PHARMACOLOGICAL APPROACH IN EXERCISE-INDUCED ASTHMA
Exercise-induced asthma is a transient airflow obstruction, which occurs after the strenuous exercise. It is a complex pathophysiological phenomenon, present in all levels of exercise, from children to professional athletes, so the therapy is specific and individual. Pharmacological therapy involves...
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Montenegrin Sports Academy and Faculty for Sport and Physical Education,
2012-09-01T00:00:00Z.
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| Summary: | Exercise-induced asthma is a transient airflow obstruction, which occurs after the strenuous exercise. It is a complex pathophysiological phenomenon, present in all levels of exercise, from children to professional athletes, so the therapy is specific and individual. Pharmacological therapy involves short-acting β2 adrenergic agonists, as well as long-acting, mast cell-stabilizing agents, leukotriene receptor antagonists, muscarinic receptor antagonists and inhaled corticosteroids. Although the practice of application only one type of medication, recent literature data indicate a better effect of combined treatment. Appropriate medical prophylaxis and education of athletes plays an important role in the treatment of exercise-induced asthma, because in this way the incidence of bronchoconstriction decrease, reduce symptoms and provides comfortable acting in sport. |
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