I have bronchitis can I still run 3.5 miles today?

Question

I get this every fall and spring, but I'm usually not working out. My goal was to loose 10 lbs by September 1st (my cruise date)I have a goal and am 4lbs from that goal. Can I run today? No Fever, No chills, just tight chest and cough!! What do you think?

Answer 1

If it were me, I definitely wouldn't.  You need time to rest, recover.  Drink plenty of fluids and take it easy, just watch your calorie intake.  If you feel well enough to run, try a short brisk walk just to keep up the activity, but if you start coughing, slow it down but if it gets really bad, head home.  I hope you feel better!

Good luck with your weight loss!

Answer 2

I wouldn't if I was you.  It doesn't sound like a good idea if you have a tight chest. If you use what's called a rescue inhaler like provental, albuteral, or flovent, then i'd use this to help with your tight chest. I would consult with my doctor if i wanted to, but then again, I have asthma.  Just don't do it unless you know you are okay, who knows, maybe you'll be able to do it!

Hope this helps!  

Answer 3

If I was you, I wouldn't run with bronchitis unless I had my doctor's okay.  Please talk to your doctor before you run, you could end up making yourself more ill and missing your cruise.  

Answer 4

You need proper rest.

If you must go how about a walk?