Which measure is part of asthma exercise precautions regarding symptoms?

• A. Only monitor during symptoms.
• B. Skip monitoring.
• C. Monitor symptom onset during and after exercise.
• D. Avoid all measurement.

Answer: (C)

Monitoring symptoms as exercise begins and continuing after activity is essential for people with asthma. Symptoms of exercise-induced airway narrowing can start during the workout or appear in the minutes after finishing, so checking for signs throughout this whole window helps you catch problems early. If symptoms appear, you can take appropriate actions—such as using a reliever inhaler, adjusting the exercise intensity, or stopping activity—before a more serious flare develops. This approach reflects how asthma symptoms often peak after exercise, not just during it, so tracking both during and after exercise provides the safest and most effective precaution. Monitoring only during symptoms or skipping monitoring misses early signs, and avoiding all measurement isn’t safe for someone managing asthma during physical activity.