In today’s episode, we’re delving into a common respiratory condition affecting athletes—Asthma. Both asthma and exercise-induced asthma (EIA) are notably more common among elite athletes than in the general population. It’s not unusual to see Olympians relying on their inhalers during competitions, as asthma is the most prevalent chronic condition among Olympic athletes. A study spanning five Summer and Winter Olympic Games from 2002 to 2010 found that around 8% of participating athletes had asthma. A more recent study from 2022, focused on European athletes at the Summer Olympics, revealed that 16.5% were affected by asthma. Research consistently shows that asthma is especially common in endurance sports like swimming, rowing, and cycling, as well as winter sports such as cross-country skiing and biathlon. Why do some elite athletes develop asthma or EIA? While the exact cause isn’t fully understood, in this episode, we’ll explore the triggers of the condition, examine its characteri

In today’s episode, we’re delving into a common respiratory condition affecting athletes—Asthma. Both asthma and exercise-induced asthma (EIA) are notably more common among elite athletes than in the general population. It’s not unusual to see Olympians relying on their inhalers during competitions, as asthma is the most prevalent chronic condition among Olympic athletes. A study spanning five Summer and Winter Olympic Games from 2002 to 2010 found that around 8% of participating athletes had asthma. A more recent study from 2022, focused on European athletes at the Summer Olympics, revealed that 16.5% were affected by asthma. Research consistently shows that asthma is especially common in endurance sports like swimming, rowing, and cycling, as well as winter sports such as cross-country skiing and biathlon. Why do some elite athletes develop asthma or EIA? While the exact cause isn’t fully understood, in this episode, we’ll explore the triggers of the condition, examine its characteri