Sex differences in exercise-induced bronchoconstriction in athletes: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Resource type: Publication Publication
  • Authors
    Rodriguez Bauza, Daniel Enrique; Silveyra, Patricia
  • Type
    Original Research
  • Journal
    International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
  • Publication Date
    2020
  • Abstract

    Exercise-induced bronchoconstriction (EIB) is a common complication of athletes and individuals who exercise regularly. It is estimated that about 90% of patients with underlying asthma (a sexually dimorphic disease) experience EIB; however, sex differences in EIB have not been studied extensively. With the goal of better understanding the prevalence of EIB in males and females, and because atopy has been reported to occur at higher rates in athletes, in this study, we investigated sex differences in EIB and atopy in athletes.

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