Article: Coaches, Athletes Need To Know The Warning Signs Of An Asthma Attack.(Brief Article)

2001 SEP 10 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) --

Recently, Northwestern University starting safety Rashidi Wheeler died of an asthma attack.

Wheeler collapsed during practice after running sprints. Wheeler had a history of asthma and team officials were aware of his condition. There are 10 other asthmatics on the Northwestern football team.

"It is critical that we screen athletes from asthma and educate athletes and coaches about asthma," Christopher Randolph, MD, FAAAAI, chair of the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (AAAAI) Sports Medicine Committee said. "The tragic story of Rashidi highlights the Academy's concern over preventable ...

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