title: [Bronchial asthma and sports].
abstract: Physical exercise can induce an acute attack in most asthmatics. Exercise-induced asthma (EIA) is therefore a common clinical presentation of bronchial asthma. EIA is likely a consequence of bronchial hyperreactivity whereby alterations in bronchial osmolarity, heat-loss by hyperventilation and physical activity per se are discussed as pathogenic triggers. Clinical presentation, pathogenesis and diagnosis of exercise-induced asthma are summarized. Pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic possibilities are covered in some depth. In this context the value of sports-therapy in treatment of asthma is redefined. The possibilities and limitations for this form of treatment are explained.
authors.affiliation: Thurgauisch-Schaffhausische Höhenklinik, Davos Platz.
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Villiger
mesh_terms: D000402:Airway Obstruction / Q000503:physiopathology; D001250:Asthma, Exercise-Induced / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology* / Q000517:prevention & control; D001833:Body Temperature Regulation; D016535:Bronchial Hyperreactivity / Q000503:physiopathology*; D015897:Comorbidity; D006801:Humans; D006985:Hyperventilation / Q000503:physiopathology; D009994:Osmolar Concentration
vernacular_title: Asthma bronchiale und Sport.