If you have asthma, have your inhaler in your bedroom when you are about to have sex. A new study has warned that sex could be an asthma episode.
Sex might trigger asthma flare-ups
According to researchers, possible asthma triggers include a range of sexual aids formulated to get spouses in the mood. The aids that could trigger an episode include scented candles, strong-smelling flowers, fragrances, and latex in condoms. The team reporting at the American College of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology annual meeting indicated that the problem might put marriages in trouble, and physicians must discuss it with sexually active patients.
Lead study author ad ACAAI member Ariel Leung said that they sought to investigate whether research on asthma exacerbations mentioned sexual activity as the main cause. Most people are unaware that sex consumes roughly the same amount of energy as climbing two levels of stairs. The rarity of reported cases could be since persons experiencing an asthma attack might not be aware of the cause.
The conclusions are derived from evaluating scientific articles from the PubMed reference database. Search terms like “sexual intercourse,” “honeymoon asthma,” and “allergic reaction” were used by Dr Leung and his associates. If the pulmonary illness is not treated, it could be fatal. Asthma affects about 25 million individuals in the United States alone.
Asthma is underreported when sex is involved
Co-author of the study and ACAAI member A.M. Aminian said another potential cause for underreporting the condition is the intimate nature of the issue.
People can feel uncomfortable talking about an asthma flare-up brought on by sex with their allergist. However, allergists are experts in identifying, caring and treating asthma. A patient’s allergist is the best person to advise them on how to prevent a subsequent asthma flare-up. Allergists are better equipped to enhance their patient’s quality of life when sexually activity-induced asthma is accurately recognized and treated.
Other medical conditions can be exacerbated by sex, including heart problems such as sudden cardiac death.
