Impact of Isolated Exercise-Induced Small Airway Dysfunction on Exercise Performance in Professional Male Cyclists

• Main Authors: Konstantinos M. Pigakis (Author), Vasileios T. Stavrou (Author), Aggeliki K. Kontopodi (Author), Ioannis Pantazopoulos (Author), Zoe Daniil (Author), Konstantinos Gourgoulianis (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: MDPI AG, 2024-04-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background: Professional cycling puts significant demands on the respiratory system. Exercise-induced bronchoconstriction (EIB) is a common problem in professional athletes. Small airways may be affected in isolation or in combination with a reduction in forced expiratory volume at the first second...