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Exercise induced bronchospasm

Sudden contraction of the smooth muscles of the bronchial wall that occurs during or following exercise.

Symptoms of Exercise induced bronchospasm

The following features are indicative of Exercise induced bronchospasm:
  • coughing
  • wheezing
  • shortness of breath
  • chest tightness
  • chest pain
  • fatigue during exercise

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Common Causes of Exercise induced bronchospasm

The following are the most common causes of Exercise induced bronchospasm:
  • vigorously performing heavy aerobic exercises

Risk Factors for Exercise induced bronchospasm

The following factors may increase the likelihood of Exercise induced bronchospasm:
  • exposure to allergens
  • exposure to high pollen counts
  • exposure to air pollution
  • exposure to dry air
  • intense physical exercises

Prevention of Exercise induced bronchospasm

Yes, it may be possible to prevent Exercise induced bronchospasm. Prevention may be possible by doing the following:
  • avoid strenuous exercise
  • avoid allergy triggers
  • wear mask when exercising
  • breathe through nose
  • take low-salt diet

Occurrence of Exercise induced bronchospasm

Number of Cases

The following are the number of Exercise induced bronchospasm cases seen each year worldwide:
  • Very common > 10 Million cases

Common Age Group

Exercise induced bronchospasm can occur at any age.

Common Gender

Exercise induced bronchospasm can occur in any gender.

Lab Tests and Procedures for Diagnosis of Exercise induced bronchospasm

The following lab tests and procedures are used to detect Exercise induced bronchospasm:
  • Normal lung function test: To assess wellness of the lungs functions
  • Exercise challenge test: To diagnose the exercise induced bronchospasm

Complications of Exercise induced bronchospasm if untreated

Yes, Exercise induced bronchospasm causes complications if it is not treated. Below is the list of complications and problems that may arise if Exercise induced bronchospasm is left untreated:
  • severe breathing difficulties

Self-care for Exercise induced bronchospasm

The following self-care actions or lifestyle changes may help in the treatment or management of Exercise induced bronchospasm:
  • avoid strenuous exercise
  • avoid allergy triggers
  • wear mask when exercising
  • breathe through nose
  • take low-salt diet

Alternative Medicine for Treatment of Exercise induced bronchospasm

The following alternate medicine and therapies are known to help in the treatment or management of Exercise induced bronchospasm:
  • Fish oil supplements: Help treating the disease
  • Vitamin C supplements: Help treating the disease

Last updated date

This page was last updated on 2/04/2019.
This page provides information for Exercise induced bronchospasm.

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