CONTENTS The Guest Editors vi Introduction vii 1. Epidemiology of asthma, allergy and bronchial hyperresponsiveness in sports 1 T. Haahtela, K. Larsson, S. Bonini 2. Epidemiology of rhinitis and conjunctivitis in athletes 5 S. Bonini, G.W. Canonica, T. Haahtela, L. Delgado 3. Exercise and airway physiology: interactions with immune and allergic 10 responses P. Palange, V. Brusasco, L. Delgado, S. Del Giacco 4. Bronchial hyperresponsiveness in athletes: mechanisms for development 19 L. Bjermer, S.D. Anderson 5. The role of the environment and climate in relation to outdoor and 35 indoor sports F. Drobnic, T. Haahtela 6. Criteria for diagnosis of asthma, EIB and AHR for athletes: lessons 48 from the Olympic Games S.D. Anderson, V. Brusasco, T. Haahtela, T. Popov 7. Asthma-like conditions in athletes 67 L. Delgado, K-H. Carlsen, K. Larsson 8. Anti-asthma drugs: treatment of athletes and exercise-induced 73 bronchoconstriction K. Larsson, K-H. Carlsen, S. Bonini 9. Prevention: educational issues and recommendations for early recognition 89 P. van Cauwenberge, P. Palange, G.W. Canonica 10. Evidence-based recommendations for the diagnosis of exercise-induced 102 asthma in athletes Task Force on Recognizing and Diagnosing Exercise-Related Asthma, Respiratory and Allergic Disorders in Sports Appendix: Members of the Task Force on Recognizing and Diagnosing 105 Exercise-Related Asthma, Respiratory and Allergic Disorders in Sports The European Respiratory Monograph Number 33 November 2005 Contents MON 33.qxd 16/11/2005 11:19 Page 1