Increased airway inflammatory cells in endurance athletes: what do they mean?
- Authors: Bonsignore, M.; Morici, G.; Vignola, A.; Riccobono, L.; Bonanno, A.; Profita, M.; Abate, P.; Scichilone, N.; Amato, G.; Bellia, V.; Bonsignore, G.
- Publication year: 2003
- Type: Articolo in rivista (Articolo in rivista)
- OA Link: http://hdl.handle.net/10447/210210
Abstract
Inflammatory cells are increased in the airways of endurance athletes, but their role in causing exercise-induced respiratory symptoms and bronchoconstriction, or their possible long-term consequences, are uncertain.