The impact of exercise-induced bronchoconstriction on athletic performance: A systematic review

Price, Ollie, Hull, James, Backer, Vibeke, Hostrup, Morten and Ansley, Les (2014) The impact of exercise-induced bronchoconstriction on athletic performance: A systematic review. Sports Medicine, 44 (12). pp. 1749-1761. ISSN 0112-1642

Full text not available from this repository. (Request a copy)

Abstract

Background - Exercise-induced bronchoconstriction (EIB) describes the phenomenon of transient airway narrowing in association with physical activity. Although it may seem likely that EIB would have a detrimental impact on athletic performance, this has yet to be established.

Objectives - The aim of this review is to provide a systematic appraisal of the current status of knowledge regarding EIB and exercise performance and to highlight potential mechanisms by which performance may be compromised by EIB.

Results - The remaining ten studies that met the initial criteria were included in this review; six evaluated the performance of physically active individuals with asthma and/or EIB while four assessed the effects of medication on performance in a comparable population.

Conclusion - The evidence concludes that whilst it is reasonable to suspect that EIB does impact athletic performance, there is currently insufficient evidence to provide a definitive answer.

Item Type:	Article
Subjects:	C600 Sports Science
Department:	Faculties > Health and Life Sciences > Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation
Depositing User:	Users 6424 not found.
Date Deposited:	28 Aug 2014 12:36
Last Modified:	12 Oct 2019 16:26
URI:	http://nrl.northumbria.ac.uk/id/eprint/17502

Downloads