Feasibility to apply eucapnic voluntary hyperventilation in young elite athletes

Introduction: Exercise-induced bronchoconstriction (EIB) is more common in athletes compared to the general population. The eucapnic voluntary hyperventilation test is used to detect EIB in adult athletes. It is however unclear whether this technique is also applicable to young athletes.MethodsYoung athletes (basketball (n = 13), football (n = 19), swimming (n = 12)) were recruited at the start of their elite sports career (12–14 years). Eight age-matched controls were also recruited. Eucapnic voluntary hyperventilation test was performed according to ATS guidelines in all subjects.

Source: Respiratory Medicine CME - January 4, 2016 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: S. Van der Eycken, A. Schelpe, G. Marijsse, E. Dilissen, T. Troosters, V. Vanbelle, S. Aertgeerts, L.J. Dupont, K. Peers, D.M. Bullens, S.F. Seys Tags: Short communication Source Type: research