How Science Works: Asthma on the Run

The video follows Wayne Ashall, a 400-meter runner with asthma, as he collaborates with Ceri Harrop, a biochemist, to improve his performance. Ceri conducts spirometry tests to assess Wayne's lung function and compares it with her own. They discuss the impact of asthma on airways and the role of mucus. Ceri demonstrates lung structure using animal lungs and explains her research on asthma. Despite asthma, Wayne is determined to compete in the 2012 Olympics, inspired by other athletes with asthma.

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