Exercise-induced laryngeal obstruction in athletes treated with inspiratory muscle training

Background Exercise-induced laryngeal obstruction (EILO) is common in athletes and presents with dyspnoea, chest tightness, inspiratory stridor and sometimes panic reactions. The evidence for conservative treatment is weak, but case reports suggest effects from inspiratory muscle training (IMT). We...

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Main Authors: Astrid Sandnes, Tiina Andersen, Hege Havstad Clemm, Magnus Hilland, Maria Vollsæter, John-Helge Heimdal, Thomas Halvorsen, Ola Drange Røksund
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMJ Publishing Group 2019-10-01
Series:BMJ Open Sport & Exercise Medicine
Online Access:https://bmjopensem.bmj.com/content/5/1/e000436.full