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ASTHMA FORMS
Any swimmer who is registered with the ASA (they have paid a membership fee of £5.50 or £16.50 this term) must annually complete an asthma form. This is because FINA and the IOC ban some asthma medications because they contain anabolic agents and/or stimulants. Certain medications are acceptable and it is very important that the ASA are sure that a swimmer is taking an approved medication and using it for a legitimate purpose. Completing these forms are vital - Ignorance is no defence against a positive doping test.
Swimmers must complete a new form if there is any change in their medication throughout the year.
Any queries regarding medication should be directed to:- Dr David Hunt tel: 01773 872865 fax: 01773 590979 or e-mail: david@huntdr.freeserve.co.uk
Other conditions requiring Medical Notification
In addition to asthma it is now a requirement of FINA that information is notified to the ASA regarding medical conditions requiring the permanent use of a banned substance where there is no other substitute. Following receipt of a medical certificate a dispensation to swim in competitions up to National level will be given.
Swimmers or parents should send their medical certificate, which must clearly state the name & address of swimmer and their doctor, in an envelope marked ‘Notifiable Medication’ to- Harold fern House, Derby Square, Loughborough LE11 5AL Some conditions which may require notifiable medication are:-
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Medical Condition |
Required treatment |
| Diabetes | Insulin injections |
| Growth disorders |
Growth Hormone |
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Hormone deficient conditions of the pituitary gland and adrenal gland |
Steroid treatment |
| Orthopaedic conditions | Intra articular steroid injections |
| Juvenile arthritis |
Prednisolone |
| Behaviour problems | Ritalin |
| Renal failure | Erythropoetin |