Exercise-induced asthma: diagnosis and treatment for the recreational or elite athlete
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Asthma can be induced by exercise, in either elite or recreational athletes. Symptoms include chest tightness, coughing and wheezing during exercise. This condition can also be detected with pulmonary function measurements before or after exercise. The most common treatment is an inhaled beta agonist, but some patients may also need inhaled steroids or cromolyn.
Publication Name: Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0195-9131
Year: 1999
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Applying a systems model of training to a patient with coronary artery disease
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Application of the systems model of training for athletes to patients with coronary artery disease (CAD) was studied. This application was successful as it helped researches to predict the maximal exercises tolerance and duration of increased tolerance after the training period.
Publication Name: Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0195-9131
Year: 2004
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