In this episode of Run with Fitpage, we have Professor John Dickinson with us to talk about Exercise Induced Asthma and other respiratory issues among runners and endurance athletes, and its prevention, etc, with our host Vikas Singh.

John is a renowned researcher specializing in respiratory problems in athletes. With a background in Sports Science and a Ph.D. in exercise-induced asthma, he has worked with prestigious institutions like the Olympic Medical Institute and the English Institute of Sport. John's current research focuses on diagnosing and treating exercise-related respiratory issues, studying the effects of asthma medication in athletes, and developing novel methods to measure respiratory mechanics during exercise. His work has been supported by funding from organizations like the World Anti-Doping Agency and Asthma UK. Alongside his research, John is a Reader and lecturer at the University of Kent, where he heads the Exercise and Respiratory Clinic, providing consultancy services to athletes.

To know more about Professor John, visit: kent.ac.uk/sport-sciences/people/333/dickinson-john

Important resources in this episode(Click to access):

• Breathing Pattern Disorders Distinguished from Healthy Breathing Patterns Using Optoelectronic Plethysmography
• Novel Real-Time OEP Phase Angle Feedback System for Dysfunctional Breathing Pattern Training
• Impact of Detecting and treating exercise-induced Bronchoconstriction in elite footballers
• Impact of changes in the IOC-MC asthma criteria

About Vikas Singh:
Vikas Singh, an MBA from Chicago Booth, worked at Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, APGlobale, and Reliance before coming up with the idea of democratizing fitness knowledge and helping beginners get on a fitness journey. Vikas is an avid long-distance runner, building fitpage to help people learn, train, and move better.
For more information on Vikas, or to leave any feedback and requests, you can reach out to him via the channels below:
Instagram: @vikas_singhh
LinkedIn: Vikas Singh
Twitter: @vikashsingh1010

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