41. Pharmacology in sport 2

Question 1

How does exercise affect the action of bronchodilators

Answer 1

Doesnt change VO2 max

Opens airways, adrenaline helps this

Clenbuterol- can increase fat metabolism. Banned substance

If anything exercise improves asthma by increasing pulmonary vascularisation and respiratory skeletal muscle strength

Question 2

Can bronchodilators affect exercise performance?

Answer 2

No, certainly not inhaled

Would have to take massive amounts to improve preformance

Psychological benefit

Question 3

What should be known before taking bronchodilators

Answer 3

Avoid herbal products that contain ephedra- banned bronchodilator

Avoid certain types of anti-histamines

Get proper permission.