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Sport, exercise, and the common cold.

T G Weidner1, T L Sevier

  • 1Thomas G. Weidner is Associate Professor at School of Physical Education, Ball State University, Muncie, IN 47306.

Journal of Athletic Training
|April 1, 1996
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Upper respiratory illness (URI) significantly impacts athletes, causing more disability than other diseases. Understanding URI risks, transmission, and management is crucial for athlete health and performance.

Area of Science:

  • Sports Medicine
  • Infectious Disease Epidemiology
  • Exercise Immunology

Background:

  • Upper respiratory illness (URI) is a leading cause of disability in athletes, potentially exceeding all other conditions combined.
  • Athletes may experience increased incidence and severity of URI with rigorous exercise, though moderate exercise may optimize immune health.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present the epidemiology, infection risks, and transmission patterns of URI in athletes.
  • To inform healthcare providers about the implications of URI on athletic performance and management guidelines.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review on URI in athletic populations.
  • Analysis of epidemiological data, risk factors, and transmission dynamics.
  • Examination of exercise's impact on immune response and URI susceptibility.

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Main Results:

  • URI poses a substantial burden of disability in athletes.
  • Rigorous exercise can exacerbate URI incidence and severity, while moderate exercise may be beneficial.
  • URI transmission is generally low but can increase during specific seasons, like winter sports.

Conclusions:

  • Healthcare providers must understand URI's effects on athletes' health and performance.
  • Athletes should monitor symptoms, modify training, and prioritize rest during URI.
  • Management strategies should consider the unique physiological demands and risks faced by athletes.