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Management of exercise-induced bronchospasm in NCAA athletic programs
Jonathan P Parsons1, Vincent Pestritto, Gary Phillips
1Division of Pulmonary, Allergy, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine, The Ohio State University Medical Center, Columbus, OH, USA. jonathan.parsons@osumc.edu
Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise
|March 12, 2009
Summary
Many NCAA sports programs lack protocols for exercise-induced bronchospasm (EIB) management. Education and pulmonologist involvement significantly improve adherence to guidelines, benefiting athlete health and performance.
Area of Science:
- Sports Medicine
- Pulmonology
- Athletic Training
Background:
- Exercise-induced bronchospasm (EIB) affects athletes more than the general population.
- Current guidelines recommend education, written protocols, objective testing, and specialist involvement for EIB management.
- EIB can cause significant morbidity in young, competitive athletes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the current management of EIB in National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) sports medicine programs.
- To identify factors influencing adherence to EIB management guidelines.
Main Methods:
- A survey was electronically distributed to 3200 athletic trainers in NCAA programs.
- The survey included multiple-choice questions regarding EIB diagnosis and management practices.
Main Results:
- Only 21% of respondents reported having an asthma management protocol.
- Availability of rescue inhalers at all practices/games was inconsistent (39-41% reported unavailability).
- Objective testing for EIB was used by only 17% of programs.
Conclusions:
- Many NCAA programs do not adhere to current EIB management guidelines.
- Lack of adherence may lead to misdiagnosis and negatively impact athlete health.
- Education and pulmonologist involvement are key to improving guideline adherence and athlete care.
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