Exercise-Induced Bronchoconstriction In Athletes

Athletes are required to receive a preparticipation physical in order to identify the possibility of asthma. These evaluations obtain a history from the athlete, such as symptoms that they may experience, family history of asthma, or personal history of allergies or allergic rhinitis. However, because history alone is not always reliable, there are lung function tests used to determine if an athlete has asthma including spirometry testing, challenge testing, stress electrocardiogram, or upper airway laryngoscopy. (Miller, et al., 2005) Lung function tests are necessary to determine asthma severity and airflow limitation. It is also useful in determining if the obstruction is entirely reversible with treatment. The measurements taken for airway function are forced
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