Exercise-induced Bronchoconstriction

Publication Date: May 1, 2013

Key Points

Key Points

  • Exercise-induced bronchoconstriction (EIB) describes acute airway narrowing that occurs as a result of exercise. EIB occurs in a substantial proportion of patients with asthma but may also occur in individuals without known asthma.

Diagnosis

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Treatment

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