David Beckham is one of the greatest soccer players the sport has ever known. He has also had asthma since he was very young. The World Cup player has been public about his condition ever since the crowd spotted him using an inhaler during a match in 2009.
When reporters asked him about it at the time, he commented, "I've got a slight case of asthma which I've had for years. It's never came out [until now] because I've had no reason to talk about it, but that's just me".
He went on to remind reporters and fans that he's been able to play 65 games per season as a professional soccer player, despite asthma. His agent confirmed that Beckham has had asthma since childhood and hopes that the soccer star's story inspires young people with asthma to follow their sporting dreams.
Even though he's retired now, an elite athlete like Beckham has to pay attention to his body in order to keep it at peak performance. As fans saw, he uses an inhaler to keep his breathing under control when he needs it. He has never discussed whether he takes daily treatment for his asthma.
Beckham is also well known for his fitness routine, which he sometimes shares on social media. Experts support getting plenty of exercise, even if you have asthma. Working out improves blood flow to your lungs. It can also increase the oxygen capacity of your lungs. More oxygen in your body helps improve your energy so you can engage in your favorite activities.
Exercise can aggravate asthma for some people, so talk to your doctor before starting a fitness routine. You may need to take precautions during workouts, such as carefully warming up and cooling down. And, like David Beckham, it might be wise to carry your inhaler just in case you need it during an athletic activity.
