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[Asthma in athletes].

P Kippelen1, F Friemel, Ph Godard

  • 1UPRES EA 701 Physiologie des Interactions , Hôpital Arnaud de Villeneuve, Montpellier, France.

Revue Des Maladies Respiratoires
|August 12, 2003
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Athletes, especially endurance athletes, face a higher risk of asthma and exercise-induced asthma due to factors like hyperventilation and airway irritants. Early detection and treatment are key to managing these respiratory conditions without limiting athletic performance.

Area of Science:

  • Sports Medicine
  • Pulmonology
  • Exercise Physiology

Context:

  • Growing evidence indicates an elevated risk of asthma and exercise-induced asthma (EIA) in athletic populations.
  • Endurance-trained athletes at elite levels are particularly susceptible.

Purpose:

  • To explore the contributing factors to asthma and EIA in athletes.
  • To highlight the differences between athlete-related asthma and classical asthma.
  • To emphasize the importance of early detection and management strategies.

Summary:

  • Hyperventilation during exercise and increased exposure to inhaled allergens, pollutants, or cold, dry air are potential causes.
  • Athlete-related asthma may present differently from classical asthma.
  • Rigorous diagnostic protocols including symptom assessment and objective measurements (spirometry, bronchial reactivity) are crucial for early identification.

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Impact:

  • Establishing standardized detection and treatment protocols can facilitate early intervention for respiratory issues in athletes.
  • With appropriate management, asthma and EIA do not need to hinder athletic performance, ensuring athletes can compete effectively.