High training volume is associated with increased prevalence of nonallergic asthma in competitive cross-country skiers

Rikhard Mäki-Heikkilä, Jussi Karjalainen, Jari Parkkari, Heini Huhtala, Maarit Valtonen, Lauri Lehtimäki

Journal of Asthma · 2022

Tiivistelmä

Menestyneimmillä kilpahiihtäjillä astman esiintyvyys 56,1 %. Ei-allerginen astma oli yleisempi hiihtäjillä kuin verrokeilla (60,1 % vs. 38,7 %, p = 0,036). Ei-allergisen astman vetosuhde (OR) 5,05 (95 % CI 2,65–9,61), allergisen astman OR 1,92 (1,08–3,42).

Abstract (EN)

Asthma prevalence in the most successful competitive cross-country skiers was 56.1%. Non-allergic asthma was more common in skiers than controls (60.1% vs. 38.7%, p = 0.036). Non-allergic asthma OR 5.05 (95% CI 2.65–9.61), allergic asthma OR 1.92 (1.08–3.42).