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Exercise-induced asthma and the asthmatic athlete
1Allergy Clinic of Milwaukee, WI 53202, USA.
Wisconsin Medical Journal
|June 1, 1996
Summary
Exercise-induced asthma (EIA) affects most asthmatics during strenuous activity. With proper education, warm-ups, and medication, athletes with EIA can achieve peak performance.
Area of Science:
- Sports Medicine
- Pulmonology
- Exercise Physiology
Background:
- Exercise-induced asthma (EIA) is a common condition affecting a significant portion of individuals with asthma.
- Symptoms manifest during or after moderate to intense physical activity.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the prevalence and symptoms of EIA in athletes.
- To emphasize management strategies enabling athletic participation and success.
Main Methods:
- Literature review on exercise-induced asthma prevalence and symptoms in athletes.
- Analysis of management strategies including education, warm-up, and pre-treatment medication.
Main Results:
- Nearly all asthmatics experience EIA during moderate to heavy exercise.
- Up to 14% of athletes are affected by EIA, presenting with dyspnea, coughing, chest tightness, and wheezing.
Conclusions:
- Effective management of EIA is achievable through comprehensive strategies.
- Athletes with EIA can participate in and excel at high-level competitions with appropriate interventions.