Original Research Article
Year: 2017 | Month: February | Volume: 7 | Issue: 2 | Pages: 208-214
Prevalence of Exercise Induced Bronchospasm among the Football Clubs of Punjab
Vishwajeet Trivedi1, Jayaraman G2, Surinderpal Singh3
1Assistant Professor, Department of Physiotherapy, IEC University, Solan
2Assitant Professor, Department of Physiotherapy, Punjabi University, Patiala
3Associate Professor, Department of Chest & T.B, Rajindra Medical College and Hospital, Patiala
Corresponding Author: Vishwajeet Trivedi
ABSTRACT
Background of the study: The performance of the elite athletes can be affected through Exercise Induced Bronchospasm (EIB) at any level of a game or exercise which can be presented through several complaints during exercise or event. Spiro metric parameters such as FEV1 and PEF can be used as main diagnostic tools for EIB. Recognition of EIB helps in subsiding complications and improving the health of the athlete, it could help in providing better conditions for athletes with asthma considering the prophylactic and therapeutic use.
Aim and Objective: The main aim of the study is to evaluate the effect of exercise on bronchospasm in the players of football clubs by measuring the pulmonary functions parameters such as FEV1, PEF/MMEF at different intervals of exercise.
Methodology: In this study, 40 elite football players of 17 to 25 years of age from the 5 different football clubs of Punjab were included. Then Spiro metric parameters (FEV1, PEF/MMEF) were recorded at pre, post 5 minutes and post 12 minutes of exercise. Mean standard deviation and percentile was used to prepare summary statistics. Unpaired t - Test was the tool for statistical analysis at the p<0.05 level of significance between the various demographic parameters.
Results: The total prevalence of EIB among the 5different football clubs was found to be 22.5%.
Conclusion: It is concluded from the study that elite football players of football clubs are prone to EIB.
Key words: EIB, spirometry, pulmonary functions, FEV1, PEF/MMEF