Role of Lung Function for Exercise Capacity in Well-trained Individuals

Role of Lung Function, Airway Inflammation and Bronchial Hyper Reactivity for Exercise Capacity in Well-trained Individuals

The purpose of the project is to investigate exercise performance in humans following prolonged inhalation of beta2-agonists vilanterol + fluticasone furoate or indacaterol + mometasone furoate

Inclusion Criteria:

• Age 18-39
• Physically active > 5 h weekly
• Maximal oxygen consumption classified as high or very high

Exclusion Criteria:

• Diagnosed with severe asthma and been in treatment with long-acting beta2-agonist/corticosteroid
• ECG abnormality
• ACQ score > 1.5
• Severe bronchial hyperreactivity as determined by mannitol test
• FEV1/FVC ratio < 0.7 determined with spirometry
• Chronic illness determined to be a potential risk for participant during study
• In chronic treatment with medication that may interfere with study results
• Pregnancy
• Smoker
• Blood donation during the past 3 months