Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Return to play following exercise-induced bronchoconstriction.

Thomas W Allen1

  • 1University of Oklahoma College of Medicine, 1111 St. Louis Avenue, Tulsa, OK 74120, USA. Thomas-Allen@ouhsc.edu

Clinical Journal of Sport Medicine : Official Journal of the Canadian Academy of Sport Medicine
|November 10, 2005
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Characterization of a Putative New Member of the Genus <i>Potyvirus</i> from Kudzu (<i>Pueraria montana</i> var. <i>lobata</i>) in Mississippi.

Viruses·2023
Same author

Discovery and Analyses of Caulimovirid-like Sequences in Upland Cotton (<i>Gossypium hirsutum</i>).

Viruses·2023
Same author

Rib hyperostosis: a benign entity with suspicious imaging features.

Radiology case reports·2022
Same author

<i>Gaeumannomyces nanograminis</i>, sp. nov., a hyphopodiate fungus identified from diseased roots of ultradwarf bermudagrass in the United States.

Mycologia·2021
Same author

<i>Magnaporthiopsis cynodontis</i>, a novel turfgrass pathogen with widespread distribution in the United States.

Mycologia·2019
Same author

Risk and Causes of Death among Former National Football League Players (1986-2012).

Medicine and science in sports and exercise·2017
Same journal

Developmental Patterns and Clinical Relevance of Os Trigonum, Os Subfibulare, and Os Subtibiale in Young Athletes: A Cross-Sectional Study of 1,167 Athletes.

Clinical journal of sport medicine : official journal of the Canadian Academy of Sport Medicine·2026
Same journal

Positive Long-Term Outcomes After Nonsurgical Management of Spondylolysis in Adolescents and Young Athletes.

Clinical journal of sport medicine : official journal of the Canadian Academy of Sport Medicine·2026
Same journal

The Risk Assessment Case for Public Health Regulation Worldwide of the Concussion Crisis in Sports.

Clinical journal of sport medicine : official journal of the Canadian Academy of Sport Medicine·2026
Same journal

Who is There? Which Medical Providers are Present for College Football Sideline Coverage.

Clinical journal of sport medicine : official journal of the Canadian Academy of Sport Medicine·2026
Same journal

Re: Performance Outcomes and Return-to-Sport Rate of National Hockey League Athletes Vary After Common Orthopedic Surgical Procedures. Lubbe, R.J. et al. Clin J. Sport Med. Vol 31:1 pg. 57; 2021.

Clinical journal of sport medicine : official journal of the Canadian Academy of Sport Medicine·2026
Same journal

Investigating the Effect of Blood Groups on the Risk of Musculoskeletal Injuries: A Systematic Review.

Clinical journal of sport medicine : official journal of the Canadian Academy of Sport Medicine·2026
See all related articles

Athletes experiencing exercise-induced bronchoconstriction lack clear return to play guidelines. Developing a specific protocol is crucial for ensuring athlete safety after airway narrowing episodes.

Area of Science:

  • Sports Medicine
  • Pulmonology
  • Exercise Physiology

Background:

  • Exercise-induced bronchoconstriction (EIB) is increasingly prevalent in athletes across all levels.
  • While previously considered rare, fatal outcomes from EIB necessitate greater awareness and caution.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review existing evidence for return to play (RTP) criteria after acute EIB.
  • To highlight the absence of established protocols for managing EIB in athletes.

Main Methods:

  • A comprehensive literature search was conducted using Ovid Medline and PubMed.
  • Relevant articles on exercise-induced asthma, bronchoconstriction, and RTP criteria were reviewed.
  • Bibliographies of retrieved articles were also examined for additional references.

Related Experiment Videos

Main Results:

  • Evidence indicates a rising incidence of EIB among athletes, from youth to professional levels.
  • No studies specifically address RTP criteria following acute EIB events.
  • Recent fatalities underscore the potential severity of EIB and the need for vigilance.

Conclusions:

  • There is currently no universally accepted protocol for safe RTP after an acute EIB episode.
  • A detailed, evidence-based RTP protocol is needed to guide healthcare professionals in assessing athlete recovery and readiness to return to sport.
  • Such a protocol would enhance confidence in determining when an athlete can safely resume athletic activities.