Exercise-induced asthma. What family physicians should do.
Exercise-induced asthma is described as a transitory increase in airway resistance during or after vigorous exercise. Nearly 90% of patients with chronic asthma and 40% of allergic nonasthmatic patients have the condition. Family physicians should try to educate patients about their asthma and, barring contraindications, encourage them to participate in regular physical activity.
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Department of Family and Community Medicine, University of Toronto.
D001250:Asthma, Exercise-Induced / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D001993:Bronchodilator Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D005081:Exercise Therapy; D005194:Family Practice; D006801:Humans; D012129:Respiratory Function Tests
D001993:Bronchodilator Agents