Acute lung injury (ALI) is a life-threatening clinical syndrome in critically ill patients. The
identification of novel biological markers for the early diagnosis of ALI and the development …

Data from the past five Olympic Games obtained from athletes seeking to inhale β2
adrenoceptor agonists (IBA) have identified those athletes with documented asthma and …

It is generally accepted that moderate amounts of exercise improve immune system
functions and hence reduce the risk of infection whereas athletes engaged in regular …

BACKGROUND: Airway disorders are common in regular chlorinated swimming pool
attendees, particularly competitive athletes, but the impact of intense swimming training on …

This study was aimed at assessing the profiles (occurrence and speciation) of disinfection by-
product (DBP) contamination in air and water of a group of 41 public indoor swimming pools …

Background Swimming is a popular and potentially health-enhancing exercise, but has
received less scientific attention compared with other exercise modes. Objective The …

Background Physical activity has a positive effect on the function of the whole human body
system. The influence of physical activity on the development of the respiratory system is still …

Rationale: Airway hyperreactivity (AHR) is a key feature of bronchial asthma, and inhalation
of irritants may facilitate development of nonallergic AHR. Swimmers exposed to …

Background Bronchial hyperresponsiveness (BHR) is often regarded as a 'hallmark'of
asthma and bronchoprovocation testing is frequently performed to support a diagnosis of …

Objectives: Limited research has been conducted on sleep problems in elite athletes at
international competition, and how this relates to their general health and well-being …