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Michael P Mohning¹, Erika Meneses-Tamayo², Cecilia Rodríguez Flores³

¹Department of Medicine, National Jewish Health, 1400 Jackson Street, Denver, CO 80206, USA.

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Exercise-induced bronchoconstriction (EIB) diagnosis requires considering symptoms like dyspnea and cough during exercise. This review covers various diagnostic tests, protocols, and considerations for selecting the best option for identifying EIB.

Keywords:

Airways hyperresponsiveness Bronchial provocation testing Eucapnic voluntary hyperpnea study Exercise-induced bronchoconstriction

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Area of Science:

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Sports Medicine

Background:

Exercise-induced bronchoconstriction (EIB) presents as airflow obstruction during or after exercise.
Symptoms include dyspnea, cough, wheeze, and chest tightness, necessitating diagnostic evaluation.

Purpose of the Study:

To review available diagnostic modalities for EIB.
To discuss testing protocols and selection criteria for appropriate diagnostic tests.

Main Methods:

Literature review of diagnostic tests for EIB.
Analysis of testing protocols and clinical considerations.

Main Results:

Multiple diagnostic options exist for EIB.
Specific protocols and clinical factors guide test selection.

Conclusions:

Clinicians have various testing options for diagnosing EIB.
Understanding protocols and patient factors is crucial for accurate diagnosis.