Has anyone known any swimmers with this condition? A friend of mine's 10 year old is currently in the hospital with this. He was told it's a common thing in swimmers (?). I've never even heard of it after 40 years of swimming involvement. He told his mom he felt a pop in his chest at practice the night before last but kept going. I don't know what they were doing but the Valsalva Maneuver seems to be something that can precipitate this occurrence. Wondering if this is also a danger of hypoxic training (though that may or may not be what he was doing at the time). Anyone heard of this?
Thanks, Pendaluft. I think this child had some bronchitis at some point recently - wonder if that made a difference. Anyway, I just thought it was strange that the ER person mentioned swimming being a common cause... I'm not alone!
Thanks, Pendaluft. I think this child had some bronchitis at some point recently - wonder if that made a difference. Anyway, I just thought it was strange that the ER person mentioned swimming being a common cause... I'm not alone!
