Respiratory Health in Athletes
Evidence-based knowledge for athlete respiratory health
Ongoing Research Projects
Asthma in Cross-Country Skiers
Asthma is one of the most common chronic diseases among athletes. We studied asthma and respiratory symptom prevalence in 351 skiers and 338 controls. Asthma prevalence was 25.9% in skiers vs 9.2% in controls. The most successful athletes had the highest asthma prevalence, most often well-controlled with treatment.
Athlete's Cough
This study investigates cough frequency and impact during and after endurance exercise in winter conditions, particularly in cross-country skiers. We use a CE-certified SIVA MVP 1.0 cough monitor for objective cough monitoring.
Why Does Asthma Develop in Athletes?
How does years of endurance training affect the airway warming and humidification process? We investigate exhaled air temperature and humidity in endurance athletes using a custom measurement device under extreme climate conditions.
Contact
Rikhard Mäki-Heikkilä
Researcher, Tampere University — Faculty of Medicine and Health Technology
Email: rikhard.maki-heikkila@tuni.fi
Phone: +358 41 503 6074