What Elite Athletes Can Teach Us About Asthma, Breathlessness, and Breathing | E1: Dr Aashish Vyas

What if the way you breathe is silently holding you back? In this powerful episode of The Art & Science of Breathing, we sit down with Dr. Aashish Vyas, consultant in respiratory medicine and head of a Severe Asthma Centre, to explore what elite athletes, children, and everyday people all get wrong about their breath - and how it affects everything from performance and sleep to mental health and longevity. Whether you’re a health nerd, breathwork coach, athlete, parent, or just someone who’s ever felt breathless walking up the stairs, this conversation will change the way you think about your lungs. ⸻   💬 In this episode: • Why 1 in 10 Premier League players have undiagnosed asthma • The difference between “normal breathlessness” and something more serious • Why wheezing isn’t always a sign of asthma — and asthma doesn’t always wheeze • What most doctors miss when diagnosing breath-related issues • The role of psychology, voice box dysfunction, and biomechanics in breathing problems • How technology and wearables like Alveos One can transform early detection and prevention • Why breathing may be the real keystone habit — even more than exercise, sleep, or nutrition • The future of personalized respiratory health and AI-powered wellbeing