EPISODE · Jul 3, 2026 · 44 MIN
What Actually Happens to Your Lungs During Hard Exercise
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If you're in great shape but still get chest tightness and coughing after a hard workout, you're not imagining it. This episode unpacks exercise-induced bronchoconstriction (EIB) — a physiological phenomenon that affects up to 15% of people without asthma and over 50% of winter sport athletes. We explore the paradigm shift from treating symptoms with reliever inhalers to addressing the underlying inflammatory cascade triggered by airway dehydration during heavy exertion. Learn how the osmotic theory explains why fitness doesn't protect you, why leukotrienes are a thousand times more potent than histamine, and what the evolving treatment landscape means for active people managing their own lungs.
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If you're in great shape but still get chest tightness and coughing after a hard workout, you're not imagining it. This episode unpacks exercise-induced bronchoconstriction (EIB) — a physiological phenomenon that affects up to 15% of people without asthma and over 50% of winter sport athletes. We explore the paradigm shift from treating symptoms with reliever inhalers to addressing the underlying inflammatory cascade triggered by airway dehydration during heavy exertion. Learn how the osmotic theory explains why fitness doesn't protect you, why leukotrienes are a thousand times more potent than histamine, and what the evolving treatment landscape means for active people managing their own lungs.
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