Why are cyclists more
susceptible to asthma
related conditions?
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The secret to breathing well in the saddle
By Dr John Dickinson, the UK’s foremost
expert in asthma in sport
C
yclists spend many hours a week dedicated
to working on cycling more e ciently and
optimising every aspect of training so that they
can go faster. Yet for many cyclists, they seem
to experience symptoms such as tight chest, coughing,
wheezing and mucus. This can lead to them ‘hitting a
wall’ and struggling to perform at their best. If these
symptoms are not appropriately managed they can not
only lead to reductio