title: The effect of exercise in the asthmatic child - its clinical implications.
abstract: Appropriate exercise will provoke an attack of bronchospasm in virtually all asthmatic children. Exercise-induced asthma can effectively be prevented by pre-exercise treatment with sympathomimetic drugs or sodium cromoglycate, and there is no reason why an asthmatic should not participate in sporting activities. Running at a steady pace for 6 - 8 minutes (submaximal effort) is the most asthmagenic exercise, whereas swimming is the least athmagenic.
mesh_terms: D001249:Asthma / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000517:prevention & control; D001980:Bronchi / Q000503:physiopathology; D001993:Bronchodilator Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002648:Child; D005541:Forced Expiratory Volume; D006801:Humans; D008171:Lung Diseases / Q000503:physiopathology; D010366:Peak Expiratory Flow Rate; D005082:Physical Exertion; D013178:Sports Medicine
chemical_list: D001993:Bronchodilator Agents