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The breathless adolescent asthmatic athlete.
1Dept of Paediatrics, Oslo University Hospital, Rikshospitalet, Oslo, Norway. k.h.carlsen@medisin.uio.no
The European Respiratory Journal
|March 26, 2011
Summary
Asthmatic adolescents can participate in sports, but exercise-induced asthma (EIA) is common. Proper asthma management and medication guidelines are crucial for athletes with asthma.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Pulmonology
- Sports Medicine
- Allergy and Immunology
Background:
- Exercise-induced asthma (EIA) affects a significant portion of children with asthma.
- Intense physical activity can exacerbate asthma symptoms due to respiratory heat and water loss.
- Environmental factors in sports can trigger or worsen asthma and bronchial hyperresponsiveness.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the relationship between physical activity, sports, and asthma in adolescents.
- To understand the mechanisms behind exercise-induced asthma in young athletes.
- To provide guidance on managing asthma in adolescent athletes.
Main Methods:
- Review of existing literature on exercise-induced asthma in adolescent populations.
- Analysis of the physiological mechanisms contributing to EIA during physical exertion.
- Discussion of diagnostic considerations for breathlessness in adolescent athletes.
Main Results:
- Exercise-induced asthma is prevalent in children with asthma, particularly in athletic individuals.
- Repeated exercise can lead to respiratory tract inflammation and increased susceptibility to asthma triggers.
- Differential diagnosis of breathlessness in athletes is essential, considering EIA and other conditions.
Conclusions:
- Asthmatic adolescents can engage in sports, adhering to standard asthma treatment protocols.
- Special attention is required for the diagnostic rules and use of asthma medications, especially inhaled beta-agonists, in sports.
- Effective asthma management allows asthmatic athletes to participate safely and effectively in physical activities.
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