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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...of surrogates for exercise testing have...


Treatment

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...roller agent is generally added whenever SABA ther...


...ents with EIB who continue to have symptoms desp...

...he ATS recommends against daily use...

...ecommends daily administration of an inhaled...

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...r patients with EIB and allergies who con...

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...atients with EIB who exercise in cold wea...


...ients with EIB who have an interest...

...ATS suggests implementation of a low-sa...

...ATS suggests dietary supplementatio...

...ggests against dietary supplementation with lyc...

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...1. Diagnostic and Treatment Algorithm for...


.... First-line Medications for Exercise-induc...


...e 2. Second-line Medications for Exer...


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