ABP Live Doc Talk | Exercise-Induced Asthma: Why Are Fit People Also At Risk? Know Here

Summary

Exercise-induced asthma, also known as exercise-induced bronchoconstriction, affects an estimated five to twenty percent of the general population, including physically fit individuals and those with no previous diagnosis of asthma. This condition occurs when the body reacts to faster and deeper breathing during exercise, causing the airways to constrict, and can lead to symptoms such as coughing, chest tightness, and wheezing. Even elite athletes are at risk, with research suggesting that as many as fifteen to thirty percent of Olympic athletes may experience related symptoms during or after exercise.