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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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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...
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...
INFECTIONS
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...
ARTICLES
Bloody urine: Why?
This article was provided in response to Bryan J Veal about 'Bloody urine' experienced after running. Doctor Andrew Bosch - resident exercise physiologist Bloody urine: Why? Long distance runners should always keep a close watch on their urine output since it serves...
OTHER
Exercise-induced asthma (EIA) – Upper Respiratory Infections
Exercise-induced bronchial obstruction is also known as exercise-induced asthma (EIA). This disease is one that occurs most in asthmatic persons. An exercise-induced asthmatic attack can be brought on by exercise in some individuals and can be provoked in others, on...
