Abstract

After reviewing the clinical and functional diagnosis of bronchial asthma, theaetiopathogenesis, incidence and provocation modalities of exercise-induced bronchospasm are analysed. In the light of new medical and sports medicine findings, it was considered advisable to investigate the relationships between sporting activity and exercise-induced bronchial asthma or bronchospasm. Sports medicine evaluation criteria and the most appropriate sporting activities for such subjects are assessed. Swimming is the least asthmogenic of sports and good results are also obtained with rowing, canoeing and walking as well as with sporting activities of aerobic-anaerobic alternating with dexterity type. Some advice concerning the most suitable drug treatments for bronchospasm is offered. Verf.-Referat