Pulmonary Function Analysis of Japanese Athletes: Possibly Even More Asthmatics in the Field

Pulmonary Function Analysis of Japanese Athletes: Possibly Even More Asthmatics in the Field

Background: The prevalence of bronchial asthma (BA) in youth is increasing in Japan, but very few athletes are reported to be affected with BA. The aim of this study is to analyze pulmonary function test (PFT) in athletes from the aspect of BA retrospectively. Methods: Medical history questionnaires...

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Main Authors: Junta Tanaka, Takashi Hasegawa, Toshiyuki Koya, Masao Hashiba, Go Omori, Fumitake Gejyo, Eiichi Suzuki, Masaaki Arakawa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2010-01-01
Series:Allergology International
Subjects:
asthma
athletic injuries
exercise-induced asthma
exercise-induced bronchospasm
pulmonary function test
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S132389301530575X

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