EXERCISE-INDUCED ASTHMA

Exercise-induced asthma, also known as exercise-induced bronchoconstriction, occurs when exercise brings about a narrowing of the lungs’ airways. It is not the root cause of asthma. Most people with exercise-induced asthma can continue to exercise and remain active by treating their symptoms with asthma medications and taking preventive measures. Signs usually begin during or soon after exercising and include  coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath, fatigue during exercise, and poorer than expected athletic performance. Since many other conditions can cause similar symptoms, experiencing these signs should prompt a visit to an allergist for an accurate diagnosis and the creation of an allergy action plan. Leaving exercise-induced asthma untreated  can lead to serious or life-threatening difficulties and a lower quality of life.

P.S. To make an exercise-induced asthma diagnosis, an allergist will take a thorough history and may perform a series of tests.

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