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Porto Biomed J. 2016 Sep-Oct;1(4):127-128. doi: 10.1016/j.pbj.2016.10.001. Epub 2016 Sep 01.

Exercise, Asthma and the Olympics: A 2000-year-old tale.

Porto biomedical journal

Stefano Del Giacco

Affiliations

  1. Department of Medical Sciences and Public Health, University of Cagliari, Italy.

PMID: 32258562 PMCID: PMC6806992 DOI: 10.1016/j.pbj.2016.10.001

Abstract

Two separated phenotypes of Exercise-Induced-Asthma existOlympic Athletes have won more medals than their non-asthmatic peersCompetitive swimmers show an increased asthma prevalenceAsthmatics have no limitations in sports practice if they receive adequate medical treatmentAerobic exercise programs are beneficial for asthmatics and should be included in asthma action plans.

Copyright 2016 PBJ-Associação Porto Biomedical/Porto Biomedical Society.

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