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[Exercise-induced laryngeal obstruction : diagnosis and management]
Nicolas Glasson1, Léonard Diserens2, Cyril Besson2
1Service d'otorhinolaryngologie de chirurgie cervico-faciale, Centre hospitalier universitaire vaudois, 1011 Lausanne.
Exercise-induced laryngeal obstruction (EILO) is a common condition in young athletes, often mistaken for asthma. This review covers its symptoms, diagnosis, and management.
Area of Science:
- Respiratory Medicine
- Sports Medicine
- Laryngology
Context:
- Exercise-induced laryngeal obstruction (EILO) is a condition affecting athletes.
- It is frequently misdiagnosed as exercise-induced asthma.
- Symptoms include dyspnea and throat tightness during exertion.
Purpose:
- To review the underrecognized condition of EILO.
- To discuss diagnostic approaches for EILO.
- To outline management strategies for EILO.
Summary:
- EILO involves temporary laryngeal narrowing during intense exercise.
- Commonly affects teenagers and young adults.
- Key symptoms are shortness of breath and throat tightness.
Impact:
- Improved recognition and diagnosis of EILO.
- Better management strategies for affected athletes.
- Reduced misdiagnosis rates compared to exercise-induced asthma.
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