Are recreational SCUBA divers with asthma at increased risk?

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Are recreational SCUBA divers with asthma at increased risk? / Ustrup, Amalie; Ulrik, Charlotte Suppli.

I: Journal of Asthma, Bind 54, Nr. 8, 2017, s. 784-791.

Publikation: Bidrag til tidsskrift › Review › Forskning › fagfællebedømt

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Ustrup, A & Ulrik, CS 2017, 'Are recreational SCUBA divers with asthma at increased risk?', Journal of Asthma, bind 54, nr. 8, s. 784-791. https://doi.org/10.1080/02770903.2016.1263861

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Ustrup, A., & Ulrik, C. S. (2017). Are recreational SCUBA divers with asthma at increased risk? Journal of Asthma, 54(8), 784-791. https://doi.org/10.1080/02770903.2016.1263861

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Ustrup A, Ulrik CS. Are recreational SCUBA divers with asthma at increased risk? Journal of Asthma. 2017;54(8):784-791. https://doi.org/10.1080/02770903.2016.1263861

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Ustrup, Amalie ; Ulrik, Charlotte Suppli. / Are recreational SCUBA divers with asthma at increased risk?. I: Journal of Asthma. 2017 ; Bind 54, Nr. 8. s. 784-791.

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title = "Are recreational SCUBA divers with asthma at increased risk?",
abstract = "BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: Asthma has traditionally been regarded as a contraindication to Self-Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus (SCUBA) diving, although large numbers of patients with asthma dive. The aim of the present review is to provide an update on current knowledge on potential disease-related hazards in SUBA-divers with asthma.METHODS: Systematic literature review based on the preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analyses (PRISMA) guidelines.RESULTS: Seven studies met the criteria for inclusion in the present review (comprising a total of 560 subjects). Five studies reported an increased risk for developing diving-related injuries in divers with asthma, based on case reports (n = 1), case history combined with objective assessment (n = 1), and dives and/or simulated dives (n = 3). The remaining studies (n = 2) were based on self-reported diving habits in divers suffering from asthma, obtained from anonymous questionnaires in diving magazines, reported no diving-related injuries among respondents.CONCLUSION: Due to limited evidence difficult to draw valid conclusions, but there are indications that recreational divers with asthma may be at increased risk for diving-related injuries compared to non-asthmatic divers. However, it is of outmost importance to obtain further evidence from large-scale, well-designed studies.",
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T1 - Are recreational SCUBA divers with asthma at increased risk?

AU - Ustrup, Amalie

AU - Ulrik, Charlotte Suppli

PY - 2017

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N2 - BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: Asthma has traditionally been regarded as a contraindication to Self-Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus (SCUBA) diving, although large numbers of patients with asthma dive. The aim of the present review is to provide an update on current knowledge on potential disease-related hazards in SUBA-divers with asthma.METHODS: Systematic literature review based on the preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analyses (PRISMA) guidelines.RESULTS: Seven studies met the criteria for inclusion in the present review (comprising a total of 560 subjects). Five studies reported an increased risk for developing diving-related injuries in divers with asthma, based on case reports (n = 1), case history combined with objective assessment (n = 1), and dives and/or simulated dives (n = 3). The remaining studies (n = 2) were based on self-reported diving habits in divers suffering from asthma, obtained from anonymous questionnaires in diving magazines, reported no diving-related injuries among respondents.CONCLUSION: Due to limited evidence difficult to draw valid conclusions, but there are indications that recreational divers with asthma may be at increased risk for diving-related injuries compared to non-asthmatic divers. However, it is of outmost importance to obtain further evidence from large-scale, well-designed studies.

AB - BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: Asthma has traditionally been regarded as a contraindication to Self-Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus (SCUBA) diving, although large numbers of patients with asthma dive. The aim of the present review is to provide an update on current knowledge on potential disease-related hazards in SUBA-divers with asthma.METHODS: Systematic literature review based on the preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analyses (PRISMA) guidelines.RESULTS: Seven studies met the criteria for inclusion in the present review (comprising a total of 560 subjects). Five studies reported an increased risk for developing diving-related injuries in divers with asthma, based on case reports (n = 1), case history combined with objective assessment (n = 1), and dives and/or simulated dives (n = 3). The remaining studies (n = 2) were based on self-reported diving habits in divers suffering from asthma, obtained from anonymous questionnaires in diving magazines, reported no diving-related injuries among respondents.CONCLUSION: Due to limited evidence difficult to draw valid conclusions, but there are indications that recreational divers with asthma may be at increased risk for diving-related injuries compared to non-asthmatic divers. However, it is of outmost importance to obtain further evidence from large-scale, well-designed studies.

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