Well, let me tell ya, can you play football with asthma? That’s what them young’uns are always askin’ these days. You know, that wheezin’ and coughin’ stuff? Asthma, they call it. Sounds fancy, but it ain’t nothin’ but a pain in the chest, if you ask me.
So, can you play football with that asthma thing? Sure, why not? I mean, them doctors, they always got somethin’ to say, but back in my day, we just played, wheeze or no wheeze. But I guess times are different now. They got all sorts of pills and puffers and whatnots.
First off, if you got asthma, you gotta know what sets it off. Like, runnin’ too much, the cold air, maybe even gettin’ too worked up. You keep a little book, write down when you start wheezin’ like an old bellows. That way, you kinda know what to watch out for. It’s like knowin’ which cow kicks – you stay outta the way!
- Too much runnin’ around.
- Cold air, makes you shiver and wheeze.
- Gettin’ all riled up, happy or sad.
Now, they say there’s this thing called exercise-induced asthma. Fancy words for “runnin’ around makes you wheeze.” But don’t let that stop ya. Heck, them fellas on TV, the ones runnin’ and jumpin’ and catchin’ that ball, some of them got asthma too. And they’re doin’ just fine, ain’t they? Win medals and all that.
You gotta talk to your doctor, though. They’ll give you some of them puffers, the little inhalers. You puff on ’em before you start playin’, and maybe after too. It’s like oilin’ a squeaky gate, helps things move smoother. And don’t be ashamed, lots of folks use them puffers, even the big strong fellas.
And listen, football ain’t just about runnin’ till you’re blue in the face. There’s different ways to play. Maybe you ain’t the fastest runner, but you got a good arm for throwin’ the ball. Or maybe you’re good at blockin’, stoppin’ them other fellas. Find your place, find what you’re good at. It’s like findin’ the right patch of berries in the woods – gotta look around a bit.
Now, gettin’ all worked up, that can make your asthma worse too. You know, gettin’ mad, gettin’ scared, even gettin’ too excited. It’s like when you get the hiccups from laughing too hard. Same kinda thing, only with breathin’. So, try to stay calm, even when things get tough on the field. Take a deep breath, like countin’ to ten, but slower. Remember what your grandma told you, “Keep your head, even when everyone else is losing theirs”. That’s good advice for football and for life.
Football can actually be good for you, even if you got asthma. It makes your lungs stronger, like pumpin’ iron makes your muscles stronger. The more you use ’em, the better they get. It ain’t always easy, but nothin’ worthwhile ever is. It’s like farmin’ – hard work, but you get somethin’ good out of it in the end.
So, if you got asthma and you wanna play football, go ahead and play. Talk to your doctor, figure out what sets off your wheezin’, and keep that puffer handy. Don’t let that little cough stop you from doin’ what you wanna do. Life’s too short to sit on the sidelines. If football tops the list of what you want to play then don’t let a little wheezing stop you. It ain’t the end of the world, just a little bump in the road. You get over it, and you keep on playin’. That’s what life’s all about, ain’t it?
And remember, even if you ain’t the best player on the team, it don’t matter. It’s about havin’ fun, gettin’ some exercise, and bein’ part of somethin’. It’s about team spirit, and supportin’ each other. That’s what counts.
