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Inhaled beta2 agonists and performance in competitive athletes

TitelInhaled beta2 agonists and performance in competitive athletes
MedientypJournal Article
Year of Publication2006
AutorenKindermann W, Meyer T
JournalBr J Sports Med
Volume40 Suppl 1
Seitennummerierungi43-7
Date Published2006 Jul
ISSN1473-0480
SchlüsselwörterAdministration, Inhalation, Adrenergic beta-Agonists, Asthma, Doping in Sports, Humans, Physical Endurance, Sports
Zusammenfassung

OBJECTIVES: To provide an overview of the current literature on the use of inhaled beta2 agonists in non-asthmatic competitive athletes, and to assess the performance enhancing effect of inhaled beta2 agonists.

METHODS: Review of the literature.

RESULTS: Twenty randomised, placebo controlled studies (19 double blind, one single blind) were located. Only three studies reported a performance enhancing effect of inhaled beta2 agonists. However, methodological shortcomings were most likely responsible for these findings (for example, non-elite athletes, inconsistent results in different tests, subgroups with above-average responsiveness).

CONCLUSIONS: This review reveals that there is no ergogenic potential of inhaled beta2 agonists in non-asthmatic athletes. In view of the epidemiology of asthma in athletes and the considerable workload involved in provision of therapeutic use exemptions the inclusion of inhaled beta2 agonists on the list of prohibited substances should be reconsidered.

DOI10.1136/bjsm.2006.027748
Alternate JournalBr J Sports Med
PubMed ID16799103
PubMed Central IDPMC2657501
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