Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2906360 | Chest | 2005 | 9 Pages |
Abstract
Exercise-induced bronchoconstriction (EIB) describes airway narrowing that occurs in association with exercise. EIB occurs in up to 90% of asthmatic patients and is estimated to occur in > 10% of the general population. Recent reviews have identified asthma as a risk factor for sudden death and have reported many deaths that have been attributed directly to EIB. We present a review of the literature related to EIB in athletes including sections discussing its pathogenesis, diagnosis, and treatment, and which athletes are most at risk for experiencing EIB.
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Authors
Jonathan P. Parsons, John G. Mastronarde,