I just finished all pulmonary tests and had a final meeting with my pulmonologist. My lungs are operating at 97% efficiency. My readings show that 5 to 15% of swimmers diagnosed with EIA are really having problems with vocal cord disorder. (Paradoxal Vocal Cord Motion Disorder). This problem has not been widely researched with most readings dated 2008 and later. Next week I'm off to see a ENT guy who hopefully knows something about this problem and can help. Anyone out there with a similar problem? I still can not do more than 75 meters freestyle without gasping for air.
I had that problem and resolved it with the tempo trainer. I set it at 3 seconds and breathe on the beep. I went from 75 yards to 50 lengths in one session.
It is important to time your stroke to your breathing so your oxygen levels are balanced. I also find that my first 400 yards are the hardest, after that my breathing adjusts. And The shortness of breath goes away.
I had that problem and resolved it with the tempo trainer. I set it at 3 seconds and breathe on the beep. I went from 75 yards to 50 lengths in one session.
It is important to time your stroke to your breathing so your oxygen levels are balanced. I also find that my first 400 yards are the hardest, after that my breathing adjusts. And The shortness of breath goes away.
