Testing for Exercise-Induced Bronchoconstriction

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Exercise-induced bronchoconstriction (EIB) is a form of airway hyperresponsiveness that occurs with or without current symptoms of asthma. EIB is an indicator of active and treatable pathophysiology in persons with asthma. The objective documentation of EIB permits the identification of an individual who may be at risk during a recreational sporting activity or when exercising as an occupational duty. EIB can be identified with laboratory exercise testing or surrogate tests for EIB. These include eucapnic voluntary hyperpnea and osmotic stimuli (eg, inhaled mannitol) and offer improved diagnostic sensitivity to identify EIB and improved standardization when compared with laboratory exercise.

Original languageEnglish
JournalImmunology and Allergy Clinics of North America
Volume38
Issue number2
Pages (from-to)215-229
Number of pages15
ISSN0889-8561
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2018

    Research areas

  • Airway hyperresponsiveness, Eucapnic voluntary hyperpnea, Exercise-induced bronchoconstriction, Mannitol

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