a photo you have elsewhere on the web (like Photobucket or Facebook) by right-clicking and coping the URL, then pasting it in the proper field in the pop-up window that appears when you click that little icon above with the yellow background and the mountains.

[rose]

I went to the doctor today, and turns out I do have EIA. I have a Ventolin puffer now to have before rides. I am excited to get out there and climb some hills to see if it will help over time.
I also got a new saddle today that I just put on my bike. So I am really itching to get out there now. Just need some better weather and everything is good!

[jlnc]

Rose, how did they diagnose the EIA? Just curious...
Hope your rides improve, and congrats on your new bike!

[zoom-zoom]

Boo on the EIA, but good that you have a diagnosis. Now you KNOW when you are having lung issues that it's not just in your head or lack of fitness.

[rose]

Rose, how did they diagnose the EIA? Just curious...

I told the doctor what I felt, shortness of breath, pain behind my sternum, can't seem to expand my lungs enough, pain over the next couple of days, occurs when I'm cycling/swimming/jogging. He asked if I would start coughing during the night, but I don't. I was on Ventolin when I had bronchitis too. He asked me to blow as hard as I could into a little tube. It had numbers along it. He said that I did good. He listened to my breathing and said that it was ok. But he said from what I explained that I had EIA. If I need more that 5 puffs a week of the Ventolin then I would need to go on a preventative but I don't think it is that serious.
I hope that covers it
thanks zoom-zoom! (cute name too hehe) I'll still have to work on my fitness though. lol its a never ending battle