Upper respiratory tract symptoms and allergies in Ironman triathletes

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dc.contributor.advisorSchwellnus, Martinen_ZA
dc.contributor.advisorCollins, Malcolmen_ZA
dc.contributor.authorLichaba, Mamosiloen_ZA
dc.date.accessioned2014-07-28T08:23:41Z
dc.date.available2014-07-28T08:23:41Z
dc.date.issued2006en_ZA
dc.descriptionIncludes bibliographical references (leaves 69-77).
dc.description.abstractTriathletes, in particular Ironman triathletes, undergo intense training and compete in a very physically demanding race. Medical conditions in the pre-race period in these triathletes have not been well documented, but there is evidence form other endurance sports that symptoms of respiratory tract infection are particularly common. However, the prevalence, causes and consequences of these symptoms have not been studied in Ironman triathletes. The aims of this study were: 1) to determine the incidence of respiratory tract symptoms (RTS) in triathletes preparing for an Ironman Triathlon, 2) to establish the factors associated with the development of these RTS, and 3) to determine the effects of the RTS on pre-race training and race performance. Methods: In this cross-sectional descriptive study, 304 triathletes entering the 2006 Ironman triathlon in South Africa were recruited as subjects. All the subjects completed a validated questionnaire in the 1-3 days before the race (during registration). The questionnaire contained sections on demographics, training and previous competitions, common general medical conditions that they may have experienced, and a detailed section pertaining to RTS and allergies, including use of medication. Data on race performance was collected after completion of the race. Subjects were divided into the following groups, based on their self-reported history of RTS in the 6 weeks period prior to the race: no RTS, all RTS, only upper respiratory tract symptoms (URTS), lower respiratory tract and/or systemic symptoms (LRT +SS).en_ZA
dc.identifier.apacitationLichaba, M. (2006). <i>Upper respiratory tract symptoms and allergies in Ironman triathletes</i>. (Thesis). University of Cape Town ,Faculty of Health Sciences ,MRC/UCT RU for Exercise and Sport Medicine. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/11427/2758en_ZA
dc.identifier.chicagocitationLichaba, Mamosilo. <i>"Upper respiratory tract symptoms and allergies in Ironman triathletes."</i> Thesis., University of Cape Town ,Faculty of Health Sciences ,MRC/UCT RU for Exercise and Sport Medicine, 2006. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/2758en_ZA
dc.identifier.citationLichaba, M. 2006. Upper respiratory tract symptoms and allergies in Ironman triathletes. University of Cape Town.en_ZA
dc.identifier.ris TY - Thesis / Dissertation AU - Lichaba, Mamosilo AB - Triathletes, in particular Ironman triathletes, undergo intense training and compete in a very physically demanding race. Medical conditions in the pre-race period in these triathletes have not been well documented, but there is evidence form other endurance sports that symptoms of respiratory tract infection are particularly common. However, the prevalence, causes and consequences of these symptoms have not been studied in Ironman triathletes. The aims of this study were: 1) to determine the incidence of respiratory tract symptoms (RTS) in triathletes preparing for an Ironman Triathlon, 2) to establish the factors associated with the development of these RTS, and 3) to determine the effects of the RTS on pre-race training and race performance. Methods: In this cross-sectional descriptive study, 304 triathletes entering the 2006 Ironman triathlon in South Africa were recruited as subjects. All the subjects completed a validated questionnaire in the 1-3 days before the race (during registration). The questionnaire contained sections on demographics, training and previous competitions, common general medical conditions that they may have experienced, and a detailed section pertaining to RTS and allergies, including use of medication. Data on race performance was collected after completion of the race. Subjects were divided into the following groups, based on their self-reported history of RTS in the 6 weeks period prior to the race: no RTS, all RTS, only upper respiratory tract symptoms (URTS), lower respiratory tract and/or systemic symptoms (LRT +SS). DA - 2006 DB - OpenUCT DP - University of Cape Town LK - https://open.uct.ac.za PB - University of Cape Town PY - 2006 T1 - Upper respiratory tract symptoms and allergies in Ironman triathletes TI - Upper respiratory tract symptoms and allergies in Ironman triathletes UR - http://hdl.handle.net/11427/2758 ER - en_ZA
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/11427/2758
dc.identifier.vancouvercitationLichaba M. Upper respiratory tract symptoms and allergies in Ironman triathletes. [Thesis]. University of Cape Town ,Faculty of Health Sciences ,MRC/UCT RU for Exercise and Sport Medicine, 2006 [cited yyyy month dd]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11427/2758en_ZA
dc.language.isoengen_ZA
dc.publisher.departmentMRC/UCT RU for Exercise and Sport Medicineen_ZA
dc.publisher.facultyFaculty of Health Sciencesen_ZA
dc.publisher.institutionUniversity of Cape Town
dc.subject.otherSports Medicineen_ZA
dc.titleUpper respiratory tract symptoms and allergies in Ironman triathletesen_ZA
dc.typeMaster Thesis
dc.type.qualificationlevelMasters
dc.type.qualificationnameMPhilen_ZA
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