So I’m a runner and one of the road blocks that pops up from time to time is that my legs feel fine, but my lungs just can’t keep up with the speed. I’ve noticed after a hard run, I get a sort of cough and a bit of mucous build up like I’ve damaged my lungs in a way. Is this the same process as other muscles? Create little micro tears in muscle, body sends nutrients to site of damage, tears recover, muscle gets bigger and stronger. Or is there something else at play that makes our lungs stronger over time?
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> I get a sort of cough and a bit of mucous build up like I’ve damaged my lungs in a way
Do you also have a metallic taste in your mouth? coughing up a bit of mucous doesn’t mean you damaged your lungs by excercise. But points to allergy, a cold or infection etc
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