Exercise Induced Asthma

Exercise-induced Asthma

"Why does it happen? What can you do about it? A few people seem to get asthma attacks only when they run or take other exercise. Doctors used to think this was a separate form of asthma. But it is very usual for people with asthma to have this happen to them. This 'exercise-induced asthma' is especially a problem for young people. In fact doctors used to puzzle over why children got exercise-induced asthma and why adults did not. Eventually research discovered the reason; adults don't take nearly so much exercise!"

Asthma and Allergy Information and Research

Allergic Conditions: Exercise-Induced Asthma

"Exercise-induced asthma (EIA) is a narrowing of the airways causing difficulty moving air out of the lungs. Chronic asthma is an inflammatory disorder. Most patients with chronic asthma will have a flare when they exercise. Other individuals appear to have a flare of asthma only when they exercise and do not otherwise have chronic asthma."

American Academy of Allergy Asthma and Immunology

eMedicine - Exercise-Induced Asthma

"Exercise-induced asthma (EIA) is a condition of respiratory difficulty that is triggered by aerobic exercise lasting several minutes. Symptoms may resemble those of allergic asthma, or they may be much more vague and go unrecognized, resulting in probable underreporting of the disease."

Anthony J Saglimbeni, MD

Exercise-induced asthma: Don't let it stop you from being fit

"Exercise-induced asthma attacks typically aren't dangerous enough to require hospitalization. But you may be tempted to limit your physical activity because of them. Exercise is important to your overall health in the long run, and it's important to continue making exercise part of your daily routine. Talk to your doctor about your symptoms. Understanding your exercise-induced asthma can help you learn to cope with your symptoms so that you can stay in the game."

Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research