Chapter 25 Conditions and Illnesses

Asthma Tightening of the Bronchial tubes Makes breathing difficult Similar to competing while breathing through a straw

Treatment Cortico-steroid treatment Albuterol- one example that is inhaled Singulair- pill treatment Liquid form- prednisone Bronchial Dilators Serevent and Alupent are inhaled Theophylline is taken orally. These drugs are sometimes used to control symptoms in special circumstances, such as during sleep or when intensive exposure to a particular irritant can be predicted (i.e. pollen season).

Asthma Important for all asthmatic athletes to have their inhaler available Best to be carried and easy to locate by a coach or athletic trainer. WILL NOT EVER WORK WHEN LOCKED IN YOUR LOCKER!!!!

Gastroenteritis Food Poisoning Very similar to the flu Beware of dehydration Watch for a fever (>98.6°) Should be allowed plenty of rest and ample ability to rehydrate

Indigestion Acid enters into the esophagus causes a burning sensation May vomit, feel pressure in the chest Use over the counter antacids (Rolaids, Tums, Pepcid, Zantac)

Diabetes Two types Body does not secrete insulin Body resistant to insulin Hyperglycemia- too much sugar Hypoglycemia- not enough sugar

Diabetic Coma Not enough insulin to control amount sugar in the blood Vomiting, high temperature Thirsty, abdominal pain, nausea, and confusion Labored breathing, Sweet smelling breath, and low blood pressure

Insulin Shock Athlete takes insulin without eating, too much insulin may go into shock. Medication to lower blood sugar without it being high Athlete will feel light headed and weak Ashen skin, rapid pulse If athlete goes unconscious give liquid glucose under tongue

Hypertension Systolic- heart beating Diastolic- at rest Guidelines- 140/90 is considered high

Hypotension Decrease in blood pressure Body does not respond the way it should to stress put on it

Anemia The lack of red blood cells results in decreased oxygen available to the body for absorption Iron deficiency is problematic because the cells need iron to carry the oxygen

Hemophilia A blood disorder that delays clotting It is difficult to control hemorrhaging Can not be cured but is very controllable

Epilepsy A disturbance in the brain’s electrical system Grand mal and Petite mal seizures A big decision to play sports with epilepsy