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Exercise-induced bronchoconstriction (EIB) and exercise-induced asthma (EIA) affect many athletes and individuals. Proper diagnosis and management allow for continued physical activity and sports performance.

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  • Sports Medicine
  • Pulmonology
  • Exercise Physiology

Background:

  • Exercise-induced asthma (EIA) and exercise-induced bronchoconstriction (EIB) are common respiratory responses to physical activity.
  • These conditions affect both asthmatic patients and healthy individuals, including elite athletes.
  • Environmental factors and airway inflammation play significant roles in EIA/EIB pathogenesis.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the current understanding of EIA/EIB, including mechanisms, diagnosis, and management.
  • To discuss the implications of EIA/EIB for athletes and anti-doping regulations.
  • To highlight the importance of early diagnosis and treatment for children and adolescents.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of studies on exercise-induced asthma and bronchoconstriction.
  • Analysis of pathogenic mechanisms, diagnostic criteria, and pharmacological treatments.
  • Examination of prevalence in different populations, including athletes and children.

Main Results:

  • EIA/EIB are distinct but often conflated terms; EIB is the response, EIA involves asthma symptoms.
  • Prevalence is high in athletes, but management enables performance.
  • Inhaled asthma medications do not enhance performance in healthy athletes, easing doping regulations.

Conclusions:

  • Effective management of EIA/EIB is crucial for athletes to maintain performance.
  • Early diagnosis and treatment are vital for asthmatic children and adolescents to participate equally in physical activities.
  • Emerging evidence suggests exercise itself may be a therapeutic tool for asthma.