Rhinitis and asthma in athletes: an ARIA document in collaboration with GA2LEN

S Bonini, M Bonini, J Bousquet, V Brusasco, G W Canonica, K-H Carlsen, L Corbetta, J Cummiskey, L Delgado, S R Del Giacco, T Haahtela, S Jaeger, C Moretti, P Palange, G Passalacqua, D Passali, B K Pedersen, T Popov, G Rasi, M T VenturaA M Vignola

Abstract

This consensus document is aimed at reviewing evidence that the rhinitis-asthma links have peculiar features in athletes. Beside a review of epidemological data on the high prevalence of rhinitis and asthma in athletes, the effects on intense physical exercise on the immune system and repiratory functions are discussed, with special reference to the role of allergens and pollutants. In extending the Allergic Rhinitis and its Impact on Asthma (ARIA) recommendations to athletes, the issue is addressed of adapting diagnosis and management to criteria set by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and regulations adopted by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA).

Original languageEnglish
JournalAllergy
Volume61
Issue number6
Pages (from-to)681-92
Number of pages12
ISSN0105-4538
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Jun 2006
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Asthma/diagnosis
  • Exercise/physiology
  • Humans
  • Rhinitis/diagnosis
  • Rhinitis, Allergic, Perennial/diagnosis
  • Rhinitis, Allergic, Seasonal/diagnosis
  • Sports
  • Sports Medicine

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