Aims: To analyze the changes in the prevalence of asthma, bronchial hyperresponsiveness
(BHR) and allergies in elite athletes over the past years, to review the specific pathogenetic …

The terms 'exercise-induced asthma'(EIA) and 'exercise-induced bronchoconstriction'(EIB)
are often used interchangeably to describe symptoms of asthma such as cough, wheeze, or …

Endurance athletes show an increased prevalence of airway hyperresponsiveness. The aim
of the present study was to evaluate the long-term effects of training on airway …

Objective: To characterize the etiology of upper respiratory symptoms in elite athletes
presenting to a sports physician for treatment. Design: Prospective clinical and laboratory …

Educational aims To illustrate the characteristics of endurance exercise training and its
positive effects on health. To provide an overview on the effects of endurance training on …

OBJECTIVE: To determine the effects of exercise and/or training on hematologic indices,
circulating side population (SP) cells, and cytokines. Specifically hemoglobin (Hgb) …

Airway dysfunction is prevalent in elite endurance athletes and when left untreated may
impact upon both health and performance. There is now concern that the intensity of …

Airway epithelial cells act as a physical barrier against environmental toxins and injury, and
modulate inflammation and the immune response. As such, maintenance of their integrity is …

Regular physical activity is recognized as an effective health promotion measure. Among
various activities, swimming is preferred by a large portion of the population. Although …

ABSTRACT Upper Respiratory Tract Infection (URTI) is regarded as the most common
medical condition affecting both highly trained and elite athletes, in particular those …