RT Journal Article SR Electronic T1 Managing respiratory problems in athletes JF Clinical Medicine JO Clin Med FD Royal College of Physicians SP 351 OP 356 DO 10.7861/clinmedicine.12-4-351 VO 12 IS 4 A1 James H Hull A1 Les Ansley A1 Paula Robson-Ansley A1 Jonathan P Parsons YR 2012 UL http://www.rcpjournals.org/content/12/4/351.abstract AB Respiratory problems are common in athletes of all abilities and can significantly impact upon their health and performance. In this article, we provide an overview of respiratory physiology in athletes. We also discuss the assessment and management of common clinical respiratory conditions as they pertain to athletes, including airways disease, respiratory tract infection and pneumothorax. We focus on providing a pragmatic approach and highlight important caveats for the physician treating respiratory conditions in this highly specific population.