52 min
Not All Wheezing is Asthma: Navigating Breathing Issues In Athletes for Better Management with Dr. James Hull EP: 36 Imperfect Progress with Anne Guzman
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Have you ever pushed yourself to the limit in a ride or race, only to be held back because you're struggling to breathe? You're not alone - as many as half of athletes face respiratory issues. During this episode of the Imperfect Progress Podcast, Dr. James Hull, a pulmonologist and Professor at the ISEH- the Institute of Sport
Exercise and Health at UCL unpacks what athletes may be struggling with and why a diagnosis can be complicated.
We'll explore the differences between asthma and exercise-induced laryngeal obstruction - EILO - and why the sensations and solutions differ. Dr. Hull shares how misdiagnosis can hamper athletic careers when the root cause goes unaddressed. And how conditions are influenced by factors like local pollution levels and lung infections.
When you listen you'll gain tools to advocate for your own respiratory health evaluation. Proper diagnosis is key to treatment maximizing performance potential long-term. Don't let breathing hold you back - tune in to improve your understanding and keep advocating for yourself with this knowledge in hand.
To learn more from Dr. Hull follow him @Breathe_to_win on X (Twitter). To learn more from me and get updates about podcasts, sports nutrition, and mindset, follow me on X (Twitter) @guzmannutrition, and here on LinkedIn and Instagram.
If you haven't yet subscribed to my newsletter, head to anneguzman.com. You'll get more sports nutrition, sports science, and mindset insights to help you succeed in sports and life. Head to the footer of any page on my website and join over 500 athletes and active people in this curious and driven community today.
Now let's step inside and learn how to breathe easier.
Have you ever pushed yourself to the limit in a ride or race, only to be held back because you're struggling to breathe? You're not alone - as many as half of athletes face respiratory issues. During this episode of the Imperfect Progress Podcast, Dr. James Hull, a pulmonologist and Professor at the ISEH- the Institute of Sport
Exercise and Health at UCL unpacks what athletes may be struggling with and why a diagnosis can be complicated.
We'll explore the differences between asthma and exercise-induced laryngeal obstruction - EILO - and why the sensations and solutions differ. Dr. Hull shares how misdiagnosis can hamper athletic careers when the root cause goes unaddressed. And how conditions are influenced by factors like local pollution levels and lung infections.
When you listen you'll gain tools to advocate for your own respiratory health evaluation. Proper diagnosis is key to treatment maximizing performance potential long-term. Don't let breathing hold you back - tune in to improve your understanding and keep advocating for yourself with this knowledge in hand.
To learn more from Dr. Hull follow him @Breathe_to_win on X (Twitter). To learn more from me and get updates about podcasts, sports nutrition, and mindset, follow me on X (Twitter) @guzmannutrition, and here on LinkedIn and Instagram.
If you haven't yet subscribed to my newsletter, head to anneguzman.com. You'll get more sports nutrition, sports science, and mindset insights to help you succeed in sports and life. Head to the footer of any page on my website and join over 500 athletes and active people in this curious and driven community today.
Now let's step inside and learn how to breathe easier.
52 min