Asthma and Exercise-Induced Bronchoconstriction in Athletes | New England Journal of Medicine
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Air pollution is among the leading environmental threats to health around the world today,
particularly in the context of sports and exercise. With the effects of air pollution, pollution …

Background Physical activity reduces, whereas exposure to air pollution increases, the risk
of premature mortality. Physical activity amplifies respiratory uptake and deposition of air …

The aims of this study were to determine the concentrations of selected gaseous indoor air
pollutants (CO 2, VOC, NO 2, SO 2), evaluate the ventilation system efficiency, and identify …

Key points Physiological changes are observed following a structured exercise training
programme in patients with COPD, without changes in resting lung function. Exercise …

This review introduces an emerging research field that is focused on studying the effect of
exposure to air pollution during exercise on cognition, with specific attention to the impact on …

Transient airway narrowing can occur during or following exercise, a phenomenon called
exercise-induced bronchoconstriction (EIB). The main mechanism of EIB is considered to be …

Background: Aerobic exercise is recommended to improve health. However, the increased
ventilation might increase the doses of inhaled air pollutants, negating the health benefits in …

More than 2.6 million military personnel have been deployed to recent conflicts in Iraq and
Afghanistan and were likely exposed to a variety of airborne hazards during deployment …

The aim of this study was to investigate, in a well-controlled experimental environment,
whether air pollution from an urban center would affect inflammatory and cardiorespiratory …