Lungs burning when jogging??

[thatsright]

I can run perfectly fine on a treadmill at a gym for 5 minutes or so at about 7mph. Its not very far/long, but I like it. But if I run outside, the lining of my lungs starts to burn. I can only run for about 2-3 minutes before I have to stop and can't take it anymore. When I do stop the right side of my lung/esophagus is still burning. I'm not keeling over or anything or super out of breath, its just very weird. Then I spend the next 10 minutes coughing up this clear spit/phlegm? that is a little thick.

Why does this only happen when I'm running outside?? I don't get it.

 

[nickbits]

I don't suppose it is really cold out? Smoker ?

 

[thatsright]

I don't suppose it is really cold out? Smoker ?

No to both.

 

[SociallyChallenged]

This is pretty much the word-for-word description of exercise induced asthma. It can be aggravated by cold or dry air, increased workload and thus increased respiratory rate (frequently the cause), pollutants in the air, etc. Outdoor running is more difficult than running on a treadmill due to 1) less consistent pace, 2) wind resistance, 3) varying terrains, and more. I'd consider talking to a physician about getting an inhaler (like ventalin).

 

[thatsright]

This is pretty much the word-for-word description of exercise induced asthma. It can be aggravated by cold or dry air, increased workload and thus increased respiratory rate (frequently the cause), pollutants in the air, etc. Outdoor running is more difficult than running on a treadmill due to 1) less consistent pace, 2) wind resistance, 3) varying terrains, and more. I'd consider talking to a physician about getting an inhaler (like ventalin).

Good idea, I'll check with my vet. Uhh...I mean doctor. My mom has lived with me for quite some time, and she was a chain smoker. We were exposed to her smoking for about 20 years or so indoors.

When I'm on a treadmill I've had to moderate my breathing to jog longer. But I'm definitely struggling for air after about 10 minutes. Panting. If I got an inhaler, would I take it right before running?

 

[SociallyChallenged]

Good idea, I'll check with my vet. Uhh...I mean doctor. My mom has lived with me for quite some time, and she was a chain smoker. We were exposed to her smoking for about 20 years or so indoors.

When I'm on a treadmill I've had to moderate my breathing to jog longer. But I'm definitely struggling for air after about 10 minutes. Panting. If I got an inhaler, would I take it right before running?

Usually you take the inhaler 15-30min before running. I use mine on my way to the gym or home (before a run).

 

[hans007]

Running on a treadmill is way easier than running outside even on a flat track. You are basically just jumping on a treadmill. Maybe you should run slower until your body gets in better shape to run

 

[JimKiler]

Good idea, I'll check with my vet. Uhh...I mean doctor. My mom has lived with me for quite some time, and she was a chain smoker. We were exposed to her smoking for about 20 years or so indoors.

When I'm on a treadmill I've had to moderate my breathing to jog longer. But I'm definitely struggling for air after about 10 minutes. Panting. If I got an inhaler, would I take it right before running?

Your physician can have you breather into a tube to see how bad your asthma is. I also have an inhaler and exercising helps my asthma. If I were to stop exercising, one flight of stairs would wind me and make me short of breath. But i have used an inhaler for over a decade without issues. Although i still have days were i feel like i am only working my lungs and not my legs.

 

[smackababy]

Running on a treadmill is way easier than running outside even on a flat track. You are basically just jumping on a treadmill. Maybe you should run slower until your body gets in better shape to run

This. Running on a treadmill, you are basically just picking up your feet. The treadmill is doing the "work" for you. When actually running, you are moving your body weight.

 

[jaedaliu]

ficticious locomotion is still locomotion. Treadmill running is different than running, but regardless if it's 2-3 minutes or 10 minutes. Your inability to sustain cardiac output is definitely an issue.

See your doctor/vet.

 

[Jeraden]

I had the same thing happen when I decided to try to start jogging for exercise. My lungs would burn and give out long before I actually fatigued. But after while they got used to it and got better and then no longer bothered me. Like others said, real jogging is much more exhausting than treadmill jogging. So you are probably breathing a lot harder than you realize compared to on the treadmill.

 

[Corporate Thug]

Running on a treadmill is way easier than running outside even on a flat track. You are basically just jumping on a treadmill. Maybe you should run slower until your body gets in better shape to run

http://runnersconnect.net/running-training-articles/treadmill-vs-running-outside/

scientific research has proven that setting the treadmill to a 1% grade accurately reflects the energy costs and simulates outdoor running. Therefore, by setting the treadmill to a 1% grade, you can offset the lack of wind resistance and the belt moving under you to make treadmill running the same effort as running outdoors

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/8887211

 

[IHateMyJob2004]

Since sort of on topic, I get a problem once in a while. It's been a long time (years) since it has happened though. Not exercise induced or anything. But maybe every months or so I get severe pain in one lung and shortness of breath. I usually describe it as what it would feel like if you stabbed my lung with a knife.

Someone with asthma said that it sounds like asthma. Is that the case? Again, hasn't hit me in years. And never was very frequent (episodes motnhs apart). But it sucks when it does hit.

 

[thatsright]

Went to the doctor and they gave me an abuterol inhaler. I took it as directed but it made no difference when I ran outdoors. Maybe that wasn't my problem or I was using the inhaler improperly, but I don't think so...

I will try to jog on treadmill tomorrow at 1% incline (or more) and see how it goes. Great idea to do this, never though how running a flat treadmill is rather inefficient (just guessing on this one) than running outdoors.

 

[LagunaX]

Try taking an OTC Pepcid acid-reflux pill 1-2 hours prior to running outside and see what happens.
If that doesn't do anything, try taking a zyrtec or claritin an hour before.

 

[bradly1101]

Pollution. There's less indoors. Thank the greater interest in less efficient, more polluting trucks and SUV's.

Often running outside involves using the sidewalk right next to all the polluting machines.