Overuse of Short-Acting Beta-2 Agonists (SABAs) in Elite Athletes: Hypotheses to Explain It

The use of short-acting beta-2 agonists (SABAs) is more common in elite athletes than in the general population, especially in endurance sports. The World Anti-Doping Code places some restrictions on prescribing inhaled β2-agonists. These drugs are used in respiratory diseases (such as asthma) that...

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Main Authors: Nicolas Vertadier, Wojciech Trzepizur, Sébastien Faure
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-03-01
Series:Sports
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4663/10/3/36