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A asma equina é uma doença inflamatória crónica das vias respiratórias inferiores que prejudica a
função respiratória e compromete o desempenho desportivo. Afeta uma elevada percentagem de
cavalos de desporto, especialmente os de corrida, sendo uma das principais causas de perda de
desempenho desportivo. A doença diminui a eficácia das trocas gasosas ao nível dos pulmões,
provocando fadiga e recuperação mais lenta.
A presente revisão bibliográfica centra-se na análise do impacto significativo da asma equina sobre o
desempenho desportivo e tem como objetivo avaliar o impacto da asma equina na performance e
explora estratégias de gestão farmacológicas e não farmacológicas, com foco na prevenção e no
maneio ambiental.
Uma abordagem integrada é essencial para preservar a saúde respiratória e a capacidade atlética dos
cavalos em competição.
Equine asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease of the lower airways that impairs respiratory function and compromises sporting performance. It affects a high percentage of sport horses, especially racehorses, and is one of the main causes of loss of sporting performance. The disease reduces the efficiency of gas exchange in the lungs, causing fatigue and slower recovery. This literature review focuses on the significant impact of equine asthma on sports performance and aims to assess the impact of equine asthma on performance and explores pharmacological and non pharmacological management strategies, with a focus on prevention and environmental management. An integrated approach is essential to preserve the respiratory health and athletic ability of horses in competition.
Equine asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease of the lower airways that impairs respiratory function and compromises sporting performance. It affects a high percentage of sport horses, especially racehorses, and is one of the main causes of loss of sporting performance. The disease reduces the efficiency of gas exchange in the lungs, causing fatigue and slower recovery. This literature review focuses on the significant impact of equine asthma on sports performance and aims to assess the impact of equine asthma on performance and explores pharmacological and non pharmacological management strategies, with a focus on prevention and environmental management. An integrated approach is essential to preserve the respiratory health and athletic ability of horses in competition.
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Asma equina Desporto Desempenho Maneio ambiental Equine asthma Sport Performance Environmental management
