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. 2014 Mar 24;5(2):80–86. doi: 10.1007/s11932-006-0035-y

Lower respiratory infections and potential complications in athletes

Todd M Lorenc, Michael T Kernan 1,✉
PMCID: PMC7088860  PMID: 16529678

Abstract

A review and synthesis of recently published literature regarding lower respiratory infections in athletes was conducted. Diagnosis and treatment of common etiologies, specifically acute bronchitis, pneumonia, and influenza, are examined and discussed. In addition, potential complications, including spontaneous pneumothorax, bronchiectasis, hemoptysis, and acute respiratory failure that may result from inadequate diagnosis and treatment, are addressed. Criteria for allowing athletes to return to play were reviewed and current accepted guidelines for return to activity are discussed.

Keywords: Influenza, Pneumothorax, Azithromycin, Moxifloxacin, Bronchiectasis

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