Open AccessManagement of Exercise-Induced Bronchospasm in NCAA Athletic Programs
Author(s) -
Jonathan P. Parsons,
Vincent Pestritto,
Gary Phillips,
Christopher C. Kaeding,
Thomas M. Best,
Gail Wadley,
John G. Mastronarde
Publication year - 2009
Publication title -
medicine and science in sports and exercise
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.703
H-Index - 224
eISSN - 1530-0315
pISSN - 0195-9131
DOI - 10.1249/mss.0b013e31818d569d
Subject(s) - medicine , pulmonologists , athletes , sports medicine , physical therapy , bronchospasm , asthma , family medicine , intensive care medicine
The prevalence of exercise-induced bronchospasm (EIB) is significantly higher in athletes than that in the general population and can result in significant morbidity in young, competitive athletes. Guidelines emphasize that education and written treatment protocols improve clinical outcomes for asthmatics. Evidence also supports objective testing when EIB is suspected, when there is immediate availability of rescue inhalers, and when there is involvement of asthma specialists in the care of asthmatic athletes. We sought to determine how EIB is managed at the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) sports medicine programs.