Photographs taken recently during football matches in the US have revealed that David Beckham suffers from Asthma.

The English football superstar has been suffering from the lung condition since childhood, although his agent said it has never affected his pitch performances.

The 34-year-old was seen using an inhaler in Seattle, Washington, during the Major League Soccer Cup final.

Beckham is reported to have had severe bouts of coughing after Sunday’s match where he played extra time for the second time in two weeks.

Beckham agent Simon Oliveira told reporters that the star has had asthma since he was a young boy, but has never wanted to make it public. He said that the positive side of this revelation is that it will convince people who do suffer from this or other ailments that anything is possible and that they can achieve great things in their life.

According to Asthma UK, the UK has in excess of five million people who are currently being treated for asthma.

Asthma is a condition which provokes a tightening airways and subsequently causes difficult breathing. In severe cases, sufferers need to be hospitalised and the condition can even be fatal.

Asthma attacks are often triggered by an allergic reactions to substances present in the air. Some see exercise has a major cause of attacks although regular physical activity is key to controlling the disease. Exercise has been proven to enhance lung function.

Beckham will now focus on a return to Europe, where he’s set to play for AC Milan next month.

The star is aiming at securing a spot on the English squad for next year’s World Cup in South Africa.
Sourced via wcjb.co.uk

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