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Many Olympians Suffer from Asthma

08.02.2012 - By Scientific AmericanPlay

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The most common chronic condition among all Olympic athletes is asthma. But many don't start suffering symptoms until their later years, suggesting that endurance training could be a trigger. Katherine Harmon reports

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