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Exercise-induced bronchospasm in the elite athlete.

Kenneth W Rundell1, David M Jenkinson

  • 1Human Performance Laboratory, Marywood University, Scranton, Pennsylvania 18509-1598, USA. rundell@es.marywood.edu

Sports Medicine (Auckland, N.Z.)
|July 5, 2002
PubMed
Summary

Exercise-induced bronchospasm (EIB) in athletes is primarily caused by airway drying during intense exercise. Diagnosis requires objective lung function tests, not just symptoms, to manage the condition effectively.

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Area of Science:

  • Sports Medicine
  • Pulmonology
  • Exercise Physiology

Background:

  • Exercise-induced bronchospasm (EIB) affects 10-50% of elite athletes, manifesting as acute airway narrowing during or after exercise.
  • Airway drying due to high ventilation rates during exercise is the primary trigger for EIB.
  • Prevalence is highest in winter sports due to chronic exposure to cold, dry air and indoor pollutants.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline the pathophysiology and diagnosis of EIB in elite athletes.
  • To highlight the importance of objective lung function testing for accurate diagnosis.
  • To discuss current medical interventions and challenges in managing EIB.

Main Methods:

  • Review of factors contributing to EIB, including exercise intensity, air quality, and individual predisposition.

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  • Emphasis on objective diagnostic measures: baseline spirometry and bronchial provocation tests.
  • Discussion of diagnostic criteria, such as a 10% fall in FEV1 post-exercise.

    • Main Results:

    • Airway dehydration leads to osmolarity changes, triggering inflammatory mediator release and bronchospasm.
    • Histamine, leukotrienes, and prostanoids are implicated as key mediators.
    • Standard pulmonary function testing before and after high-intensity dry air exercise is the recommended diagnostic approach.

    Conclusions:

    • Accurate EIB diagnosis relies on objective lung function tests, differentiating it from classic asthma.
    • Medical interventions aim for symptom-free training and competition using daily controllers or pre-exercise prophylaxis.
    • Effective EIB management in elite athletes remains challenging, necessitating tailored treatment strategies.