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.
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