A form of airway hyperresponsiveness characterized by a heightened bronchoconstriction response to a variety of stimuli related to exercise
Characterized by wheezing, coughing, shortn...
Personal or family history of allergies or asthma
Symptoms are often a poor predictor of who has EIB.
Symptoms occur during or after exercise, typically appearing after 5 to 15 min of e...
Warm-up of 15 min at moderate exertion 15 to 30 min prior to exercise can induce a refractory period preventing bronchoconstriction 1,3[A].
Avoidance of triggers (cold, dry ai...
If not responding to an inhaled SABA, consider other diagnoses.
Have the patient return if their use of SABA increases.
Must continue to monitor because efficacy of...
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Smoglia JM, Weiss P, Rundell KW. Exercise induced broncho...
First-line treatment is a SABA before exercise.
Avoid daily use of a SABA because tachyphylaxis may develop. Have the athlete use this during high-intensity practice and competition.
If ...
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