Acute illnesses affecting the respiratory tract are common and form a significant component
of the work of Sport and Exercise Medicine (SEM) clinicians. Acute respiratory illness (ARill) …

The “meal first” strategy is traditionally recommended for athletes' conditioning. However, the
importance of the “meal first” principle has not been detailly well documented in athletes' …

The COVID-19 pandemic deeply affected sports and athletes, influencing performance and
psychological wellbeing. In order to provide useful guidelines for coaches, a web-based …

Nasal injuries and issues are widespread in athletic populations and can adversely affect
training, performance, and overall well-being. Causes can typically be understood as …

Introduction Upper respiratory tract infections (URTI) are the most common illnesses
affecting athletes, causing absences from training and competition. Salivary immunoglobulin …

Elite athletes frequently invest in the use of supplements to optimize their dietary regimens
and enhance their athletic performance. However, unregulated and unplanned use of …

Respiratory viruses are the most frequent causative agents of disease in humans and thus
also in elite athletes. The COVID-19 pandemic has recently emphasized the entire spectrum …

The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic heightened worldwide attention on the
influence of exercise on the immune system. Questions were raised about whether regular …

Heat acclimation (HA) protocols repeatedly expose individuals to heat stress. As HA is
typically performed close to the pinnacle event, it is essential that the protocol does not …

Introduction: Injury and illness rates within cycling are a growing concern for riders, medical
personnel, and event organisers. This study is the first to document injury and illness rates in …