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Swimming benefits asthmatic athletes from beginners to Olympians
KOAA.com Colorado Springs and Pueblo News As the Olympic swimming events came to an end on Saturday, the excitement at the pool continued stateside. Both young and old have been inspired to get into the water this summer because of the success of gold medal winners Michael Phelps and … |
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Many Olympians Suffer from Asthma
Scientific American Many Olympians Suffer from Asthma. The most common chronic condition among all Olympic athletes is asthma. But many don't start suffering symptoms until their later years, suggesting that endurance training could be a trigger. Katherine Harmon reports … Asthma Common Among Olympic Athletes 8 percent of Olympians have asthma Asthma is the most common chronic disease among Olympic athletes |
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The most common chronic condition among all Olympic athletes is asthma. But many don’t start suffering symptoms until their later years, suggesting that endurance training could be a trigger. Katherine Harmon reports.
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8 percent of Olympians have asthma
Fox News Asthma is the most common chronic disease among athletes at the Olympic Games, a new study says. About 8 percent of Olympic athletes have asthma or one of its symptoms, a narrowing of the airways, the study found. The study analyzed information from … Asthma Is the Most Common Chronic Disease Among Olympic Athletes 8% Of Olympic Athletes Suffer Asthma; If They Can Play, So Can You |
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Asthma most common chronic disease among Olympians
Irish Health Researchers at the University of Western Australia looked at data from the last five Olympic games and identified athletes with asthma and airway hyper-responsiveness (AHR). They discovered that asthma and AHR had a prevalence of around 8% among the … |
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Team GB Olympians with asthma
WebMD.Boots.com 26th July 2012 — Many people think asthma could wreck an athlete's career – but 25% of the Team GB athletics squad in 2012 have the condition, according to Asthma UK. Our athletes with asthma include competitors in some of the most gruelling events … |
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How Will the London Smog Affect Olympians?
Medical Daily According to Dr. William Silvers, a member of the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology's Sports Medicine Committee, the London smog runs the risk of inflicting exercise-induced bronchoconstriction. By Nikki Tucker | July 26, 2012 … Asthma charity encourages exercise London smog may be tough on Olympians |
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London Smog May Be Tough on Olympians
Hispanically Speaking News (blog) Air pollution may aggravate breathing problems among athletes with asthma or a related condition known as exercise-induced bronchoconstriction at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, an allergists' group warns. “It has been well documented that elite … London 2012: pollution alert as hot sunny weather brings asthma risk London 2012 Olympics: Could Air Quality Affect Athlete Performance? Air Pollution In London May Hurt Olympic Athletes, Says Leading Sports … |
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London smog may be tough on Olympians
WKYC-TV Air pollution may aggravate breathing problems among athletes with asthma or a related condition known as exercise-induced bronchoconstriction at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, an allergists' group warns. "It has been well documented that elite … London 2012: pollution alert as hot sunny weather brings asthma risk London 2012 Olympics: Could Air Quality Affect Athlete Performance? Air Pollution In London May Hurt Olympic Athletes, Says Leading Sports … |
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London Smog May Be Tough on Olympians
iVillage Entertainment WEDNESDAY, July 25 (HealthDay News) — Air pollution may aggravate breathing problems among athletes with asthma or a related condition known as exercise-induced bronchoconstriction at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, an allergists' group … London 2012: pollution alert as hot sunny weather brings asthma risk London 2012 Olympics: Could Air Quality Affect Athlete Performance? Air Pollution In London May Hurt Olympic Athletes, Says Leading Sports … |
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