Exercise-induced Bronchoconstriction
Publication Date: May 1, 2016
Last Updated: December 16, 2022
Diagnosis
Summary Statement (SS)1: In asthmatic patients EIB can indicate lack of control of the underlying asthma. Therefore treat the uncontrolled asthma to get control of EIB. ( S , D )
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Treatment
SS15: Refer to appropriate specialists (eg, cardiologist or pulmonologist) to perform cardiopulmonary testing when breathlessness with exercise, with or without chest pain, might be caused by heart disease or other conditions in the absence of EIB. ( M , C)
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Title
Exercise-induced Bronchoconstriction
Authoring Organizations
American College of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology
American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology