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Exercise induced asthma (EIA) or exercise induced bronchospasm (EIB) occurs in most children with asthma and may be the only recognizable symptom of asthma. Children are more likely to have exercise induced asthma symptoms than adults. Symptoms are seen after dry, cool air enters the lungs during exercise and causes bronchospasms or narrowing of the airways. Air pollutants and environmental allergies may decrease exercise induced asthma symptoms. The symptoms usually occur after several minutes of heavy exercise but may be noted after the activity is completed. Fortunately, treatment and monitoring of exercise-induced asthma can allow most people with asthma to participate in physical activity and sports and achieve their highest potential.
There are a few ways to decide or determine if you have exercise-induced asthma and in this paragraph I will explain how to do so. For some people, exercise-induced asthma occurs within three to eight minutes of starting activity or exercise. For most individuals, exercise-induced asthma occurs after stopping exercise. The most common symptoms of exercise-induced asthma are coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath and/or chest tightness. It is important to recognize the difference between poor conditioning and exercise-induced asthma. In well-conditioned athletes, symptoms of exercise-induced asthma may only occur with the most forceful activity or exercise.
When you exercise or participate in physical activities think about how you feel and share this information with your doctor. After you share your information with your doctor they may want to perform a test called an exercise challenge to diagnose exercise-induced asthma. An exercise challenge is usually performed in the doctors office or the hospital. During an exercise challenge, you will walk or run on a treadmill or ride an exercise bicycle and perform repeated breathing tests. Using this information, your health care provider will be able to understand if exercise can make your asthma symptoms worse.
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