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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...The diagnosis of EIB is established...


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Treatment

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...ts with EIB who continue to have symptoms de...

...recommends against daily use of an inhal...

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...recommends daily administration of a leuko...

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For patients with EIB who exercise in co...


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...suggests implementation of a low-salt diet....

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...against dietary supplementation with lyco...

...suggests dietary supplementation...


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...d-line Medications for Exercise-induced Broncho...


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