Allergies and asthma don't have to rule your life. Here's how to help your body fight these chronic conditions.
Standing 6'6" tall with barely any body fat, Tom Dolan has the perfect body for a swimmer. But Tom also has asthma, an inflammatory lung disease that sometimes leaves him literally gasping for breath. His narrow windpipe compounds the problem.
Tom suffers from allergies, too, especially in summer. The runny nose, wheezing, and coughing would make anyone feel miserable.
Because Tom loves swimming, he got help for his asthma and allergies, and he trained hard for the Olympics. In 1996, Tom realized his dream and won the Olympic gold medal for the men's ...