title: Treatment of exercise-induced bronchoconstriction.
abstract: Exercise-induced bronchoconstriction (EIB) describes the transient narrowing of the airways during, and particularly after exercise and occurs commonly in asthmatic individuals. Limitation of exercise capacity is a frequent complaint in all age groups, and severity of EIB ranges from mild impairment of performance to severe bronchospasm and a large reduction in FEV1. Treatment of EIB varies from daily to less frequent therapy, depending on the level of activity. In this article, the authors evaluate the treatment possibilities before, during, and after exercise. They also review medications currently used to treat EIB.
authors.affiliation: Respiratory Research Unit, Department of Respiratory Medicine, Bispebjerg Hospital, University of Copenhagen, Bispebjerg Bakke 23, Copenhagen NV 2400, Denmark. backer@dadlnet.dk
authors.forename: Vibeke
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Backer
authors.forename: Asger
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Sverrild
authors.forename: Celeste
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Porsbjerg
mesh_terms: D018927:Anti-Asthmatic Agents / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D001250:Asthma, Exercise-Induced / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000628:therapy*; D019587:Dietary Supplements; D004361:Drug Tolerance; D006801:Humans
chemical_list: D018927:Anti-Asthmatic Agents
keywords: Asthma; EIB; Exercise; Treatment