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Exercise-induced bronchoconstriction (EIB) is a treatable condition in asthma patients. Objective testing, including surrogate tests like inhaled mannitol, helps identify individuals at risk during physical activity.

Keywords:

Airway hyperresponsiveness Eucapnic voluntary hyperpnea Exercise-induced bronchoconstriction Mannitol

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Pulmonology
Sports Medicine
Allergy and Immunology

Background:

Exercise-induced bronchoconstriction (EIB) signifies active, treatable airway hyperresponsiveness in individuals with asthma.
EIB can manifest with or without current asthma symptoms.
Identifying EIB is crucial for individuals engaging in sports or occupational physical activities.

Purpose of the Study:

To highlight the significance of objective EIB documentation.
To discuss diagnostic methods for EIB, including laboratory exercise testing and surrogate tests.
To emphasize the diagnostic advantages of surrogate tests.

Main Methods:

Review of diagnostic approaches for EIB.
Comparison of laboratory exercise testing with surrogate tests such as eucapnic voluntary hyperpnea and osmotic stimuli (inhaled mannitol).

Main Results:

Objective documentation of EIB aids in identifying at-risk individuals.
Surrogate tests, including inhaled mannitol, demonstrate improved diagnostic sensitivity for EIB.
Surrogate tests offer enhanced standardization compared to laboratory exercise testing.

Conclusions:

EIB is a key indicator of treatable pathophysiology in asthma.
Surrogate tests provide a more sensitive and standardized method for diagnosing EIB.
Objective EIB diagnosis is vital for safety during physical exertion.