Children and Young Athletes - Medical Conditions

How many Australians are affected by Asthma?

• 1 in 59

• 1 in 29

• 1 in 19

• 1 in 9

Who is more likely to be admitted to hospital for asthma for those 0 -14 years of age?

• Boys

• Girls

Who is more likely to be admitted to hospital for Asthma for those 15 years + ?

• Boys

• Girls

A chronic condition that inflames and narrows the airways in the lungs.....

• Epilepsy

• Diabetes

• Asthma

Why is asthma a specific consideration for young athletes? Tick all that apply.

• Young children have higher rates of asthma

• Exercise increases our demand for oxygen

• Exposure to cold air can increase the risk of an asthma attack

• Young athletes aren't easily affected by asthma

Categories the following potential TRIGGERS of asthma

Groups:

(a) IS a known trigger for asthma

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(b) Is NOT a known trigger for asthma

• Warm air

• Dust and pollen

• Cold air

• Family history

• Sunlight

• Dry air

• Exercise

• Inhaler

Which of the following are helpful management tools for children with ASTHMA?

Groups:

(a) Helpful

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(b) Not Helpful

• ^{Appropriate warm up}

• Sugary drink

• Fewer drink breaks

• ^{Reduced volume of exercise}

• High intensity exercise

• ^{More breaks during exercise}

• ^{Use of an asthma preventer}

• ^{Appropraite clothing (warm clothing in winter)}

When managing a child with asthma, an​ (a)   and reliever puffer are essential tools. Coaches should monitor​ (b)   and manage ​ (c)   . If an asthma attack is triggered by ​ (d)   , remove the athlete from this environment and follow the athlete's ​ (e)   .

• asthma puffer
• intensity levels
• rest breaks
• environmental factors
• asthma plan
• drink of water
• seek shade

Organize these options into the right categories

Groups:

(a) Type 1 Diabetes

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(b) Type 2 Diabetes

• ^{Approximately 90% of all diabetes}

• ^{Insulin doesn't work properly to allow glucose into the cell}

• ^{Approximately 10% of all diabetes}

• ^{The individual does NOT produce insulin}

Which age group has the highest peak diagnosis rates of Type 1 diabetes?

• 0 - 10 Years

• 10 - 14 Years

• 20 - 30 Years

• 65+