Search results
We did not find results for: define exercise induced asthma.
Check spelling or type a new query.
We did not find results for: define exercise induced asthma.
Check spelling or type a new query.
Exercise-induced asthma is when the airways narrow or squeeze during hard physical activity. It causes shortness of breath, wheezing, coughing, and other symptoms during or after exercise.
The medical term for this condition is exercise-induced bronchoconstriction (brong-koh-kun-STRIK-shun). Many people with asthma have exercise-induced bronchoconstriction. But people without asthma also can have it.
Most people with exercise-induced bronchoconstriction can c...
When to seek medical or mental health expert | |
Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your health. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on the community. |
Symptoms of exercise-induced bronchoconstriction usually begin during or soon after exercise. These symptoms can last for an hour or longer if untreated. Symptoms include:
It's not exactly clear what causes exercise-induced bronchoconstriction. For a long time, the cause was thought to be cold air. However, recent studies found dry air to be a more likely culprit. Cold air contains less moisture than warm air. Breathing in cold, dry air dehydrates the air passages. This causes them to constrict, reducing air flow. Other factors, such as chlorine or other fumes, can irritate the lining of the airways and contribute to breathing difficulties as well....
Your health care provider might prescribe medicines to take shortly before exercise or to take daily for long-term control. Preexercise medicines If your provider prescribes a medicine to take before exercising, ask how much time you need between taking the medicine and starting the activity.
Keep a record of:
If you use your inhaler daily or you frequently use it for symptom relief, your provider might adjust your long-term control medication....
For informational purposes only and not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
© Mayo Clinic