exercise induced allergy?

For several months now, I have been dealing with excessive mucus/trouble breathing.  The symptoms occur primarily after intense exercise, although they have, at times, occurred after a heavy meal or eating late at night.  I am working with doctor, have had a pulmonary function test, and she has told me I have asthma, as well as GERD, and that the asthma may well be related to allergies.  I am now taking Symbicort, Flonase, Singulair, and Albuterol as needed.  I am 45, in good shape, and have been an athlete all my life.  Although the mucus is somewhat decreased as I have been on these medicines--Symbicort and Flonase for about two months, and Singulair for about 15 days, I still have trouble after intense exercise (running).  Oddly enough, I am fine once the exercise gets going (a bit of chest tightness at the beginning, which typically goes away), but then several hours later will develop a sore throat, and then a feeling of the inability to take a deep breath.

Just this morning, I developed almost the same symptoms after eating pistachio nuts, the first time that has happened--that prompted me to think this is an allergic reaction--and my web search pointed me to exercise induced allergies.  I would appreciate any information on whether this might be GERD related, or exercise-induced, or anything else.  It's frustrating--exercise is one of the things I have been able to count on all my life, and to see to it declining troubles me.  Thanks for any input.

[BhumikaMD]

Hi,

This is most probably related to your asthma and the GERD. You could take a couple of puffs of levosalbutamol before starting your exercise and see if it helps with your symptoms.

You could be having allergic reactions too- consult your doctor or allergy specialist for a confirmed diagnosis.

Are you on any medications for your GERD?

Let us know about how you are doing and if you have any doubts.

Regards.