Outdoor Sports and Recreation Activities
- Walking/cycling/running/hiking
- Soccer
- Football
- Baseball/softball
- Lacrosse
- Ultimate Frisbee
- Rock climbing
- Golf
- Skiing/snowboarding
- Tennis
Triggers to Consider
- Outdoor allergies: pollen (trees, grasses, flowers, weeds) and moulds
- Air pollution
- Humidity
- Hot or cold or windy weather
Water-Based Activities
- Diving
- Swimming
- Synchronized swimming
- Water polo
Triggers to Consider
- Humidity
- Mould
- Pool chemicals
Indoor Sports and Recreation
- Martial arts
- Basketball
- Volleyball
- Gymnastics
- Wrestling
- Box lacrosse
- Climbing
- Dance
- Racquet sports
- Fitness activities
- Cardio machines
- Weight machines
- Group classes
Triggers to Consider
- Moulds present in some gymnasiums
- Cleaning chemicals
- Gym mats (these can become very dusty)
- Scents (perfume, cologne)
Arena-Based Activities
- Broomball
- Ice hockey
- Ringette
- Skating
Triggers to Consider
- Cold air
- Arena chemical fumes
- Fumes from ice surfacing vehicle
- Moulds
Adapted with permission from the Asthma Society of Canada’s Breathe Easy: A Guide for Being Active and Healthy with Asthma (PDF).
