If you have asthma, chances are you have exercise induced asthma (EIA). I was actually a bit shocked as I read this post and learned that of the 18 million Americans with asthma, 80-90 percent have EIA.
What I also found stunning was that this article from the New York Times noted half of all cross country skiers, and 17 percent of Olympic-level distance runners, have been diagnosed with EIA. Likewise, according to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (AAAAI.org),...
Exercise-induced asthma, or EIA for short, is a type of asthma where symptoms are triggered by activity or exercise. If you experience... Read more »
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Exercise-induced asthma, known as EIA for short, is a common condition. In fact, the American Lung Association says that about 7 out of... Read more »
Study findings due to be published in the September issue of the Journal Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise were released... Read more »
A parent of one of my 10 year old asthma patients found that the Phys ed teacher frequently assigned her son to the goalie position... Read more »
Drinking a caffeinated beverage an hour before exercising may cut symptoms of exercise-induced asthma (EIA), a new study has found. Researchers in... Read more »
Stress can wreck havoc on your health. And if you have asthma, you no doubt know that stress can cause asthma symptoms. The signs and symptoms of... Read more »
According to experts at the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, up to 13 percent of the American population suffers from... Read more »
The Food and Drug Administration has approved Singulair to prevent exercise-induced asthma (EIA) in patients ages 15 years and older. EIA is a... Read more »
The cold temperatures and dry air of winter can make the symptoms of exercise-induced asthma worse, experts say, but that doesn't mean people who... Read more »
Proper warm up and cool down may prevent an asthma attack during exercise... Read more »
Coughing Coughing during exercise can be a sign of exercise-induced asthma, also known as exercise-induced bronchospasm. If the coughing is accompanied by other symptoms of asthma, you may want to consult your doctor. Wheezing Another...
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