Screening Scottish Swimmers for Asthma and Rhinitis

A Pilot Study to Identify the Prevalence of Exercise- Induced Asthma and Rhinitis in Scottish Swimmers, Using Mannitol Challenge as a Screening Tool.

The Scottish National and District swimming teams will be screened for asthma and rhinitis using both mannitol challenge and sport-based exercise challenge.

Inclusion Criteria:

• member of the Scottish national and district swimming team
• informed consent obtained

Exclusion Criteria:

• pregnant, lactating or planning to become pregnant
• concomitant use of medicines (prescribed, over-the-counter or herbal) that may interfere with the trial.
• any clinically significant medical condition, as deemed by the clinical investigators, which may endanger the health of the participant or jeopardise the protocol.
• inability to comply with the protocol.