Exercise-induced asthma screening of elite athletes: field versus laboratory exercise challenge

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Results indicate that exercise-induced asthma (EIA) cases can not reliably be identified on voluntary reports by elite athletes. Data further suggest that screening for EIA without prior adequate exercise and environmental stress leads to false negatives.

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Incidence of exercise-induced bronchospasm in Olympic winter sport athletes

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The rates of exercise-induced bronchospasm (EIB) have been investigated in Olympic winter-sport athletes. It appears that EIB occurs in 25% of elite winter sport athletes. The rate is highest in cross-country skiing and in general is more prevalent in female athletes in these sports than in males. An athlete can compete successfully at the international level, even with EIB.

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Self-reported symptoms and exercise-induced asthma in the elite athlete

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This article compares the use of self-report measures and postexercise pulmonary function tests to diagnose exercise-related asthma in elite athletes. Findings indicate that questionnaires provide a good estimate of asthma prevalence among elite athletes, but an accurate diagnosis should include a pulmonary function test following a sport-specific challenge.

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