Vitamin C for asthma.It is becoming more common for runners to suffer shortness of breath Shortness of Breath Definition Shortness of breath, or dyspnea, is a feeling of difficult or labored breathing that is out of proportion to the patient's level of physical activity. , wheeze wheeze (hwez) a whistling type of continuous sound. wheeze v. To breathe with difficulty, producing a hoarse whistling sound. n. A wheezing sound. , or feel tightness in their lungs. These are signs of asthma. One form of asthma, called Exercise Induced Asthma (EJA EJA Elder Justice Act EJA East Journal on Approximations EJA Ergonomic Job Analysis EJA Environmental Justice Alliance ), comes on only when you exercise-a major cramp in style for someone who loves to run. Scientists suggest that increased air pollution may be causing a higher incidence of these asthma symptoms. New research from Israel suggests vitamin C may help people with exercise induced asthma. Patients with documented EIA (Electronic Industries Alliance, Arlington, VA, www.eia.org) A membership organization founded in 1924 as the Radio Manufacturing Association. It sets standards for consumer products and electronic components. (at least a 15% reduction in exhaled volume in one second after standard treadmill exercise test) were involved in a study in Israel. They were given either two grams of ascorbic acid (vitamin C) or a placebo, one hour before a seven-minute treadmill session. About half those studied experienced an improvement in asthma symptoms with the ascorbic acid. Those who benefited continued to enjoy a protective effect using 1,000 milligrams per day during the next two weeks. This might be a safe, partial solution for runners troubled with exercise induced asthma. (Archives of Pediatric pediatric /pe·di·at·ric/ (pe?de-at´rik) pertaining to the health of children. pe·di·at·ric adj. Of or relating to pediatrics. and Adolescent Medicine, 1997, Vol. 151, No. 4, pp. 367-370) |
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