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Published in: Current Allergy and Asthma Reports 6/2013

01-12-2013 | Pediatric Allergy and Immunology (JM Portnoy and CE Ciaccio, Section Editors)

Pediatric Exercise-Induced Bronchoconstriction: Contemporary Developments in Epidemiology, Pathogenesis, Presentation, Diagnosis, and Therapy

Author: Christopher Randolph

Published in: Current Allergy and Asthma Reports | Issue 6/2013

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Abstract

Exercise-induced bronchoconstriction is transient narrowing of the airways following strenuous exercise. It is the earliest sign of asthma and the last to resolve. EIB is found in 90 % of asthmatics and reflects underlying control of asthma. This review is focused on the contemporary developments in pediatric EIB: the epidemiology, pathogenesis, presentation, diagnosis and management. Proper diagnosis by objective pulmonary function and/or exercise challenge and therapy should allow the pediatric asthmatic to enjoy a healthy lifestyle including participation in the chosen sport.
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Metadata
Title
Pediatric Exercise-Induced Bronchoconstriction: Contemporary Developments in Epidemiology, Pathogenesis, Presentation, Diagnosis, and Therapy
Author
Christopher Randolph
Publication date
01-12-2013
Publisher
Springer US
Published in
Current Allergy and Asthma Reports / Issue 6/2013
Print ISSN: 1529-7322
Electronic ISSN: 1534-6315
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11882-013-0380-x

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