Protecting respiratory health of athletes : an Olympic challenge

Abstract

The summer of 2024 will be remembered in part for the XXXIII Olympic and Paralympic Games in Paris, France. The Games provide a platform to highlight the value of sporting participation and remind us of the widespread health benefits of regular exercise, including for cardiovascular, metabolic, mental, and respiratory health

Description

Keywords

Respiratory health, Athletes, injuries and illness, Air quality, Exercise-induced laryngeal obstruction (EILO), Excessive dynamic airways collapse (EDAC), Breathing pattern disorder

Sustainable Development Goals

SDG-03: Good health and well-being

Citation

Hull, J.H., Clemm, H., Backer, V. et al. 2024, 'Protecting respiratory health of athletes : an Olympic challenge', Lancet Respiratory Medicine, vol. 12, no. 7, pp. 509-510, doi : 10.1016/S2213-2600(24)00183-8.