<P> </P><I><P>Complete Guide to Respiratory Care in Athletes </I>introduces the respiratory system and its function during exercise. It considers the main respiratory conditions affecting athletes and delivers practical advice for the management of respiratory issues in athletic populations.</P><P>With contributions from leading international experts, the book discusses fundamental scientific principles and provides pragmatic ''hands-on'' clinical guidance to enable practical application. Each chapter includes useful pedagogical features such as case studies and guides for carrying out assessments. The book covers wide a range of topics, including: </P><UL><LI>respiratory system function during exercise </LI><LI>impact of the environment on the upper and lower airways </LI><LI>asthma related issues in athletes </LI><LI>allergic rhinitis in athletes </LI><LI>exercise induced laryngeal obstruction </LI><LI>exercise induced dysfunctional breathing paterns</LI><LI>respiratory muscle t