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Asthma
Exercise induced asthma impacts 1 in 6 Olympic athletes
February 27th, 2006
Exercise-induced asthma (EIA) affects as many as 20% of highly competitive athletes and one in every six Olympic athletes, according to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI). EIA is caused by airways that are overly sensitive to sudden changes in temperature and humidity, especially when breathing colder, drier air in the winter months. During strenuous activity, people tend to breathe through their mouths, allowing this cold, dry air to reach to reach the lower airways without passing through the warming, humidifying effects of the nose. People with EIA experience difficulty breathing within 5-20 minutes after exercising....
Source: Pharma Business Week (2006-02-27)
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