title: Exercise-induced bronchospasm in children.
abstract: Exercise-induced bronchospasm (EIB) is common among asthmatic children. After vigorous exercise, about 80 percent of childhood asthmatics develop significant bronchoconstriction. The mechanism is probably related to heat loss from the respiratory tract during exercise. Jogging, soccer and basketball are the activities most often implicated. Adequate bronchodilator therapy can prevent most EIB episodes. Recognition and treatment of EIB will allow full participation in sports.
mesh_terms: D001249:Asthma / Q000175:diagnosis*; D001250:Asthma, Exercise-Induced / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology; D001993:Bronchodilator Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002648:Child; D006801:Humans
chemical_list: D001993:Bronchodilator Agents