Hull, James H.Schwellnus, Martin PeterValtonen, Maarit2025-04-162025-04-162024-09Hull, J.H., Schwellnus, M. & Valtonen, M. 2024, 'Point-of-care testing to detect respiratory infections in athletes: what is the role?', British Journal of Sports Medicine, vol. 58, no. 18, pp.1-2, doi : 10.1136/bjsports-2024-108539.0306-3674 (print)1473-0480 (online)10.1136/bjsports-2024-108539http://hdl.handle.net/2263/102131Acute respiratory illness (ARI) is the most common reason athletes seek acute medical care and represents a significant challenge to the sport and exercise medicine (SEM) clinician working ‘in the field’. Faced with this issue, there is a need to determine if symptoms are caused by an acute respiratory infection (ARInf), establish if a specific antimicrobial treatment is indicated, evaluate the risk of transmission and provide appropriate advice regarding the safety of ongoing sports participation.en© Author(s) (or their employer(s)) 2024. No commercial re-use.EditorialAcute respiratory illness (ARI)Sport and exercise medicine (SEM)AthletesAcute respiratory infection (ARinf)Respiratory infectionsPoint-of-care (POC)SDG-03: Good health and well-beingPostprint Article