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Exercise Induced Asthma

Learn more about exercise induced asthma, in which exercise can trigger asthma symptoms, including coughing, wheezing, chest tightness, and shortness of breath, about 5-20 minutes after some kids begin exercising.
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Exercise Induced Asthma

Learn what to do for a child with seasonal allergies who is also having attacks with coughing and wheezing after exercise.

Winning With Exercise-Induced Asthma

Get answers to common questions about exercise induced asthma, including treatments and what activities and sports are best for children with EIA.

Exercise Induced Asthma - ADAM Health Encyclopedia

Learn about the symptoms, treatment, diagnosis, and prevention of exercise induced asthma, including the technique of pretreating your child with a rescue inhaler about 10 to 15 minutes before your child is going to exercise.

Exercise Induced Asthma

Learn how to identify and treat Exercise Induced Asthma from the About Guide to Sports Medicine.

Exercise-Induced Asthma - National Jewish Med & Research Ctr

Learn how EIA is treated and what sports are best for kids with exercise induced asthma and which you might what to avoid.

Dispelling the Myths of EIA

Review a world class triathlete and former Olympian's experiences with exercise induced asthma and why with proper management, EIA doesn't have to stop you from achieving your fitness goals.

Keeping Children With Exercise-Induced Asthma Active

An electronic article from the journal Pediatrics that concluded that 'with appropriate therapy, 90% of patients with EIA can control their symptoms and should be able to participate in any vigorous activity.'

Exercise Induced Asthma

Review Dr. Iannelli's guide to exercise induced asthma and learn why it affects many children, but with the proper treatments, should not limit your child's physical activities.

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