Anyone notice sore throat/ pre-flu like symptoms after long rides that subsequently disappear?
Anyone know why/ how to prevent it/ what to do?
Lynn B
Sore throats after long rides?
Tue, 09/30/2003 - 10:40am
Tue, 09/30/2003 - 11:04am
#1
Sounds like you stressed your immune system with this effort
Tue, 09/30/2003 - 11:32am
#2
Sore throats after long rides?
I have read that the immune system is weakened by all big athletic events. There's a high incidence of colds and flu afterward, which poses a constant problem for team coaches. Often there's an event closely following a prior event and the team is out with flu due to the first event.
Tue, 09/30/2003 - 2:40pm
#3
Too much breathing
Mouth breathing, that is.
Ricola cough drops work well for me.
Tue, 09/30/2003 - 6:48pm
#4
Chewable vitamin C's work well. The effect is too immediate to involve the immune system. More likely from breathing dust, pollen, dry air, car exhaust, etc.
Tue, 09/30/2003 - 11:36am
#5
Possible dehydration
I've come to recognize a slight fever-ish feeling with headache after a ride as a symptom of dehydration. Some Gatorade or similar sports drink with electrolytes and plenty of water usually does the trick. As for sore throat -- perhaps caused by panting from exertion?
Tue, 09/30/2003 - 1:20pm
#6
AIR QUALITY
I have noticed this sometimes - usually on shorter rides, so it's not immune system stress for me. I think it's bad air - allergens, pollutants, etc. I hope I don't have to become a masked man ;-)
Wed, 10/01/2003 - 5:44am
#7
Ozone
I agree with those who blame sore throats induced by riding on pollution, specifically ozone. Typically, ozone levels are high on warm, hazy summer days. This is when I experience sore throats and/or lung soreness. Ozone is very damaging, so be careful.
Wed, 10/01/2003 - 12:30pm
#8
Ozone/ Pollution?
Thanks for the interesting replies.
Could very well be pollution or ozone. The worst case I remember was riding up and back on 9W on a Saturday, ton of traffic.
Lynn
