Breathing problems can potentially ruin all type of sports careers, so as an athlete it is important to discuss these issues early with your clinicians so they can help you get to the root of the problem. Exercise-induced laryngeal obstruction (EILO) is very common and can affect all types of athletes in many different types of sports. Clinicians should consider this as a potential source of symptoms if there is not an improvement EILO is treatable—seeing a practitioner who is trained in this area will mean that you give yourself the best possible chance of making a full recovery.
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