# Belt and "asthma" attack **URL:** \ **Category:** Medical Q&A \[Moderated\]\ **Created:** [February 23, 2024, 11:26pm UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/belt-and-asthma-attack/14371 "2024-02-23T23:26:00Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 3\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![francesco](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/e47c2d/32.png) [@francesco](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/francesco)\ **Post date:** [February 23, 2024, 11:26pm UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/belt-and-asthma-attack/14371/1 "2024-02-23T23:26:00Z")
Hello Dr.s, i want first to thank you for your work that has helped me a lot (especially pain management) I am on week 4.3 of beginner template (after 3 years layoff). I got a lever belt as a gift and i never used a belt before. I tried it during the squats but some seconds after the set i got sorta of an “asthma” attack. Like grasp for air and noisy and very difficult air intake, i got scared ---
**Author:** ![Austin\_Baraki](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/forum.barbellmedicine.com/austin_baraki/32/1095_2.png) [@Austin\_Baraki](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/Austin_Baraki)\ **Post date:** [February 24, 2024, 3:05pm UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/belt-and-asthma-attack/14371/2 "2024-02-24T15:05:59Z")
I would not call this asthma, but you may need to adjust the positioning and/or tightness of the belt for comfort. ---
**Author:** ![francesco](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/e47c2d/32.png) [@francesco](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/francesco)\ **Post date:** [February 24, 2024, 8:19pm UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/belt-and-asthma-attack/14371/3 "2024-02-24T20:19:47Z")
Thanks! Idk why it did not send the complete post, i tried to modify it after but it was not possible. I was saying myself that it was similar to when you get punched in the diaphram. That s why i used the " " near asthma. yeah i am gonna wait a bit to let the scare pass and then try again. Thanks!