Exercise‐induced asthma, respiratory and allergic disorders in elite athletes: epidemiology, mechanisms and diagnosis: Part I of the report from the Joint Task Force of the European Respiratory Society (ERS) and the European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology (EAACI) in cooperation with GA<sup>2</sup>LEN

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Authors

K.‐H. Carlsen · Norwegian School of Sport Sciences

Sandra D. Anderson · Istituto Nazionale di Fisica Nucleare, Sezione di Cagliari

Leif Bjermer · Lund University

С. Бонини · University of Naples Federico II

Vito Brusasco · University of Genoa

Giorgio Walter Canonica · University of Genoa

Joseph Cummiskey

Abstract

The prevalence of asthma and bronchial hyperresponsiveness is markedly increased in athletes, especially within endurance sports. Environmental factors often contribute. Recommendations for the diagnosis of asthma in athletes are outlined.

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Asthma and respiratory diseases Respiratory and Cough-Related Research Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Research

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

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Published in: Allergy

Volume 63, Issue 4, pp. 387-403

DOI: 10.1111/j.1398-9995.2008.01662.x

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