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Mononucleosis – Upper Respiratory Infections
Infectious mononucleosis is an acute viral disease that effects mostly young adults and children. Infectious mononucleosis, commonly called "mono", is caused by the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), a member of the herpes group. It has a major impact on athletes as it can...
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Hay fever or Pollinosis – Upper Respiratory Infections
Hay fever or pollinosis, is an acute seasonal allergic reaction to the air-borne pollens. Hay fever can occur during the spring as a reaction to the tree pollens such as oak, elm, maple, alder, birch and cottonwood. During the summer grass and weed pollens are the...
Bronchitis – Upper Respiratory Infections
The inflammation of the mucous membranes of the bronchial tubes is called bronchitis. It occurs in both acute and chronic forms. If occurring in an athlete, bronchitis is more likely to be in acute form. Acute bronchitis usually occurs as an infectious winter disease...
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Anemia and iron deficiency
Anemia has been identified as the most common medical condition among athletes. It is more common in females than males and especially in female athletes. Anemia and iron deficiency The capacity of the body to transport oxygen is one of the factors which limits...
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Bronchial Asthma – Upper Respiratory Infections
Bronchial Asthma is one of the most common respiratory diseases, bronchial asthma can be caused from a number of stressors such as : a viral respiratory infection emotional distress barometric pressure or temperature changes exercise inhaling a noxious odour or the...
