Asthma and Exercise
Almost all of us who have asthma get exercise-induced asthma when we train. And, a significantly number
of those who do not have asthma develop an almost identical condition (exercise-induced bronchoconstriction).
Experimental results from journal-level research are shown in this book where possible. This material covers
the symptoms and clinical assessments for EIA and EIB, the best medicinal and non-medicinal techniques, and the
biological mechanisms of initiation and inflammation. This book also describes the World Anti-Doping Agency
rules regarding the management of exercise-induced asthma. There are many examples of athletes who performed at
the very highest levels who had EIB or EIA.
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