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An Assessment Of High School Coaches Knowledge Of Exercise-Induced Asthma, Shannon L. Wilson
An Assessment Of High School Coaches Knowledge Of Exercise-Induced Asthma, Shannon L. Wilson
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Exercise-induced asthma (EIA) is a common disorder that occurs in individuals who compete in recreational activities. The purpose of this study was to determine the knowledge of EIA for high school athletic coaches. A 22 question demographic instrument was used for background information, and an 18 question multiple-choice assessment was used to assess knowledge of prevention, recognition and management of EIA. A panel of experts reviewed and modified the survey instruments, which were piloted at a local private high school prior to distribution. The survey was distributed to 250 high school coaches in the Hampton Roads area during a fall …