EPISODE · Aug 1, 2012 · 2 MIN
Many Olympians Suffer from Asthma
from 60-Second Health · host Scientific American
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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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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