Position Statement - Management of Asthma in Athletics

Question 1

asthma allergens

Answer 1

pollen, dust mites, animal dander, respiratory infections, aspirin, NSAIDS, particulate exposure (pool or ice skate rink), exposure to cold and exercise

Question 2

screening for asthma

Answer 2

wheezing? SOB? symptoms during exercise or in the cold? any patterns? screen in PPE, are you taking any brocnhological tx, difficulty sleeping, can’t catch breaths.

Question 3

asthma action plan incorporate into

Answer 3

EAP, if no inhaler refer to EMS, all games should have rescue inhaler

Question 4

follow up exams should occur

Answer 4

every 6-12 months

Question 5

physician exam should include

Answer 5

exercise challenge test and pulmonary function testing

Question 6

short acting B2 agonist

Answer 6

albuterol. inhale 10-15 min before exercise

Question 7

long acting B2 agonist

Answer 7

be used prophylactically

Question 8

how to use an asthma inhaler

Answer 8

-pt exhales completely
-place inhaler at or slightly in front of lips
slowly inhale while activating the inhaler
hold breath for 10 sec
exhale

Question 9

non-pharm tx prior to obtaining an inhaler

Answer 9

nose breathing
limit allergen exposure
air filtration system
adding in proper warm up

Question 10

Exercise Induced Asthma

Answer 10

limit sodium

adding fish oil to diet

Question 11

Controller medications

Answer 11

used prophylactically
inhaled corticosteroids
long acting inhaled B2 agonist
theophylline
leukotriene modifiers

Question 12

Rescue (receiver) medications

Answer 12

Treats Acute Symptoms
rapid acting inhaled b2 agonists
inhaled anticholinergic