BTS clinical statement for the assessment and management of respiratory problems in athletic individuals

Introduction This British Thoracic Society (BTS) Clinical Statement addresses the diagnosis, evaluation and management of respiratory problems in athletic individuals. The overall recommendations issued in this document are built on a synthesis of the best available published evidence, where available and appropriate, but are largely based on expert opinion, with emphasis on providing readers with pragmatic clinical advice, when faced with respiratory problems in exercising individuals. Participation in vigorous exercise or sport plays an important role in many people’s lifestyle and is associated with a broad range of benefits, including for cardiovascular, metabolic and mental health. For some individuals, however, the ability to participate in and enjoy sporting activities may be curtailed by the presence of respiratory symptoms. Indeed, it is estimated that at least one in four individuals report troublesome exercise-related respiratory issues, such as breathlessness, cough and/or wheeze.1 Moreover, in competitive athletes, asthma is...

Source: Thorax - May 17, 2022 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Hull, J. H., Burns, P., Carre, J., Haines, J., Hepworth, C., Holmes, S., Jones, N., MacKenzie, A., Paton, J. Y., Ricketts, W. M., Howard, L. S. Tags: Thorax BTS clinical statement Source Type: research