[Exercise-induced inspiratory stridor. An important differential diagnosis of exercise-induced asthma].
Recent studies suggest that exercise-induced inspiratory stridor (EIIS) is an important and often overlooked differential diagnosis of exercise-induced asthma. EIIS is characterised by astma-like symptoms, but differs by inspiratory limitation, fast recovery, and a lack of effect of inhaled bronchodilators. The prevalence of EIIS is reported to be 5-27%, and affects both children and adults. The pathophysiology, the pathogenesis, and the treatment of the condition are not yet clarified. At present, a population-based study is being conducted in order to address these points.
Christensen
Pernille
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Bispebjerg Hospital, Lungemedicinsk Forskningsenhed, Lunge-medicinsk Klinik L, København NV. piller82@yahoo.com
Thomsen
Simon Francis
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Rasmussen
Niels
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Backer
Vibeke
V
D000328:Adult; D001250:Asthma, Exercise-Induced / Q000175:diagnosis*; D002648:Child; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D007818:Laryngeal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology; D012135:Respiratory Sounds / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000503:physiopathology; D014827:Vocal Cords / Q000503:physiopathology