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4%-7% of the general population, up to 20% of all competitive athletes and 12.8% of inner-city residents, have been found to have EIA
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Exercise Induced Asthma
Do you find yourself coughing, wheezing and short of breath when exercising? Athletes and exercisers are finding themselves breathless due to more than just exertion. Exercise-induced asthma (EIA) is becoming more prevalent in both asthmatics and non-asthmatics. Unlike regular asthma, which is usually triggered by allergens, allergies or irritants, EIA is triggered by exercise and vigorous activity. Exercise-Induced Asthma is treatable and does not mean that you can’t exercise. According to the Canadian Lung Association “As long as your asthma is under control, exercising is recommended to keep your lungs and body in good shape”.
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Exercise-Induced Asthma
Individuals with exercise-induced asthma may exhibit many of the same symptoms as sufferers of chronic asthma, with the symptoms occurring during or after exercise. Some individuals with EIA may experience stomach pain, cramps and headaches as well as respiratory problems. Many exercisers who note these symptoms just assume that the problem is simply that they are out of shape and thus do not seek medical advice.
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Supplementary Article: Treatment and the Athlete
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Coaching Asthmatic Athletes
Athletes who have asthma often do not admit or tell their coaches about their symptoms and blame them on being de-conditioned or having a cold. Since athletes will deny their symptoms, coaches and athletic trainers need to be aware of the signs that suggest an athlete is experiencing asthmatic problems. Asthma should not eliminate athletes from participating in sport. However, coaches' should help athletes learn to properly manage their asthma before small problems become major ones.
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Supplementary Article: Exercise for Asthmatics
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Adolescents and EIA
More than 10 million school days a year are missed by students who have asthma. This disease is more prevalent in children than it is in adults. It is the only chronic disease, besides AIDS and tuberculosis, with an increasing death rate. Whether in the classroom, gymnasium, or on the field, coaches and physical educators need the knowledge and skills to help prevent and handle an asthma attack. This article defines asthma and focuses on exercise induced asthma (EIA); provides information on the triggers, signs, symptoms, and treatments for these conditions; and presents guidelines on how to handle an asthma attack in the physical education classroom or on the athletic field.
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Supplementary Article: Exercise in the Management of Asthma in Children
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EIA in the Competitive Cold Weather Athlete
Exercise-induced asthma (EIA) is a very common condition that affects winter sport athletes at rates as high as 50%. It has become clear that the main etiologic factors in EIA are the extremely low humidity and high respiratory rates in these athletes, which lead to extreme airway drying. New developments in objective testing for this condition have been recently described and are reviewed here. EIA is easily treated with oral and inhaled medications. These medications are closely regulated by the anti-doping agencies; therefore, care must be taken by the treating physician to ensure compliance with the latest restrictions.
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Supplementary Article: Hard Breathing
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Management of Exercise-Induced Bronchospasm
Exercise-induced bronchospasm is extremely common in patients with asthma. It can also occur in persons without asthma and, in fact, is common in world-class competing athletes. Because of atypical symptoms, exercise-induced bronchospasm is often unrecognized and underappreciated. Diagnosis can be achieved by exercise challenge if necessary. Treatment with medication and conservative measures is usually effective. Failure to respond should suggest unstable asthma or an alternate diagnosis. With successful therapy the vast majority of patients with asthma should be able to participate in the sport of their choice and be competitive athletes with few, if any, limitations.
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Supplementary Article: Management of Asthma in Athletes
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News from SIRC |
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FREE Asthma & Physical Activity Training Sessions
Are you a coach? Are you involved in the planning and delivery of summer programs for children and youth? If so, did you know asthma affects as many as 1 in 8 Canadian children? Learn more about how to support children and youth with asthma in a physical activity setting by registering to participate in Ophea’s FREE asthma and physical activity training sessions for community leaders across Canada.
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You Are Invited...
On Thursday, April 29th, SIRC will be showcasing resources from our extensive collection.
Guests can meet the information specialists, have a tutorial and sign-out
books from the collection.
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Sport Knowledge Series
A series of professional development seminars for Canadian sport administrators. Presented by SIRC and the Centre for Sport and Law. Registration is now open! Upcoming workshops:
Ottawa May 12, 2010
Successfully Managing Change Within Your Organization Register Now
Toronto May 27, 2010
Management by Values Register Now
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SIRC members have access to SIRC librarians and we are pleased to share some of your questions.
Dear SIRC Librarian:
I just became a member of SIRC and I am wondering how do I search for articles/research papers on specific issues? I am especially interested in Running Economy.
Thanks,
Greg
Ontario Association of Triathletes
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