Influenza/parainfluenza, or “flu,” is a contagious viral infection caused by several types of orthomyxovirus. The virus is passed to others by respiratory droplets produced when people infected with the virus talk, cough, or sneeze....[Read More]
Heat urticaria, also called cholinergic urticaria, refers to hives caused by increased core body temperature due to active or passive body warming. The most common causes are exercise, strong emotions, hot ambient temperatures, spicy foods, and bathing in hot water....[Read More]
Exercise-induced anaphylaxis (EIA) is a rare condition in which an allergic reaction is triggered by physical activity. Anaphylaxis is a severe allergic reaction that can start immediately and may be life-threatening....[Read More]
Although exercise presents several important challenges to diabetes management, the importance of physical activity has great benefits to long-term health....[Read More]
Cold urticaria is an uncommon skin reaction to cold exposure, which can be environmental, from aquatic activities, handling cold objects, or even eating cold foods....[Read More]
Asthma is a common problem seen in athletes that involves wheezing, coughing, and difficulty breathing. As Spring rolls around, asthma and seasonal allergies may be more commonly seen in your athletes....[Read More]
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