Quote Originally Posted by makbike
I too suffer from asthma and have most of my life. Are you using any type of medication to control your asthma? Have you talked to your doctor about how your lungs are responding while you cycle? If not, I would urge you to schedule an appointment and share with them what you are experiencing. Asthma is not something to play around with nor something that should be ignored for it can and does kill on a regular basis.

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I have to agree. I have asthma also and I meet with a pulmonary specialist at least once a year. Albuterol alone will not control your asthma. I was on Advair but the serevent was making me sick so switched to Pulmacort everyday and I haven't had any problems. Hills still suck the life out of me and I find I run out of oxygen way before my legs quit. I put a triple crankset on and you can change your cassett so you can spin up the hills. If I still run out I stop for a few minutes to recover and then start up the hill again. I'd see a doctor first and foremost though to make sure your asthma is under control.