Asthma: A form of bronchial disorder with three distinct components: airway hyper-responsiveness (RESPIRATORY HYPERSENSITIVITY), airway INFLAMMATION, and intermittent AIRWAY OBSTRUCTION. It is characterized by spasmodic contraction of airway smooth muscle, WHEEZING, and dyspnea (DYSPNEA, PAROXYSMAL).Exercise Test: Controlled physical activity which is performed in order to allow assessment of physiological functions, particularly cardiovascular and pulmonary, but also aerobic capacity. Maximal (most intense) exercise is usually required but submaximal exercise is also used.Anti-Asthmatic Agents: Drugs that are used to treat asthma.Exercise Therapy: A regimen or plan of physical activities designed and prescribed for specific therapeutic goals. Its purpose is to restore normal musculoskeletal function or to reduce pain caused by diseases or injuries.Exercise: Physical activity which is usually regular and done with the intention of improving or maintaining PHYSICAL FITNESS or HEALTH. Contrast with PHYSICAL EXERTION which is concerned largely with the physiologic and metabolic response to energy expenditure.Asthma, Exercise-Induced: Asthma attacks following a period of exercise. Usually the induced attack is short-lived and regresses spontaneously. The magnitude of postexertional airway obstruction is strongly influenced by the environment in which exercise is performed (i.e. inhalation of cold air during physical exertion markedly augments the severity of the airway obstruction; conversely, warm humid air blunts or abolishes it).Exercise Tolerance: The exercise capacity of an individual as measured by endurance (maximal exercise duration and/or maximal attained work load) during an EXERCISE TEST.Administration, Inhalation: The administration of drugs by the respiratory route. It includes insufflation into the respiratory tract.Forced Expiratory Volume: Measure of the maximum amount of air that can be expelled in a given number of seconds during a FORCED VITAL CAPACITY determination . It is usually given as FEV followed by a subscript indicating the number of seconds over which the measurement is made, although it is sometimes given as a percentage of forced vital capacity.Peak Expiratory Flow Rate: Measurement of the maximum rate of airflow attained during a FORCED VITAL CAPACITY determination. Common abbreviations are PEFR and PFR.Asthma, Occupational: Asthma attacks caused, triggered, or exacerbated by OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE.Bronchodilator Agents: Agents that cause an increase in the expansion of a bronchus or bronchial tubes.Bronchial Hyperreactivity: Tendency of the smooth muscle of the tracheobronchial tree to contract more intensely in response to a given stimulus than it does in the response seen in normal individuals. This condition is present in virtually all symptomatic patients with asthma. The most prominent manifestation of this smooth muscle contraction is a decrease in airway caliber that can be readily measured in the pulmonary function laboratory.Respiratory Sounds: Noises, normal and abnormal, heard on auscultation over any part of the RESPIRATORY TRACT.Allergens: Antigen-type substances that produce immediate hypersensitivity (HYPERSENSITIVITY, IMMEDIATE).Physical Exertion: Expenditure of energy during PHYSICAL ACTIVITY. Intensity of exertion may be measured by rate of OXYGEN CONSUMPTION; HEAT produced, or HEART RATE. Perceived exertion, a psychological measure of exertion, is included.Adrenal Cortex HormonesHypersensitivity: Altered reactivity to an antigen, which can result in pathologic reactions upon subsequent exposure to that particular antigen.Respiratory Function Tests: Measurement of the various processes involved in the act of respiration: inspiration, expiration, oxygen and carbon dioxide exchange, lung volume and compliance, etc.Hypersensitivity, Immediate: Hypersensitivity reactions which occur within minutes of exposure to challenging antigen due to the release of histamine which follows the antigen-antibody reaction and causes smooth muscle contraction and increased vascular permeability.Albuterol: A short-acting beta-2 adrenergic agonist that is primarily used as a bronchodilator agent to treat ASTHMA. Albuterol is prepared as a racemic mixture of R(-) and S(+) stereoisomers. The stereospecific preparation of R(-) isomer of albuterol is referred to as levalbuterol.Rhinitis: Inflammation of the NASAL MUCOSA, the mucous membrane lining the NASAL CAVITIES.Methacholine Chloride: A quaternary ammonium parasympathomimetic agent with the muscarinic actions of ACETYLCHOLINE. It is hydrolyzed by ACETYLCHOLINESTERASE at a considerably slower rate than ACETYLCHOLINE and is more resistant to hydrolysis by nonspecific CHOLINESTERASES so that its actions are more prolonged. It is used as a parasympathomimetic bronchoconstrictor agent and as a diagnostic aid for bronchial asthma. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p1116)Spirometry: Measurement of volume of air inhaled or exhaled by the lung.Rhinitis, Allergic, Perennial: Inflammation of the mucous membrane of the nose similar to that found in hay fever except that symptoms persist throughout the year. The causes are usually air-borne allergens, particularly dusts, feathers, molds, animal fur, etc.Severity of Illness Index: Levels within a diagnostic group which are established by various measurement criteria applied to the seriousness of a patient's disorder.Budesonide: A glucocorticoid used in the management of ASTHMA, the treatment of various skin disorders, and allergic RHINITIS.Lung: Either of the pair of organs occupying the cavity of the thorax that effect the aeration of the blood.Oxygen Consumption: The rate at which oxygen is used by a tissue; microliters of oxygen STPD used per milligram of tissue per hour; the rate at which oxygen enters the blood from alveolar gas, equal in the steady state to the consumption of oxygen by tissue metabolism throughout the body. (Stedman, 25th ed, p346)Eosinophils: Granular leukocytes with a nucleus that usually has two lobes connected by a slender thread of chromatin, and cytoplasm containing coarse, round granules that are uniform in size and stainable by eosin.Bronchi: The larger air passages of the lungs arising from the terminal bifurcation of the TRACHEA. They include the largest two primary bronchi which branch out into secondary bronchi, and tertiary bronchi which extend into BRONCHIOLES and PULMONARY ALVEOLI.Beclomethasone: An anti-inflammatory, synthetic glucocorticoid. It is used topically as an anti-inflammatory agent and in aerosol form for the treatment of ASTHMA.Leukotriene Antagonists: A class of drugs designed to prevent leukotriene synthesis or activity by blocking binding at the receptor level.Nebulizers and Vaporizers: Devices that cause a liquid or solid to be converted into an aerosol (spray) or a vapor. It is used in drug administration by inhalation, humidification of ambient air, and in certain analytical instruments.Questionnaires: Predetermined sets of questions used to collect data - clinical data, social status, occupational group, etc. The term is often applied to a self-completed survey instrument.Skin Tests: Epicutaneous or intradermal application of a sensitizer for demonstration of either delayed or immediate hypersensitivity. Used in diagnosis of hypersensitivity or as a test for cellular immunity.Physical Endurance: The time span between the beginning of physical activity by an individual and the termination because of exhaustion.Prevalence: The total number of cases of a given disease in a specified population at a designated time. It is differentiated from INCIDENCE, which refers to the number of new cases in the population at a given time.Bronchoconstriction: Narrowing of the caliber of the BRONCHI, physiologically or as a result of pharmacological intervention.Bronchoconstrictor Agents: Agents causing the narrowing of the lumen of a bronchus or bronchiole.Status Asthmaticus: A sudden intense and continuous aggravation of a state of asthma, marked by dyspnea to the point of exhaustion and collapse and not responding to the usual therapeutic efforts.Airway Remodeling: The structural changes in the number, mass, size and/or composition of the airway tissues.Adrenergic beta-Agonists: Drugs that selectively bind to and activate beta-adrenergic receptors.Bronchitis: Inflammation of the large airways in the lung including any part of the BRONCHI, from the PRIMARY BRONCHI to the TERTIARY BRONCHI.Vital Capacity: The volume of air that is exhaled by a maximal expiration following a maximal inspiration.Muscle, Skeletal: A subtype of striated muscle, attached by TENDONS to the SKELETON. Skeletal muscles are innervated and their movement can be consciously controlled. They are also called voluntary muscles.Respiratory Hypersensitivity: A form of hypersensitivity affecting the respiratory tract. It includes ASTHMA and RHINITIS, ALLERGIC, SEASONAL.Ovalbumin: An albumin obtained from the white of eggs. It is a member of the serpin superfamily.Pyroglyphidae: Family of house dust mites, in the superfamily Analgoidea, order Astigmata. They include the genera Dermatophagoides and Euroglyphus.Risk Factors: An aspect of personal behavior or lifestyle, environmental exposure, or inborn or inherited characteristic, which, on the basis of epidemiologic evidence, is known to be associated with a health-related condition considered important to prevent.Pulmonary Medicine: A subspecialty of internal medicine concerned with the study of the RESPIRATORY SYSTEM. It is especially concerned with diagnosis and treatment of diseases and defects of the lungs and bronchial tree.Time Factors: Elements of limited time intervals, contributing to particular results or situations.Treatment Outcome: Evaluation undertaken to assess the results or consequences of management and procedures used in combating disease in order to determine the efficacy, effectiveness, safety, and practicability of these interventions in individual cases or series.Double-Blind Method: A method of studying a drug or procedure in which both the subjects and investigators are kept unaware of who is actually getting which specific treatment.Asthma, Aspirin-Induced: Asthmatic adverse reaction (e.g., BRONCHOCONSTRICTION) to conventional NSAIDS including aspirin use.Exhalation: The act of BREATHING out.Cross-Sectional Studies: Studies in which the presence or absence of disease or other health-related variables are determined in each member of the study population or in a representative sample at one particular time. This contrasts with LONGITUDINAL STUDIES which are followed over a period of time.Quality of Life: A generic concept reflecting concern with the modification and enhancement of life attributes, e.g., physical, political, moral and social environment; the overall condition of a human life.Sputum: Material coughed up from the lungs and expectorated via the mouth. It contains MUCUS, cellular debris, and microorganisms. It may also contain blood or pus.Glucocorticoids: A group of CORTICOSTEROIDS that affect carbohydrate metabolism (GLUCONEOGENESIS, liver glycogen deposition, elevation of BLOOD SUGAR), inhibit ADRENOCORTICOTROPIC HORMONE secretion, and possess pronounced anti-inflammatory activity. They also play a role in fat and protein metabolism, maintenance of arterial blood pressure, alteration of the connective tissue response to injury, reduction in the number of circulating lymphocytes, and functioning of the central nervous system.Bronchoalveolar Lavage Fluid: Washing liquid obtained from irrigation of the lung, including the BRONCHI and the PULMONARY ALVEOLI. It is generally used to assess biochemical, inflammatory, or infection status of the lung.Heart Rate: The number of times the HEART VENTRICLES contract per unit of time, usually per minute.Airway Obstruction: Any hindrance to the passage of air into and out of the lungs.Occupational Diseases: Diseases caused by factors involved in one's employment.Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive: A disease of chronic diffuse irreversible airflow obstruction. Subcategories of COPD include CHRONIC BRONCHITIS and PULMONARY EMPHYSEMA.Cough: A sudden, audible expulsion of air from the lungs through a partially closed glottis, preceded by inhalation. It is a protective response that serves to clear the trachea, bronchi, and/or lungs of irritants and secretions, or to prevent aspiration of foreign materials into the lungs.Breath Tests: Any tests done on exhaled air.Self Care: Performance of activities or tasks traditionally performed by professional health care providers. The concept includes care of oneself or one's family and friends.Air Pollution, Indoor: The contamination of indoor air.Eosinophilia: Abnormal increase of EOSINOPHILS in the blood, tissues or organs.Mites: Any arthropod of the subclass ACARI except the TICKS. They are minute animals related to the spiders, usually having transparent or semitransparent bodies. They may be parasitic on humans and domestic animals, producing various irritations of the skin (MITE INFESTATIONS). Many mite species are important to human and veterinary medicine as both parasite and vector. Mites also infest plants.Environmental Exposure: The exposure to potentially harmful chemical, physical, or biological agents in the environment or to environmental factors that may include ionizing radiation, pathogenic organisms, or toxic chemicals.Chronic Disease: Diseases which have one or more of the following characteristics: they are permanent, leave residual disability, are caused by nonreversible pathological alteration, require special training of the patient for rehabilitation, or may be expected to require a long period of supervision, observation, or care. (Dictionary of Health Services Management, 2d ed)Airway Resistance: Physiologically, the opposition to flow of air caused by the forces of friction. As a part of pulmonary function testing, it is the ratio of driving pressure to the rate of air flow.Air Pollutants: Any substance in the air which could, if present in high enough concentration, harm humans, animals, vegetation or material. Substances include GASES; PARTICULATE MATTER; and volatile ORGANIC CHEMICALS.Case-Control Studies: Studies which start with the identification of persons with a disease of interest and a control (comparison, referent) group without the disease. The relationship of an attribute to the disease is examined by comparing diseased and non-diseased persons with regard to the frequency or levels of the attribute in each group.Anti-Inflammatory Agents: Substances that reduce or suppress INFLAMMATION.Bicycling: The use of a bicycle for transportation or recreation. It does not include the use of a bicycle in studying the body's response to physical exertion (BICYCLE ERGOMETRY TEST see EXERCISE TEST).Nedocromil: A pyranoquinolone derivative that inhibits activation of inflammatory cells which are associated with ASTHMA, including eosinophils, neutrophils, macrophages, mast cells, monocytes, and platelets.Physical Fitness: The ability to carry out daily tasks and perform physical activities in a highly functional state, often as a result of physical conditioning.Patient Education as Topic: The teaching or training of patients concerning their own health needs.Rest: Freedom from activity.Androstadienes: Derivatives of the steroid androstane having two double bonds at any site in any of the rings.Respiratory System: The tubular and cavernous organs and structures, by means of which pulmonary ventilation and gas exchange between ambient air and the blood are brought about.Cromolyn Sodium: A chromone complex that acts by inhibiting the release of chemical mediators from sensitized mast cells. It is used in the prophylactic treatment of both allergic and exercise-induced asthma, but does not affect an established asthmatic attack.Metered Dose Inhalers: A small aerosol canister used to release a calibrated amount of medication for inhalation.Dyspnea: Difficult or labored breathing.Breathing Exercises: Therapeutic exercises aimed to deepen inspiration or expiration or even to alter the rate and rhythm of respiration.Ethanolamines: AMINO ALCOHOLS containing the ETHANOLAMINE; (-NH2CH2CHOH) group and its derivatives.Pulmonary Gas Exchange: The exchange of OXYGEN and CARBON DIOXIDE between alveolar air and pulmonary capillary blood that occurs across the BLOOD-AIR BARRIER.Prospective Studies: Observation of a population for a sufficient number of persons over a sufficient number of years to generate incidence or mortality rates subsequent to the selection of the study group.Interleukin-13: A cytokine synthesized by T-LYMPHOCYTES that produces proliferation, immunoglobulin isotype switching, and immunoglobulin production by immature B-LYMPHOCYTES. It appears to play a role in regulating inflammatory and immune responses.Th2 Cells: Subset of helper-inducer T-lymphocytes which synthesize and secrete the interleukins IL-4, IL-5, IL-6, and IL-10. These cytokines influence B-cell development and antibody production as well as augmenting humoral responses.Patient Compliance: Voluntary cooperation of the patient in following a prescribed regimen.Cohort Studies: Studies in which subsets of a defined population are identified. These groups may or may not be exposed to factors hypothesized to influence the probability of the occurrence of a particular disease or other outcome. Cohorts are defined populations which, as a whole, are followed in an attempt to determine distinguishing subgroup characteristics.Nitrogen Dioxide: Nitrogen oxide (NO2). A highly poisonous gas. Exposure produces inflammation of lungs that may only cause slight pain or pass unnoticed, but resulting edema several days later may cause death. (From Merck, 11th ed) It is a major atmospheric pollutant that is able to absorb UV light that does not reach the earth's surface.Running: An activity in which the body is propelled by moving the legs rapidly. Running is performed at a moderate to rapid pace and should be differentiated from JOGGING, which is performed at a much slower pace.Emergency Service, Hospital: Hospital department responsible for the administration and provision of immediate medical or surgical care to the emergency patient.Resistance Training: A type of strength-building exercise program that requires the body muscle to exert a force against some form of resistance, such as weight, stretch bands, water, or immovable objects. Resistance exercise is a combination of static and dynamic contractions involving shortening and lengthening of skeletal muscles.Hospitalization: The confinement of a patient in a hospital.Follow-Up Studies: Studies in which individuals or populations are followed to assess the outcome of exposures, procedures, or effects of a characteristic, e.g., occurrence of disease.Tobacco Smoke Pollution: Contamination of the air by tobacco smoke.Picornaviridae Infections: Virus diseases caused by the PICORNAVIRIDAE.Cockroaches: Insects of the order Dictyoptera comprising several families including Blaberidae, BLATTELLIDAE, Blattidae (containing the American cockroach PERIPLANETA americana), Cryptocercidae, and Polyphagidae.Cross-Over Studies: Studies comparing two or more treatments or interventions in which the subjects or patients, upon completion of the course of one treatment, are switched to another. In the case of two treatments, A and B, half the subjects are randomly allocated to receive these in the order A, B and half to receive them in the order B, A. A criticism of this design is that effects of the first treatment may carry over into the period when the second is given. (Last, A Dictionary of Epidemiology, 2d ed)Toluene 2,4-Diisocyanate: Skin irritant and allergen used in the manufacture of polyurethane foams and other elastomers.Aerosols: Colloids with a gaseous dispersing phase and either liquid (fog) or solid (smoke) dispersed phase; used in fumigation or in inhalation therapy; may contain propellant agents.Anaerobic Threshold: The oxygen consumption level above which aerobic energy production is supplemented by anaerobic mechanisms during exercise, resulting in a sustained increase in lactate concentration and metabolic acidosis. The anaerobic threshold is affected by factors that modify oxygen delivery to the tissues; it is low in patients with heart disease. Methods of measurement include direct measure of lactate concentration, direct measurement of bicarbonate concentration, and gas exchange measurements.Muscle Stretching Exercises: Exercises that stretch the muscle fibers with the aim to increase muscle-tendon FLEXIBILITY, improve RANGE OF MOTION or musculoskeletal function, and prevent injuries. There are various types of stretching techniques including active, passive (relaxed), static, dynamic (gentle), ballistic (forced), isometric, and others.Practice Guidelines as Topic: Directions or principles presenting current or future rules of policy for assisting health care practitioners in patient care decisions regarding diagnosis, therapy, or related clinical circumstances. The guidelines may be developed by government agencies at any level, institutions, professional societies, governing boards, or by the convening of expert panels. The guidelines form a basis for the evaluation of all aspects of health care and delivery.Adrenergic beta-2 Receptor Agonists: Compounds bind to and activate ADRENERGIC BETA-2 RECEPTORS.Puerto Rico: An island in the Greater Antilles in the West Indies. Its capital is San Juan. It is a self-governing commonwealth in union with the United States. It was discovered by Columbus in 1493 but no colonization was attempted until 1508. It belonged to Spain until ceded to the United States in 1898. It became a commonwealth with autonomy in internal affairs in 1952. Columbus named the island San Juan for St. John's Day, the Monday he arrived, and the bay Puerto Rico, rich harbor. The island became Puerto Rico officially in 1932. (From Webster's New Geographical Dictionary, 1988, p987 & Room, Brewer's Dictionary of Names, 1992, p436)Urban Population: The inhabitants of a city or town, including metropolitan areas and suburban areas.Pregnenediones: Unsaturated pregnane derivatives containing two keto groups on side chains or ring structures.Inflammation: A pathological process characterized by injury or destruction of tissues caused by a variety of cytologic and chemical reactions. It is usually manifested by typical signs of pain, heat, redness, swelling, and loss of function.Lactic Acid: A normal intermediate in the fermentation (oxidation, metabolism) of sugar. The concentrated form is used internally to prevent gastrointestinal fermentation. (From Stedman, 26th ed)Smoking: Inhaling and exhaling the smoke of burning TOBACCO.Occupational Exposure: The exposure to potentially harmful chemical, physical, or biological agents that occurs as a result of one's occupation.Lung Diseases, Obstructive: Any disorder marked by obstruction of conducting airways of the lung. AIRWAY OBSTRUCTION may be acute, chronic, intermittent, or persistent.Eosinophil Cationic Protein: One of several basic proteins released from EOSINOPHIL cytoplasmic granules. Eosinophil cationic protein is a 21-kDa cytotoxic peptide with a pI of 10.9. Although eosinophil cationic protein is considered a member of the RNAse A superfamily of proteins, it has only limited RNAse activity.Dermatitis, Atopic: A chronic inflammatory genetically determined disease of the skin marked by increased ability to form reagin (IgE), with increased susceptibility to allergic rhinitis and asthma, and hereditary disposition to a lowered threshold for pruritus. It is manifested by lichenification, excoriation, and crusting, mainly on the flexural surfaces of the elbow and knee. In infants it is known as infantile eczema.Analysis of Variance: A statistical technique that isolates and assesses the contributions of categorical independent variables to variation in the mean of a continuous dependent variable.Anti-Allergic Agents: Agents that are used to treat allergic reactions. Most of these drugs act by preventing the release of inflammatory mediators or inhibiting the actions of released mediators on their target cells. (From AMA Drug Evaluations Annual, 1994, p475)Interleukin-5: A cytokine that promotes differentiation and activation of EOSINOPHILS. It also triggers activated B-LYMPHOCYTES to differentiate into IMMUNOGLOBULIN-secreting cells.Acute Disease: Disease having a short and relatively severe course.Disease Models, Animal: Naturally occurring or experimentally induced animal diseases with pathological processes sufficiently similar to those of human diseases. They are used as study models for human diseases.Respiratory Mucosa: The mucous membrane lining the RESPIRATORY TRACT, including the NASAL CAVITY; the LARYNX; the TRACHEA; and the BRONCHI tree. The respiratory mucosa consists of various types of epithelial cells ranging from ciliated columnar to simple squamous, mucous GOBLET CELLS, and glands containing both mucous and serous cells.Pulmonary Eosinophilia: A condition characterized by infiltration of the lung with EOSINOPHILS due to inflammation or other disease processes. Major eosinophilic lung diseases are the eosinophilic pneumonias caused by infections, allergens, or toxic agents.Air Pollution: The presence of contaminants or pollutant substances in the air (AIR POLLUTANTS) that interfere with human health or welfare, or produce other harmful environmental effects. The substances may include GASES; PARTICULATE MATTER; or volatile ORGANIC CHEMICALS.Bronchial Spasm: Spasmodic contraction of the smooth muscle of the bronchi.Health Surveys: A systematic collection of factual data pertaining to health and disease in a human population within a given geographic area.Rhinovirus: A genus of PICORNAVIRIDAE inhabiting primarily the respiratory tract of mammalian hosts. It includes over 100 human serotypes associated with the COMMON COLD.Housing: Living facilities for humans.Age Factors: Age as a constituent element or influence contributing to the production of a result. It may be applicable to the cause or the effect of a circumstance. It is used with human or animal concepts but should be differentiated from AGING, a physiological process, and TIME FACTORS which refers only to the passage of time.Mucus: The viscous secretion of mucous membranes. It contains mucin, white blood cells, water, inorganic salts, and exfoliated cells.Logistic Models: Statistical models which describe the relationship between a qualitative dependent variable (that is, one which can take only certain discrete values, such as the presence or absence of a disease) and an independent variable. A common application is in epidemiology for estimating an individual's risk (probability of a disease) as a function of a given risk factor.Ozone: The unstable triatomic form of oxygen, O3. It is a powerful oxidant that is produced for various chemical and industrial uses. Its production is also catalyzed in the ATMOSPHERE by ULTRAVIOLET RAY irradiation of oxygen or other ozone precursors such as VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUNDS and NITROGEN OXIDES. About 90% of the ozone in the atmosphere exists in the stratosphere (STRATOSPHERIC OZONE).Respiratory Tract DiseasesFenoterol: An adrenergic beta-2 agonist that is used as a bronchodilator and tocolytic.Odds Ratio: The ratio of two odds. The exposure-odds ratio for case control data is the ratio of the odds in favor of exposure among cases to the odds in favor of exposure among noncases. The disease-odds ratio for a cohort or cross section is the ratio of the odds in favor of disease among the exposed to the odds in favor of disease among the unexposed. The prevalence-odds ratio refers to an odds ratio derived cross-sectionally from studies of prevalent cases.Respiration: The act of breathing with the LUNGS, consisting of INHALATION, or the taking into the lungs of the ambient air, and of EXHALATION, or the expelling of the modified air which contains more CARBON DIOXIDE than the air taken in (Blakiston's Gould Medical Dictionary, 4th ed.). This does not include tissue respiration (= OXYGEN CONSUMPTION) or cell respiration (= CELL RESPIRATION).Isocyanates: Organic compounds that contain the -NCO radical.Terbutaline: A selective beta-2 adrenergic agonist used as a bronchodilator and tocolytic.QuinolinesNitric Oxide: A free radical gas produced endogenously by a variety of mammalian cells, synthesized from ARGININE by NITRIC OXIDE SYNTHASE. Nitric oxide is one of the ENDOTHELIUM-DEPENDENT RELAXING FACTORS released by the vascular endothelium and mediates VASODILATION. It also inhibits platelet aggregation, induces disaggregation of aggregated platelets, and inhibits platelet adhesion to the vascular endothelium. Nitric oxide activates cytosolic GUANYLATE CYCLASE and thus elevates intracellular levels of CYCLIC GMP.United StatesSex Factors: Maleness or femaleness as a constituent element or influence contributing to the production of a result. It may be applicable to the cause or effect of a circumstance. It is used with human or animal concepts but should be differentiated from SEX CHARACTERISTICS, anatomical or physiological manifestations of sex, and from SEX DISTRIBUTION, the number of males and females in given circumstances.Leukocyte Count: The number of WHITE BLOOD CELLS per unit volume in venous BLOOD. A differential leukocyte count measures the relative numbers of the different types of white cells.Cytokines: Non-antibody proteins secreted by inflammatory leukocytes and some non-leukocytic cells, that act as intercellular mediators. They differ from classical hormones in that they are produced by a number of tissue or cell types rather than by specialized glands. They generally act locally in a paracrine or autocrine rather than endocrine manner.Blood Pressure: PRESSURE of the BLOOD on the ARTERIES and other BLOOD VESSELS.Parents: Persons functioning as natural, adoptive, or substitute parents. The heading includes the concept of parenthood as well as preparation for becoming a parent.Antigens, Dermatophagoides: Antigens from the house dust mites (DERMATOPHAGOIDES), mainly D. farinae and D. pteronyssinus. They are proteins, found in mite feces or mite extracts, that can cause ASTHMA and other allergic diseases such as perennial rhinitis (RHINITIS, ALLERGIC, PERENNIAL) and atopic dermatitis (DERMATITIS, ATOPIC). More than 11 groups of Dermatophagoides ALLERGENS have been defined. Group I allergens, such as Der f I and Der p I from the above two species, are among the strongest mite immunogens in humans.Forced Expiratory Flow Rates: The rate of airflow measured during a FORCED VITAL CAPACITY determination.Regression Analysis: Procedures for finding the mathematical function which best describes the relationship between a dependent variable and one or more independent variables. In linear regression (see LINEAR MODELS) the relationship is constrained to be a straight line and LEAST-SQUARES ANALYSIS is used to determine the best fit. In logistic regression (see LOGISTIC MODELS) the dependent variable is qualitative rather than continuously variable and LIKELIHOOD FUNCTIONS are used to find the best relationship. In multiple regression, the dependent variable is considered to depend on more than a single independent variable.Bronchoscopy: Endoscopic examination, therapy or surgery of the bronchi.Sinusitis: Inflammation of the NASAL MUCOSA in one or more of the PARANASAL SINUSES.Ipratropium: A muscarinic antagonist structurally related to ATROPINE but often considered safer and more effective for inhalation use. It is used for various bronchial disorders, in rhinitis, and as an antiarrhythmic.Vehicle Emissions: Gases, fumes, vapors, and odors escaping from the cylinders of a gasoline or diesel internal-combustion engine. (From McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific and Technical Terms, 4th ed & Random House Unabridged Dictionary, 2d ed)Physical Education and Training: Instructional programs in the care and development of the body, often in schools. The concept does not include prescribed exercises, which is EXERCISE THERAPY.Respiratory Mechanics: The physical or mechanical action of the LUNGS; DIAPHRAGM; RIBS; and CHEST WALL during respiration. It includes airflow, lung volume, neural and reflex controls, mechanoreceptors, breathing patterns, etc.Histamine: An amine derived by enzymatic decarboxylation of HISTIDINE. It is a powerful stimulant of gastric secretion, a constrictor of bronchial smooth muscle, a vasodilator, and also a centrally acting neurotransmitter.Urban Health: The status of health in urban populations.Biological Markers: Measurable and quantifiable biological parameters (e.g., specific enzyme concentration, specific hormone concentration, specific gene phenotype distribution in a population, presence of biological substances) which serve as indices for health- and physiology-related assessments, such as disease risk, psychiatric disorders, environmental exposure and its effects, disease diagnosis, metabolic processes, substance abuse, pregnancy, cell line development, epidemiologic studies, etc.Mice, Inbred BALB CGenetic Predisposition to Disease: A latent susceptibility to disease at the genetic level, which may be activated under certain conditions.Statistics, Nonparametric: A class of statistical methods applicable to a large set of probability distributions used to test for correlation, location, independence, etc. In most nonparametric statistical tests, the original scores or observations are replaced by another variable containing less information. An important class of nonparametric tests employs the ordinal properties of the data. Another class of tests uses information about whether an observation is above or below some fixed value such as the median, and a third class is based on the frequency of the occurrence of runs in the data. (From McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific and Technical Terms, 4th ed, p1284; Corsini, Concise Encyclopedia of Psychology, 1987, p764-5)Sports: Activities or games, usually involving physical effort or skill. Reasons for engagement in sports include pleasure, competition, and/or financial reward.Respiratory Tract Infections: Invasion of the host RESPIRATORY SYSTEM by microorganisms, usually leading to pathological processes or diseases.Retrospective Studies: Studies used to test etiologic hypotheses in which inferences about an exposure to putative causal factors are derived from data relating to characteristics of persons under study or to events or experiences in their past. The essential feature is that some of the persons under study have the disease or outcome of interest and their characteristics are compared with those of unaffected persons.Acetates: Derivatives of ACETIC ACID. Included under this heading are a broad variety of acid forms, salts, esters, and amides that contain the carboxymethane structure.Leg: The inferior part of the lower extremity between the KNEE and the ANKLE.Conjunctivitis, Allergic: Conjunctivitis due to hypersensitivity to various allergens.Obesity: A status with BODY WEIGHT that is grossly above the acceptable or desirable weight, usually due to accumulation of excess FATS in the body. The standards may vary with age, sex, genetic or cultural background. In the BODY MASS INDEX, a BMI greater than 30.0 kg/m2 is considered obese, and a BMI greater than 40.0 kg/m2 is considered morbidly obese (MORBID OBESITY).New Zealand: A group of islands in the southwest Pacific. Its capital is Wellington. It was discovered by the Dutch explorer Abel Tasman in 1642 and circumnavigated by Cook in 1769. Colonized in 1840 by the New Zealand Company, it became a British crown colony in 1840 until 1907 when colonial status was terminated. New Zealand is a partly anglicized form of the original Dutch name Nieuw Zeeland, new sea land, possibly with reference to the Dutch province of Zeeland. (From Webster's New Geographical Dictionary, 1988, p842 & Room, Brewer's Dictionary of Names, 1992, p378)Muscle Contraction: A process leading to shortening and/or development of tension in muscle tissue. Muscle contraction occurs by a sliding filament mechanism whereby actin filaments slide inward among the myosin filaments.Leukotriene E4: A biologically active principle of SRS-A that is formed from LEUKOTRIENE D4 via a peptidase reaction that removes the glycine residue. The biological actions of LTE4 are similar to LTC4 and LTD4. (From Dictionary of Prostaglandins and Related Compounds, 1990)Oxygen: An element with atomic symbol O, atomic number 8, and atomic weight [15.99903; 15.99977]. It is the most abundant element on earth and essential for respiration.Disease Management: A broad approach to appropriate coordination of the entire disease treatment process that often involves shifting away from more expensive inpatient and acute care to areas such as preventive medicine, patient counseling and education, and outpatient care. This concept includes implications of appropriate versus inappropriate therapy on the overall cost and clinical outcome of a particular disease. (From Hosp Pharm 1995 Jul;30(7):596)Pollen: The fertilizing element of plants that contains the male GAMETOPHYTES.Single-Blind Method: A method in which either the observer(s) or the subject(s) is kept ignorant of the group to which the subjects are assigned.Longitudinal Studies: Studies in which variables relating to an individual or group of individuals are assessed over a period of time.Drug Therapy, Combination: Therapy with two or more separate preparations given for a combined effect.Guideline Adherence: Conformity in fulfilling or following official, recognized, or institutional requirements, guidelines, recommendations, protocols, pathways, or other standards.Pilot Projects: Small-scale tests of methods and procedures to be used on a larger scale if the pilot study demonstrates that these methods and procedures can work.MichiganExercise Movement Techniques: Methods or programs of physical activities which can be used to promote, maintain, or restore the physical and physiological well-being of an individual.GlycogenDesensitization, Immunologic: Immunosuppression by the administration of increasing doses of antigen. Though the exact mechanism is not clear, the therapy results in an increase in serum levels of allergen-specific IMMUNOGLOBULIN G, suppression of specific IgE, and an increase in suppressor T-cell activity.Absenteeism: Chronic absence from work or other duty.Regional Blood Flow: The flow of BLOOD through or around an organ or region of the body.Adaptation, Physiological: The non-genetic biological changes of an organism in response to challenges in its ENVIRONMENT.Food Hypersensitivity: Gastrointestinal disturbances, skin eruptions, or shock due to allergic reactions to allergens in food.Body Mass Index: An indicator of body density as determined by the relationship of BODY WEIGHT to BODY HEIGHT. BMI=weight (kg)/height squared (m2). BMI correlates with body fat (ADIPOSE TISSUE). Their relationship varies with age and gender. For adults, BMI falls into these categories: below 18.5 (underweight); 18.5-24.9 (normal); 25.0-29.9 (overweight); 30.0 and above (obese). (National Center for Health Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)Great BritainRespiratory Therapy: Care of patients with deficiencies and abnormalities associated with the cardiopulmonary system. It includes the therapeutic use of medical gases and their administrative apparatus, environmental control systems, humidification, aerosols, ventilatory support, bronchopulmonary drainage and exercise, respiratory rehabilitation, assistance with cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and maintenance of natural, artificial, and mechanical airways.Energy Metabolism: The chemical reactions involved in the production and utilization of various forms of energy in cells.Infant, Newborn: An infant during the first month after birth.Leukotrienes: A family of biologically active compounds derived from arachidonic acid by oxidative metabolism through the 5-lipoxygenase pathway. They participate in host defense reactions and pathophysiological conditions such as immediate hypersensitivity and inflammation. They have potent actions on many essential organs and systems, including the cardiovascular, pulmonary, and central nervous system as well as the gastrointestinal tract and the immune system.Phenotype: The outward appearance of the individual. It is the product of interactions between genes, and between the GENOTYPE and the environment.Reproducibility of Results: The statistical reproducibility of measurements (often in a clinical context), including the testing of instrumentation or techniques to obtain reproducible results. The concept includes reproducibility of physiological measurements, which may be used to develop rules to assess probability or prognosis, or response to a stimulus; reproducibility of occurrence of a condition; and reproducibility of experimental results.Socioeconomic Factors: Social and economic factors that characterize the individual or group within the social structure.
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Allergy1
- The role of allergy in asthma is greater in children than in adults. (xolairhcp.com)
Treatment5
- It is not yet clear where nedocromil should sit in relation to other therapies in the treatment of asthma in children. (cochrane.org)
- Currently inhaled corticosteroids are the main stay in the maintenance treatment of chronic asthma in children. (cochrane.org)
- The objective of this review is to compare the safety and efficacy of inhaled nedocromil sodium with placebo in the treatment of chronic asthma in children. (cochrane.org)
- Randomised placebo controlled trials comparing nedocromil sodium to placebo in the treatment of chronic asthma in children (0 to 18 years). (cochrane.org)
- In order to qualify an appropriate patient for XOLAIR treatment , 1 sensitivity to only one perennial aeroallergen is needed to confirm the patient's asthma is allergic and in determining XOLAIR eligibility. (xolairhcp.com)
Mild3
- It is thought to be safer than inhaled steroids and can be used for the management of mild to moderate asthma. (cochrane.org)
- This study was conducted in children who had mild asthma. (cochrane.org)
- Although nedocromil may have advantages over inhaled corticosteroids in terms of side effects, there is a need for head to head trials of nedocromil and inhaled corticosteroids to establish whether asthma control is similar, especially in mild asthma. (cochrane.org)
Childhood asthma1
- Although inhaled corticosteroids play a crucial role in the management of childhood asthma, the long-term side effects of inhaled corticosteroids used in the management of chronic asthma in children are not clearly known. (cochrane.org)
Participants1
- There was little evidence for a clinically dose response effect and only a few studies recruited participants with severe asthma. (cochrane.org)
Shortness25
- It might be expected that people with E.I.B. would present with shortness of breath , and/or an elevated respiratory rate and wheezing , consistent with an asthma attack. (wikipedia.org)
- If you notice that you're also experiencing coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath, or chest tightness during exercise, it's important to follow up with a doctor. (healthline.com)
- 2. Asthma is a chronic lung disease that inflames and narrows the airways in the lungs and can make breathing difficult and trigger coughing, wheezing and shortness of breath. (slideshare.net)
- It is defined as "the occurrence of shortness of breath or cough, usually after the cessation of exercise. (healthcentral.com)
- Asthma is a condition in which hyperreactive airways constrict and result in symptoms like wheezing, coughing, and shortness of breath. (medicinenet.com)
- Although the two types of asthma have similar symptoms, including wheezing (a whistling sound in the chest) and shortness of breath, they have quite different causes. (answers.com)
- Most patients who suffer with bronchial asthma have 'symptom free' periods punctuated by attacks, with wheezing and shortness of breath.They are both basically the same. (answers.com)
- wheezing, coughing, shortness of breath are the symptoms of asthma but when it comes to bronchial asthma there are some other important symptoms you can find that is an asthma attack, mild fever make asthma symptoms worse. (answers.com)
- It is important to control bronchial asthma symptoms with the help of a qualified health care professional.Common SymptomsSymptoms of bronchial asthma involve chronic asthma attacks which include, but are not limited to, coughing and wheezing, shortness of breath and a feeling of tightness in the chest. (answers.com)
- Bronchial asthma sufferers are also likely to experience attacks after a cold or respiratory infection, or after exercise, should they become winded.Spasms and InflammationBronchial asthma sufferers experience common asthma symptoms, such as wheezing, coughing, shortness of breath and tightness in the chest when their bronchial tree becomes inflamed. (answers.com)
- Symptoms can include wheezing, cough, and a shortness of breath. (nationaljewish.org)
- Shortness of breath is a classic asthma symptom. (healthline.com)
- Symptoms often include coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath, and/or chest tightness, and decreases in the amount of air forced from the lungs when a person exhales. (aapmr.org)
- When Polish athletes participating in the Olympic Games in Beijing (2008) responded to a questionnaire, 28.4% of them reported at least one symptom of exercise-induced asthma (coughing, shortness of breath, tightening of the chest or wheezing). (termedia.pl)
- Symptoms of exercise-induced asthma include wheezing, tightness or pain in the chest, coughing, and in some cases, lasting shortness of breath. (childrensmn.org)
- A rescue medication for asthma is a medication that works within minutes to open the airways (bronchodilate) and provides quick relief from asthma symptoms, such as chest tightness, shortness of breath, cough , or wheezing. (rxlist.com)
- EIB is a condition which usually occurs during, or a few minutes after exercise and is defined as reversible narrowing of the airways, resulting in shortness of breath. (bmj.com)
- Asthma is a chronic lung condition with ongoing airway inflammation that results in recurring acute episodes (attacks) of breathing problems such as coughing, wheezing, chest tightness, and shortness of breath. (cureresearch.com)
- Exercise induced asthma is a condition of the lungs that produces shortness of breath, wheezing, cough and/or chest tightness after exercise. (tuftsmedicalcenter.org)
- Coughing, shortness of breath and wheezing are the sine qua non of asthma. (dentalcare.com)
- Some of the signs of induced asthma are tightness in the chest, slight shortness of breath, coughing, fatigue during exercise, wheezing, shallow and difficulty breathing. (theathlete.org)
- During an asthma flare-up, kids may have coughing, wheezing (a breezy whistling sound in the chest when breathing), chest tightness, an increased heart rate, sweating, and shortness of breath. (rchsd.org)
- You may have Symptoms of exercise-induced asthma which includes your symptoms you stated: cough, wheezing, and shortness of breath. (medhelp.org)
- The asthma symptoms included were: coughing, wheezing, chest tightening/shortness of breath (dyspnoea) and exercise induced symptoms. (science20.com)
- The signs and symptoms to be aware of include coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness, fatigue and reduced athletic performance. (chkd.org)
Inhaler11
- Other treatment methods include corticosteroids in pill form or a metered dose inhaler. (livestrong.com)
- Current medications include diphenhydramine for her intermittent runny nose and an occasional puff from her friend's albuterol inhaler during soccer games. (cdc.gov)
- If you find yourself having to use your rescue inhaler whenever you work out, this likely means your asthma treatment needs to be changed. (healthline.com)
- I'm not a doctor, but it seems to me that using your rescue inhaler that frequently might mean that your asthma isn't well controlled. (healingwell.com)
- These medications are delivered either through inhaler devices or a nebulizer and help to control inflammation in the lungs due to asthma, thus improving symptoms and decreasing the risk of exacerbations. (rxlist.com)
- Use an asthma reliever inhaler 10-15 minutes before exercise. (lloydspharmacy.com)
- I take a pill for asthma and have a rescue inhaler, but on bad days nothing works. (bikeforums.net)
- Usually, using a metered-dose inhaler before starting your exercise can prevent EIA. (allergybuyersclub.com)
- Finally, you should keep your inhaler available during exercise in case a breathing problem should arise. (allergybuyersclub.com)
- Your doctor may prescribe a bronchodilator in the form of an inhaler or pills if exercise-induced asthma is the diagnosis. (livestrong.com)
- Another form of treatment for EIA is a class of drugs sometimes called "mast cell stabilizers," including cromolyn ( Intal inhaler ) and necodomil. (tuftsmedicalcenter.org)
Attacks29
- These pathological processes manifest as episodic asthma attacks . (steadyhealth.com)
- Frequency of asthma attacks depends on the severity of the disease and compliance to proper treatment plan. (steadyhealth.com)
- Patients with asthma attacks usually call ambulance after failed attempts to manage the attack by using prescribed medications, such as inhalers. (steadyhealth.com)
- Advanced measures used for acute asthma attacks include intravenous corticosteroid and aminophyllin injections . (steadyhealth.com)
- According to the Mayo Clinic, asthma attacks are brought on by different factors for different people. (livestrong.com)
- Asthma attacks that don't get better with home-based treatment can become life-threatening, and it is important to seek immediate medical care. (livestrong.com)
- Patients who have infrequent, mild bouts of asthma attacks may use over-the-counter (OTC) medications to treat their asthma symptoms. (medicinenet.com)
- However, people may be able to avoid symptoms or asthma attacks by using specific techniques and participating in suitable activities. (medicalnewstoday.com)
- Also called bronchial asthma, asthma is an inflammatory lung disease that causes chronic attacks that restrict airflow. (answers.com)
- The most effective, long-term control medicine for asthma is an inhaled corticosteroid (kor-ti-ko-STE-roid) because this medicine reduces the airway swelling that makes asthma attacks more likely. (bidmc.org)
- Since symptoms usually subside after exercise, the focus should be on avoiding triggers and preventing future attacks. (aapmr.org)
- In fact, colds and flu are the most common triggers of asthma attacks. (mydr.com.au)
- Researchers at Johns Hopkins University and Geisinger Health Systems have teamed up again to release another study of the potential impacts of oil and gas development in the Marcellus, this time focusing on exacerbations of asthma attacks. (energyindepth.org)
- This new study claims those who live near shale gas wells are "1.5 to four times likelier to have asthma attacks than those who live far away. (energyindepth.org)
- As the researchers likely intended, the study produced provocative headlines like "Health study shows connection between asthma attacks and gas drilling" even though it actually doesn't show that and the authors openly admit that. (energyindepth.org)
- For example, swimming is less likely to provoke asthma attacks, because warm and moist air is being inhaled. (allergy.org.au)
- These flare-ups are also called asthma attacks or exacerbations. (wellspan.org)
- Some children only have asthma attacks during allergy season, when they breathe in cold air, or when they exercise. (wellspan.org)
- Even if your child has few asthma attacks, you still need to treat the asthma. (wellspan.org)
- Treat asthma attacks when they occur. (wellspan.org)
- Asthma attacks can be life-threatening, but you may be able to prevent them if you follow a plan. (wellspan.org)
- You can prevent some asthma attacks by helping your child avoid those things that cause them. (wellspan.org)
- How does exercise cause asthma attacks? (medscape.com)
- Has the athletic trainer/school incorporated an asthma action plan into the existing emergency action plan for managing and referring all athletes who may experience significant or life-threatening attacks of breathing difficulties? (momsteam.com)
- When I characterize my asthma as mild, this means that I don't have what would be called "attacks", where my breathing becomes very difficult or I am in grave danger. (ultrunr.com)
- With EIA, cold or dry air causes the cells in the airway to be deregulated and shrink and release their mediators (substances in our bodies triggering asthma attacks). (oxygenmag.com)
- When used regularly every day, inhaled salmeterol decreases the number and severity of asthma attacks. (mayoclinic.org)
- Avoiding triggers is helpful in preventing asthma attacks, but it is unrealistic to avoid all triggers. (epnet.com)
- Previous studies have shown that regular physical activity may help decrease the intensity or frequency of asthma attacks. (epnet.com)
Allergic asthma15
- Based on the origin of the disease, it can be classified as allergic and non-allergic asthma. (steadyhealth.com)
- The symptoms of non-allergic and allergic asthma are very similar. (steadyhealth.com)
- Although allergic asthma is a self-sustaining disease once it is triggered, the symptoms and the progression of the disease can be significantly decreased by controlling the allergy. (steadyhealth.com)
- Allergic asthma can be life-threatening. (slideshare.net)
- Interestingly, 80-90% of individuals with allergic asthma face symptoms of EIA when engaging in vigorous exercise. (shannonmiller.com)
- When you have allergic asthma, you may experience more traditional asthma symptoms. (healthline.com)
- The best way to reduce itchiness and other allergic asthma symptoms is to reduce contact with the substances that trigger your allergies. (healthline.com)
- Allergy shots, also called immunotherapy, are frequently an effective tool to manage allergic asthma and the other symptoms caused by environmental allergies. (healthline.com)
- Asthmatics may dive if they have allergic asthma but not if they have cold, exercise or emotion induced asthma. (scuba-doc.com)
- The most common type of asthma, allergic asthma, affects 25 million people daily in the United States alone. (everydayhealth.com)
- Allergic asthma occurs because the immune system identifies the allergen as a threat. (everydayhealth.com)
- Symptoms of EIA may resemble those of allergic asthma, or they may be much more vague and go unrecognized, resulting in probable underreporting of the disease. (rightdiagnosis.com)
- Several controlled clinical studies have also demonstrated the added benefits of immunotherapy in treating asthma symptoms in patients suffering from allergic asthma, and in preventing the development new allergies and asthma. (science20.com)
- At least 75 million people in the USA and Europe suffer from grass pollen allergy in the form of allergic rhinitis (hay fever) or allergic asthma - or both. (science20.com)
- No current or recent symptoms of asthma occurring within the past 10 years (including allergic asthma, or asthma induced by cold temperature, infection, or exercise). (clinicaltrials.gov)
Wheezing13
- Asthma in children manifests with symptoms such as coughing and wheezing. (medicinenet.com)
- Some forms of exercise have the potential to cause asthma flare-ups, leading to wheezing or chest tightness. (medicalnewstoday.com)
- Bronchial asthma sufferers that experience coughs and wheezing often have trouble sleeping at night.Hyper-Responsive AirwayBronchial asthma patients suffer from a hyper-responsive airway. (answers.com)
- Although the combination of exertion and wheezing suggested the diagnosis of exercise-induced asthma, the patients' histories were sufficiently unique so as to represent a recognizable syndrome. (nih.gov)
- Some people with asthma may also experience an itchy face and throat in addition to the more traditional symptoms of wheezing and coughing. (healthline.com)
- Review of published reports of repeated cross sectional surveys of asthma and wheezing among children and young adults. (bmj.com)
- Lifetime and current prevalences of asthma and current prevalence of wheezing. (bmj.com)
- The absolute increase (yearly percentage) in the prevalences of asthma and wheezing was calculated and compared between studies. (bmj.com)
- 12 reported increases in the current prevalence of asthma (from 0.09% to 0.97% a year) and eight reported increases in the current prevalence of wheezing (from 0.14% to 1.24% a year). (bmj.com)
- Changes in labelling are likely to have occurred for the reporting of asthma, and information biases may have occurred for the reporting of wheezing. (bmj.com)
- The evidence for increased prevalences of asthma and wheezing is weak because the measures used are susceptible to systematic errors. (bmj.com)
- If you have exercise-induced asthma, you may also experience coughing, wheezing, chest tightness, tiredness or the inability to keep up with others while you're running. (livestrong.com)
- Wheezing or coughing with exercise (exercise induced asthma). (allergy.org.au)
Respiratory12
- This includes the respiratory, cardiac and circulatory system. (healthcentral.com)
- Asthma is one of the most common respiratory conditions in the United States, affecting around 17.7 million adults and 6.3 million children. (medicalnewstoday.com)
- In this module you will learn how a number of key physiological systems (muscular, respiratory, cardiovascular, endocrine and immune systems) are regulated during exercise to help maintain homeostasis. (coursera.org)
- This video will examine the adjustments made by the respiratory system, in response to a single bout of exercise. (coursera.org)
- The three major roles of the respiratory system during exercise are, one, to ensure that the partial pressure of oxygen in our arteries is well-maintained allowing for adequate oxygen delivery to the exercising muscles. (coursera.org)
- Asthma and exercise-induced respiratory disorders in athletes. (termedia.pl)
- In other words, the development of asthma and the severity of the disease may be the result of exposures to respiratory illness, tobacco smoke, air pollution, or other sources of stress before or after birth that alter the expression of genes. (renalandurologynews.com)
- Vitamin C consumption may have a beneficial effect on respiratory symptoms encountered after exercise, according to a meta-analysis published in the journal BMJ Open by Dr Harri Hemila from the University of Helsinki. (rssl.com)
- Indeed, if your child has asthma, he or she should be encouraged to exercise as a way to strengthen muscles, improve respiratory health, enhance endurance, and otherwise improve overall well-being. (momsteam.com)
- Exercise-induced asthma is a condition of respiratory difficulty that is triggered by aerobic exercise and lasts several minutes. (rightdiagnosis.com)
- These include cold or dry air, high pollen counts, chlorine in swimming pools, respiratory infections/diseases and activities that involve deep breathing such as running or swimming. (chkd.org)
- The Asthma Program at the Mount Sinai National Jewish Health Respiratory Institute is committed to providing personalized, comprehensive management of asthma by incorporating the latest research and advanced treatments. (mountsinai.org)
Medications50
- Controller medications such as inhaled steroids, mast cell stabilizers, and leukotriene modifiers are used to treat EIB associated with asthma. (news-medical.net)
- There is no cure for asthma, but you can manage your symptoms by taking medications and avoiding triggers. (livestrong.com)
- Asthma can be managed by avoiding your personal triggers and taking medications. (livestrong.com)
- Medications that may be part of routine asthma management include inhaled corticosteroids such as beclomethasone dipropionate (Qvar) or budesonide ( Pulmicort ). (webmd.com)
- In addition to taking medications, warming up prior to exercising and cooling down after exercise can help in asthma prevention. (webmd.com)
- For those who are taking controller medications , there is an added advantage to taking the Leukotriene modifiers such as Singulair , since it targets the inflammatory substances that arise during exercise. (healthcentral.com)
- There are two types of asthma medications: long-term control with anti-inflammatory drugs and quick relief from bronchodilators. (medicinenet.com)
- healthcare professionals recommend avoiding asthma triggers in order to prevent flare-ups, and current medications - such as anti-inflammatory drugs - focus on alleviating symptoms of the condition. (medicalnewstoday.com)
- The findings that differentiated these patients from asthmatics were a lack of consistency in the development of symptoms when exposed to identical stimuli, the onset of breathing difficulties during exercise, and poor therapeutic and prophylactic responses to anti-asthma medications. (nih.gov)
- Seek medical attention if you think any of your asthma medications are not working as well as usual. (drugs.com)
- I agree with achievinggrace, there are a lot of medications out there that can be prescribed to help manage asthma, from long acting beta agonists (similar to ventolin, but longer acting), to inhaled corticosteroids, to antihistamines, to anticholinergics (which help dry things up). (healingwell.com)
- His medications included fluticasone-salmeterol twice daily and albuterol, as needed. (thefreelibrary.com)
- In the USA team at the Winter Olympic Games in Nagano (1998), as many as 22% of the athletes had previously been diagnosed with asthma and over 18% had used antiasthmatic medications before [4, (termedia.pl)
- Some people may be concerned about the use of asthma medications when pregnant or travelling. (allergy.org.au)
- Short acting relievers and preventer medications prote ct for two to three hours if taken just before exercise. (allergy.org.au)
- Some asthma medications are approved for use in athletes participating in competitive sport, although many sporting bodies require a doctor's letter confirming that the athlete has asthma. (allergy.org.au)
- There is little evidence that the medications used to treat asthma harm the developing baby in any way, if taken according to the directions. (allergy.org.au)
- Patients with more frequent and persistent asthma symptoms are candidates for daily medications. (rxlist.com)
- What are controller medications for asthma (long-term control)? (rxlist.com)
- The decision to use a controller medication for a patient with asthma is based on the frequency and type of daytime or nighttime symptoms, frequency of medical visits for asthma, frequency of requiring asthma rescue medications, frequency of oral steroid use, impact of asthma symptoms on daily life, and breathing tests for asthma, which are performed in the medical office. (rxlist.com)
- In patients requiring controller medications, inhaled corticosteroids are generally considered as the first-line therapy for asthma. (rxlist.com)
- What are rescue medications for asthma (short-term control)? (rxlist.com)
- The rescue medications for asthma include albuterol, levalbuterol (Xopenex), and ipratropium (Atrovent). (rxlist.com)
- What are the different forms of medications (pills, inhalers , nebulizers) to treat asthma? (rxlist.com)
- Many first-line controller and rescue medications are administered through asthma inhalers. (rxlist.com)
- Nebulizers are machines that allow asthma medications to be delivered in an aerosolized form, and the medications are then inhaled through a mouthpiece or mask. (rxlist.com)
- Some asthma medications are also available as pills. (rxlist.com)
- There are currently two injectable medications for asthma (omalizumab [Xolair] and mepolizumab [Nucala] see below), and these are administered in a health-care setting only. (rxlist.com)
- Within the near future, there will likely be additional asthma medications that can be administered either by injection or intravenously. (rxlist.com)
- What are the specific controller medications for asthma? (rxlist.com)
- The first-line controller medications for asthma based on the Expert Panel Report (EPR-3) asthma guidelines from the National Heart, Blood, and Lung Institute (NHLBI) are inhaled corticosteroids. (rxlist.com)
- Combination controller medications exist for patients whose asthma symptoms are not well controlled on inhaled corticosteroids alone. (rxlist.com)
- The combination controller medications include fluticasone/salmeterol (Advair), budesonide/formoterol (Symbicort), mometasone/formoterol (Dulera), and fluticasone/vilanterol (Breo). (rxlist.com)
- Anti-asthma medications include quick relief and long-term medications. (medindia.net)
- History and frequency of severe asthma exacerbations requring hospitalization or intensive care, baseline frequency of bronchodilator use per week and number of bronchodilator refills in the last 6-12 months, compliance with controller medications if applicable (see below). (renalandurologynews.com)
- Stepwise approach to using medications and early use of anti-inflammatory medication especially in persistent asthma to gain and maintain control of asthma. (pediatriconcall.com)
- This is done by evaluating the symptoms, history including financial history, current treatment/medications and the response, clinical examination and when possible objective measurement of lung function to establish base line and assess severity. (pediatriconcall.com)
- Depending on asthma severity the above medications are recommended alone or in combinations and varying dosages. (pediatriconcall.com)
- Getting control of asthma means recognizing asthma triggers (the factors that make asthma worse or cause an asthma episode), avoiding or controlling these triggers, following an asthma management plan, and having convenient access to asthma medications. (cureresearch.com)
- In addition, "obesity fat cells make the topical medications for asthma less effective, so you have to use more. (everydayhealth.com)
- There are no medications currently available that can eradicate exercise induced asthma. (allergybuyersclub.com)
- Medications are safe, and using them is the best way to control exercise induced asthma. (allergybuyersclub.com)
- Consult your doctor about starting an asthma friendly sport, and ask about pre-medicating and rescue medications if an attack occurs. (allergybuyersclub.com)
- Rescue medications include albuterol and mast cell stabilizers such as cromolyn. (allergybuyersclub.com)
- The medications in treatment of asthma includes corticosteroids, long acting beta-agonists (LABA), anti-inflammatory agents, and leukotriene modifiers. (prsync.com)
- This narrowing can be reversed using medications and people with asthma can therefore lead normal, active lives if they take regular preventer medication. (allergy.org.au)
- How are asthma medications categorized? (medscape.com)
- These medications include short-acting beta agonists (SABAs), anticholinergics (used only for severe exacerbations), and systemic corticosteroids, which speed recovery from acute exacerbations. (medscape.com)
- After returning home to Athens, Georgia, Shealy was prescribed four more medications to keep her asthma in control. (oxygenmag.com)
- Because asthma is a heterogeneous disorder with a variety of underlying mechanisms and clinical presentations, not all medications work the same for all patients. (mountsinai.org)
Severe17
- Forgetting to take medicine before exercise can lead to severe flare-ups and even ER visits. (kidshealth.org)
- If you have severe asthma and your treatment isn't managing your symptoms well, you may find that traditional asthma symptoms, like coughing, are worse when you're trying to get some shut-eye. (healthline.com)
- The tablet or liquid form may also be used to control severe asthma. (bidmc.org)
- People with severe asthma have regular or persistent symptoms that are more difficult to control with treatment. (mydr.com.au)
- An acute asthma attack can also cause severe dyspnoea which may be hazardous or fatal during diving. (scuba-doc.com)
- Mast cell phenotype, location, and activation in severe asthma: data from the severe asthma research program. (medscape.com)
- Asthma is a lung disease that is either inherited or may develop as a severe allergic reaction to pollen, dust, viruses, tobacco smoke, and other substances. (allergybuyersclub.com)
- Moreover, the FDA approval for GSK's Mepolizumab in November 2015 as an add-on maintenance treatment of patients with severe asthma aged 12 years and older is likely to drive the market during the forecast period. (prsync.com)
- Some people with moderate or severe allergic rhinitis believe that their allergic rhinitis turns into asthma or that it makes them tight in the chest or wheeze. (allergy.org.au)
- Your doctor may decide to refer you to a clinical immunology/allergy specialist for testing, particularly in the case of suspected severe allergies, including those to foods, medicines or insects. (allergy.org.au)
- 2, 3, 9, 10 Persistent severe asthma (Step 5) is treated with high-dose inhaled corticosteroid plus inhaled long-acting selective beta 2 ‑adrenergic receptor agonist. (dentalcare.com)
- 9 The patient with severe, life-threatening asthma is diaphoretic and is unable to speak because of dyspnea. (dentalcare.com)
- Some people only show asthma symptoms while they are involved in physical activity, and others show more severe symptoms when just walking up a flight of stairs. (theathlete.org)
- Acute severe asthma patients should ask for some advice from their doctor before taking on a fitness regimen of cardio-exercise. (theathlete.org)
- Others have severe asthma that, if not treated, can greatly limit how active they are and cause changes in lung function. (rchsd.org)
- In some cases, the asthma can be severe enough to be life threatening. (epnet.com)
- In early March 2009, Firestone researchers demonstrated that an experimental drug, mepolizumab can help reduce eosinophil production in sufferers of severe asthma. (wikipedia.org)
Irritants2
- Airborne pollutants and irritants--includes cigarette smoke, wood smoke and chemical fumes. (livestrong.com)
- Pollution, pollen, cigarette smoke, and other airborne irritants - as well as the common cold or a recent asthma attack - can also raise your risk of experiencing EIB. (everydayhealth.com)
Vigorous8
- Like it sounds, exercise -induced asthma is asthma that is triggered by vigorous or prolonged exercise or physical exertion. (webmd.com)
- These drugs increase the heart rate which is already elevated during moderate to vigorous exercise. (healthcentral.com)
- Other triggers include vigorous exercise (exercise-induced asthma) or having a cold. (mydr.com.au)
- Many people with asthma will have symptoms provoked by vigorous exercise. (allergy.org.au)
- Do warm-up exercises for at least 15-20 minutes before vigorous exercise. (allergy.org.au)
- In exercise-induced asthma, vigorous exercise triggers an acute narrowing of the airway afterward, making breathing difficult. (medindia.net)
- Vigorous exercise will cause symptoms for most students with asthma if their asthma is not well-controlled. (cureresearch.com)
- At least 80 percent of people's asthma is triggered by vigorous exercise. (theathlete.org)
Pollen8
- If pollen or pollution trigger your asthma, exercise indoors on days when the air quality is bad or the pollen count is high. (kidshealth.org)
- With regard to exercise-induced anaphylaxis unrelated to co-ingestion of foods, there are notions that exercise in the pollen season, high heat, extreme cold, high humidity or more extreme exercise may be a factor," says Scott H. Sicherer, M.D., a professor of pediatrics at Jaffe Food Allergy Institute, Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York. (acefitness.org)
- For those with allergies and asthma , exercise should be limited during high pollen days or when temperatures are extremely low and air pollution levels are high. (webmd.com)
- Limit exercise on high pollen days or if the temperature is particularly cold. (lloydspharmacy.com)
- 1 Asthma can be triggered by pollen, dust mites, animal dander, pollutants (eg. (momsteam.com)
- However, pollen can directly trigger asthma as well as allergic rhinitis. (allergy.org.au)
- Skip outdoor exercise on days where allergies might be heightened due to high pollen counts or smog alerts. (oxygenmag.com)
- A proportion of adults and children with one type of allergy, such as grass pollen (the most common), will then progress to have other allergies and/or asthma later in life. (science20.com)
Asthmatics6
- Exercise induced asthma is one condition that can modify the physical activities of asthmatics. (healthcentral.com)
- It's important to identify asthma triggers , which may be different and distinct in certain asthmatics. (healthcentral.com)
- The goal for a person with asthma: Be safnd exercise smart Safety in exercise is especially important in asthmatics. (healthcentral.com)
- 1). Exercise or cold induced asthmatics should not dive. (scuba-doc.com)
- Allergy and Asthma Network/Mothers of Asthmatics, Inc. (cureresearch.com)
- Exercise induced asthma can be treated successfully in most asthmatics and does not restrict your ability to exercise. (tuftsmedicalcenter.org)
Athletes22
- The International Olympic Committee recommends the eucapnic voluntary hyperventilation (EVH) challenge as the test to document exercise-induced asthma in Olympic athletes. (wikipedia.org)
- 2. Langdeau JB, Boulet LP. Prevalence and mechanism of development of asthma and airway hyperresponsiveness in athletes. (aafp.org)
- In fact, many athletes -- even Olympic athletes -- compete with asthma. (webmd.com)
- Bronchial hyperreactivity is the basic feature of bronchial asthma and it occurs more often in athletes than in general population, especially in swimmers and winter sports athletes [1, (termedia.pl)
- There is an extensive literature on the prevalence of asthma or EIB symptoms in competitive athletes. (termedia.pl)
- European studies carried out since 2000 have reported a gradual increase in the incidence of asthma and allergy symptoms in athletes [6- (termedia.pl)
- In fact, many athletes with asthma have found that with proper training and medicine, they can do any sport they choose. (childrensmn.org)
- Even elite athletes can suffer from asthma. (allergy.org.au)
- Indeed many Olympic athletes and famous sportspeople have asthma, whether exercise-induced or chronic. (lloydspharmacy.com)
- About 90 percent of people with asthma have this condition, which also is found in an estimated 10 percent or more of elite athletes and as much as 10 percent of the general population without asthma. (medindia.net)
- Professionals caring for athletes must also keep a high index of suspicion for vocal cord dysfunction, which manifests as stridor with exercise due to paradoxical contraction of the vocal cords with inspiration and does not respond to the same treatment. (medscape.com)
- Dickinson JW, Whyte GP, McConnell AK, Harries MG. Screening elite winter athletes for exercise induced asthma: a comparison of three challenge methods. (medscape.com)
- Field exercise vs laboratory eucapnic voluntary hyperventilation to identify airway hyperresponsiveness in elite cold weather athletes. (medscape.com)
- Asthma and exercise-induced asthma (EIA) among athletes are common, but athletic performance need not be hindered if your child takes an active role in controlling the condition and follows good practice and control measures. (momsteam.com)
- An exercise challenge test is recommended for athletes who have symptoms of exercise-induced asthma (EIA) to confirm the diagnosis. (momsteam.com)
- Athletes with asthma are typically encouraged to swim as the humidity helps with their breathing. (sportsinjurybulletin.com)
- Common overuse injuries in runners and other endurance athletes include patellofemoral pain syndrome, iliotibial band friction syndrome, medial tibial stress syndrome, Achilles tendinopathy, plantar fasciitis, and lower extremity stress fractures. (aafp.org)
- Endurance athletes also are susceptible to exercise-associated medical conditions, including exercise-induced asthma, exercise-associated collapse, and overtraining syndrome. (aafp.org)
- These athletes have the time and inclination to pursue an intensive training regimen and consequently are at risk for overuse injuries or exercise-related medical conditions. (aafp.org)
- In studies of Olympic and other elite athletes, EIB occurred in 20-50% of athletes without asthma. (netwellness.org)
- Exercise-induced asthma (EIA) in most recreational athletes has these three qualities that make it different,' says Dr. Chris Randolph, an allergist and clinical professor at Yale University. (oxygenmag.com)
- How is Exercise-Induced Asthma Treated in Young Athletes? (chkd.org)
People with exercise-induce3
- People with exercise-induced asthma often start having symptoms 5-10 minutes after they begin working out. (kidshealth.org)
- For people with exercise-induced asthma, some activities are better than others. (webmd.com)
- I think that this drug is usually most effective for people with Exercise-induced asthma (EIA). (ultrunr.com)
Coughing2
- In fact, coughing is the most prominent symptom in more than 50 percent of people with asthma. (healthline.com)
- Other symptoms include coughing, tightening of the chest and excessive fatigue. (medindia.net)
Less likely to induce asthma2
- Team sports are less likely to induce asthma than high intensity sports like tennis or squash. (lloydspharmacy.com)
- Swimming, walking, cycling and tennis are less likely to induce asthma, especially if the asthma is well controlled. (health.gov.au)
Trigger14
- exercise does not cause asthma , but is frequently an asthma trigger. (wikipedia.org)
- Like regular asthma, EIB symptoms usually occur after a trigger. (healthline.com)
- Exercise or other physical activity can trigger asthma-related symptoms. (news-medical.net)
- Physical activity that exposes people to cold and dry air can be a trigger for asthma symptoms. (news-medical.net)
- Stress is a trigger for asthma in many people, so reducing stress could help reduce asthma flares. (medicalnewstoday.com)
- Certain high-intensity exercises that require deep, rapid breathing can also trigger your symptoms, including running. (healthline.com)
- What can trigger asthma symptoms? (mydr.com.au)
- Many things can trigger asthma symptoms, and asthma triggers vary from person to person. (mydr.com.au)
- When someone with allergy-induced asthma comes in contact with a trigger substance, the body responds by releasing antibodies called immunoglobulin E. (everydayhealth.com)
- A skin or blood test performed by a doctor may determine your specific trigger(s) and whether or not your allergy-induced asthma is seasonal or year-round. (everydayhealth.com)
- Your child's physician should be encouraged, when possible, to test your child using a sport-specific and environment-specific exercise-challenge protocol, in which the athlete participates in his or her venue to replicate the activity or activities and the environment that may serve to trigger airway hyper-responsiveness. (momsteam.com)
- Exercise is a common trigger for many people with asthma. (rochester.edu)
- According to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology, some sports may be less likely to trigger symptoms. (rochester.edu)
- Asthma is an overreaction of the bronchial tubes (pathways to the lungs) to an allergic trigger. (epnet.com)
Corticosteroids5
- Asthma can usually be well controlled long term using corticosteroids , beta-adrenergic agonists , and parasympatholytics . (steadyhealth.com)
- Inhaled corticosteroids by both generic and brand names include fluticasone (Flovent and Arnuity Ellipta), budesonide (Pulmicort), beclomethasone (Qvar), mometasone (Asmanex), and ciclesonide (Alvesco). (rxlist.com)
- Patients with asthma should have an evaluation before surgery that includes a review of asthma symptoms, medication use (particularly oral systemic corticosteroids for longer than 2 wk in the past 6 mo), and measurement of pulmonary function. (medscape.com)
- Patients who have received oral corticosteroids for an asthma exacerbation in the past 6 months should receive systemic corticosteroids (100 mg hydrocortisone IV q 8 h) in the perioperative period. (medscape.com)
- Inhaled corticosteroids are considered the primary drug of choice for control of chronic asthma, but unfortunately the response to this treatment is characterized by wide variability among patients. (medscape.com)
Allergy Foundation of America2
- Asthma is a disease of the lungs that affects more than 20 million Americans, according to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America. (livestrong.com)
- People with asthma can learn more at the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America . (aapmr.org)
Symptom5
- EIB is a very common asthma symptom in teenagers and young adults. (news-medical.net)
- Taking quick breaths is a more unusual asthma symptom, though. (healthline.com)
- Different types of inhalers may work better for different individuals, but both types of inhalers are effective for asthma symptom control if used correctly. (rxlist.com)
- Conducting symptom-limiting exercise stress tests for fire fighters at risk of coronary heart disease (CHD). (cdc.gov)
- Accordingly, a number of asthma and COPD initiatives were launched, including the development of standardized techniques for symptom assessment, airflow limitation and bronchial hyperresponsiveness. (wikipedia.org)
Bronchodilators3
- Asthma inhalers or bronchodilators used prior to exercise can control and prevent exercise-induced asthma symptoms . (webmd.com)
- They are different than the bronchodilators in that they do not treat symptoms when they occur but only work when used before the exercise. (tuftsmedicalcenter.org)
- In terms of drug class, the asthma therapeutics market has been categorized into bronchodilators, anti-inflammatory agents, monoclonal antibodies, and combination drugs. (prsync.com)
Inhalers2
- There are two types of inhalers: relievers (taken to treat asthma symptoms when they occur), and preventers (taken on a daily basis to reduce the chance of developing symptoms). (lloydspharmacy.com)
- proper techniques for using meter dose inhalers (MDIs), dry powder inhalers, nebulizers, and spacers to control asthma symptoms and to treat flare-ups. (momsteam.com)
Treatments6
- One of the most common treatments for asthma is inhalable albuterol sulfate. (livestrong.com)
- However, today's treatments can successfully control asthma so that students can participate fully in physical activities most of the time. (cureresearch.com)
- Evaluation of the injured runner should include details of how and when the symptoms began, the timing of symptoms (i.e., during and after exercise, or only afterward), the specific location of the pain (e.g., anterior knee, lateral knee), any previous similar injury, and any treatments that the athlete has already attempted. (aafp.org)
- Review further information on Exercise induced asthma Treatments . (rightdiagnosis.com)
- And, I've learned a lot about what triggers my asthma, and what treatments work best for me. (ultrunr.com)
- While those are the common treatments for asthma, thankfully, there are other ways to control it too. (oxygenmag.com)
Flare-ups4
- People with asthma may find that slowly building up their level of exercise reduces the risk of asthma flare-ups during exercise. (medicalnewstoday.com)
- Living with a chronic condition like asthma means you may experience flare-ups from time to time. (healthline.com)
- With knowledge and the right asthma management plan, families can learn to better control symptoms and asthma flare-ups, letting kids do just about anything they want. (rchsd.org)
- Triggers are things that cause asthma flare-ups and worsen symptoms. (rochester.edu)
Athlete4
- Field-exercise challenge tests that involve the athlete performing the sport in which they are normally involved and assessing FEV 1 after exercise are helpful if abnormal but have been shown to be less sensitive than eucapnic voluntary hyperventilation. (wikipedia.org)
- Exercise-induced asthma in the competitive cold weather athlete. (medscape.com)
- If an athlete or parent suspects the athlete may have exercise-induced asthma, they should schedule an appointment with their physician. (chkd.org)
- If an athlete is diagnosed with exercise-induced asthma, the physician will typically prescribe medication. (chkd.org)
Lungs9
- As well as keeping you fit, exercise can strengthen the breathing muscles in the chest and help your lungs work better. (kidshealth.org)
- As part of your daily asthma self-management plan, your doctor may recommend that you use a hand-held device called a peak flow meter at home to monitor how well your lungs are working. (bidmc.org)
- Airway narrowing in asthma makes breathing difficult by reducing airflow - the amount of air that can travel in and out of the lungs. (mydr.com.au)
- Asthma is a common condition affecting the lungs, which causes symptoms such as a cough or breathlessness. (lloydspharmacy.com)
- Other EIA triggers include the cold or dry air that causes the air pipes in the lungs to narrow, thus, tightening-up the chest muscles even more, making breathing more difficult. (allergybuyersclub.com)
- Asthma which affects the lungs. (allergy.org.au)
- By doing moderate cardio-exercise you are strengthening your heart and lungs. (theathlete.org)
- Exercise is important for overall good health and for keeping the lungs and muscles involved in breathing strong. (rochester.edu)
- I never, ever exercise in the cold because it is very hard on my lungs. (oxygenmag.com)
Exacerbations3
- Psychosocial stress, exposure to air pollution, including from truck traffic, sleep disruption, and reduced socioeconomic status are all biologically plausible pathways for UNGD to affect asthma exacerbations. (energyindepth.org)
- One would think that if you were going to study whether fracking contributed to asthma exacerbations you could want to compare patients with exacerbations in counties with shale development to patients with exacerbations in counties without shale development. (energyindepth.org)
- If poor response or needs daily use of short acting brochodilators, one of these drugs given twice a day, can be started to prevent asthma exacerbations, depending on preference for inhaled or oral medication. (pediatriconcall.com)
Bronchial tubes3
- Bronchial asthma is a condition where the bronchial tubes are inflamed, causing breathing to be constricted and difficult. (answers.com)
- Bronchial asthma is characterized by a tightening of the bronchial tubes. (answers.com)
- Exercise induced asthma is caused by a narrowing of the bronchial tubes. (tuftsmedicalcenter.org)
Children with asthma9
- He established the EasyWay Foundation in 2003 to benefit children with asthma. (wikipedia.org)
- Many children with asthma play sports and live healthy, active lives. (wellspan.org)
- Many children with asthma have symptoms that are worse at night. (wellspan.org)
- Exercise can provoke asthma symptoms, such as dyspnoea, in children with asthma. (bmj.com)
- The purpose of this paper is to provide a systematic review of the literature regarding the effects of exercise training in children with asthma, particularly in relation to: EIB, asthma control, pulmonary function, cardiorespiratory parameters and parameters of underlying pathophysiology. (bmj.com)
- Controlled trials that undertook a physical training programme in children with asthma (aged 6-18 years) were selected. (bmj.com)
- Owing to the overall beneficial effects of training and the lack of negative effects, it can be concluded that physical exercise is safe and can be recommended in children with asthma. (bmj.com)
- Further research is recommended regarding the effects of exercise on underlying pathophysiological mechanisms and asthma control in children with asthma. (bmj.com)
- Much of this restriction is unnecessary--children with asthma can and should be physically active. (cureresearch.com)
Exacerbation3
- Bronchial asthma in acute exacerbation management? (answers.com)
- what is brochial asthma in acute exacerbation? (answers.com)
- For instance, although between just 21 and 63 Geisinger asthma patients live in Bradford County - which has the second-most shale wells as any county in the state - data comparing Bradford County asthma exacerbation rates with counties with no shale development might have given a better picture of whether there was an association. (energyindepth.org)
Pulmonary function3
- Additionally, participants underwent a hyperventilation test - which induces the symptoms of exercise-induced asthma - and their pulmonary function, or lung function, was measured. (medicalnewstoday.com)
- The evaluation should include pulmonary function testing . (momsteam.com)
- Researchers measured the occurrence of exercise-induced bronchorestriction, pulmonary function, asthma quality of life, and the use of rescue medicine. (epnet.com)
Triggers include1
- Other triggers include extreme weather conditions - the culprit behind Shealy's worsening asthma. (oxygenmag.com)
Medication17
- Ironically, it's actually not the most commonly used medication for exercise-induced asthma. (healthcentral.com)
- If you use Serevent Diskus for asthma, you must use it together with another long-term asthma control medication. (drugs.com)
- An increased need for medication could be an early sign of a serious asthma attack. (drugs.com)
- It is very important that children using Serevent for asthma use it together with another long-term asthma control medication. (drugs.com)
- If you use Serevent Diskus to treat asthma, you must use it together with another asthma control medication. (drugs.com)
- Your asthma symptoms may get worse after you stop using the medication. (drugs.com)
- Uncontrolled asthma is a much greater risk to the baby than any theoretical risk of medication. (allergy.org.au)
- This may worsen asthma and increase the need for medication. (allergy.org.au)
- Who is a candidate for asthma medication? (rxlist.com)
- Any patient who has a diagnosis of asthma is a candidate for an asthma medication. (rxlist.com)
- A controller medication is a daily medication that is used to prevent or improve asthma symptoms in patients who experience frequent symptoms. (rxlist.com)
- Of these, albuterol is by far the most commonly prescribed rescue medication for asthma. (rxlist.com)
- In fact, exercise may be beneficial to asthma patients when performed with proper treatment, the right amount of medication, and while following a regular physically active schedule with graduated intensity. (allergybuyersclub.com)
- Like preventer medication for asthma they need to be used each day to be effective, in controlling asthma and lessening the need for asthma medication. (allergy.org.au)
- Remember to take your medication before doing any cardio-exercise routine. (theathlete.org)
- The two common options are a pre-exercise medication or a long-term control medication. (chkd.org)
- Symptoms that awaken you at night or result in you needing rescue medication such as albuterol multiple times daily should prompt you to seek medical attention urgently.An asthma flare-up or attack can happen at any time. (mountsinai.org)
Asthmatic2
- Almost 90% of asthmatic patients will experience EIB symptoms during exercise. (news-medical.net)
- However, regular physical activity is recommended for everyone, including asthmatic people. (news-medical.net)
Occurs4
- Exercise-induced asthma (EIA) occurs during or 5 to 10 minutes after strenuous exercise. (drugs.com)
- Occupational Asthma (OA) is a lung disorder that occurs due to exposure to toxic substances at the workplace. (medindia.net)
- EIA usually occurs in patients with pre-existing asthma and only when a person exercises. (allergybuyersclub.com)
- Lung function tests may be required before and after exercise to determine how much loss of function occurs. (allergybuyersclub.com)
Family History of Asthma4
- Family History of Asthma. (cdc.gov)
- Also, a family history of asthma increases your chances of developing asthma. (bidmc.org)
- What is known is that lots of factors contribute to its development - for example, a family history of asthma, or a personal or family history of allergic conditions such as eczema or allergic rhinitis (hay fever) . (mydr.com.au)
- People often have a family history of asthma, eczema and hay fever . (asthma.org.au)
Adults13
- Now I have some questions regarding asthma for both adults and children in your household. (cdc.gov)
- Bronchial Asthma: Diagnosis and Long-Term Treatment in Adults. (steadyhealth.com)
- Eleven studies on 419 people with asthma or exercise-induced breathlessness were included in this review comparing vitamin C compared to placebo (no vitamin C). Most studies were in adults and one small study was in children. (cochrane.org)
- Asthma affects both children and adults. (mydr.com.au)
- 9 In adults, it may be associated with significant psychosocial disturbance, including anxiety and depression. (mja.com.au)
- If you are looking for information about asthma in teens and adults, see the topic Asthma in Teens and Adults . (wellspan.org)
- We limited the review to repeated cross sectional studies of asthma in children and young adults in which the last set of results was published in 1983 or later. (bmj.com)
- We included only repeated cross sectional studies that used the same methodology (definition of variables, wording of questions, and methods of data collection) on samples of children or young adults in the same geographic area. (bmj.com)
- Unless adequately treated, 30 to 40 percent of adults with CVA may progress to classic asthma or develop more serious complications. (everydayhealth.com)
- From a test administration perspective, children consistently rate submaximal exercise lower on RPE charts than do adolescents and adults. (humankinetics.com)
- Although less validated than in adults, exercise testing in children is considered relatively safe and is generally thought to carry a much lower risk than testing in adult clients. (humankinetics.com)
- SINGULAIR® is indicated for the prophylaxis and chronic treatment of asthma in adults and pediatric patients 12 months of age and older. (rxlist.com)
- While most people develop asthma as children, adults can also develop asthma. (mountsinai.org)
Viral infections1
- 7-10 Other factors include viral infections, physical activity (exercise-induced asthma), and cold air. (dentalcare.com)
Occur7
- Symptoms often occur right after you begin exercise and may continue for about 10 to 15 minutes after you stop exercising. (healthline.com)
- This could occur during exercise, but also with exposures like hot showers or swimming, depending on the exact condition. (acefitness.org)
- Exercise-induced asthma is most likely to occur in a patient with a history of asthma, asthma-like symptoms, or allergic rhinitis. (nationaljewish.org)
- Additionally, it can occur at any level of exercise. (aapmr.org)
- These symptoms occur six to ten minutes after exercise, and may prevent the continuation of physical activity. (allergybuyersclub.com)
- One or two puffs of one of these sprays can be used 5 to 10 minutes before exercise as a short-term prevention or can be used after exercise when the symptoms occur. (tuftsmedicalcenter.org)
- EIB can occur in people with and without asthma. (netwellness.org)
Dust mites1
- Any chronic exposure to dust mites can cause the bronchial hyper-reactivity of asthma. (theathlete.org)
Patients20
- Patients with asthma should stick to prescribed therapy to prevent long-term complications and progression of the disease. (steadyhealth.com)
- As the authors state, "80 to 90 percent of patients with asthma also have EIB. (aafp.org)
- Diagnosing patients with asthma and initiating anti-inflammatory therapy still can be associated with stigmas, inability to enter military professions, and changes of insurance premiums. (aafp.org)
- Some patients with asthma will react adversely to exercising specifically outdoors . (healthcentral.com)
- However, up to 90 percent of patients with asthma - whether allergic or nonallergic - experience symptoms during or after exercise. (medicalnewstoday.com)
- The patients underwent clinical physiologic evaluations including bronchoprovocations with isocapnic hyperventilation of frigid air, methacholine and/or exercise. (nih.gov)
- The above graphic shows that most of the counties with significant numbers of asthma patients have little to no shale gas production. (energyindepth.org)
- So based on the graphic above, it is clear that a vast majority of the 35,000-plus asthma patients included in the evaluation live in areas with little-to-no development. (energyindepth.org)
- Which begs the question: How relevant could the relatively small number of patients included in the study who reside close to natural gas wells be considering a vast majority of Pennsylvania residents who live in areas with shale development were not included in the study? (energyindepth.org)
- The prevalence of gastroesophageal reflux in asthma patients without reflux symptoms. (medscape.com)
- Other problems to be considered in patients with EIA include deconditioning syndrome, seasonal asthma , and upper airway obstruction . (medscape.com)
- Asthma patients are at great risk of developing infections such as pneumonia and influenza and hence are vaccinated annually. (prsync.com)
- 9, 10 In patients with intermittent asthma an inhaled short-acting beta 2 ‑adrenergic receptor agonist such as albuterol is preferred (Step 1). (dentalcare.com)
- Asthma patients are urged to participate in an active lifestyle including cardio-exercise. (theathlete.org)
- HIIT induces improvements in cardiovascular parameters in healthy elderly subjects, investigators aim to investigate whether these improvements can be matched in patients with cancer and further elucidate the mechanisms behind improvements seen with this type of training. (clinicaltrials.gov)
- Safety and effectiveness in pediatric patients less than 12 months of age with asthma have not been established. (rxlist.com)
- There have been no clinical trials in patients with asthma to evaluate the relative efficacy of morning versus evening dosing. (rxlist.com)
- Patients already taking SINGULAIR daily for another indication (including chronic asthma) should not take an additional dose to prevent EIB. (rxlist.com)
- One tablet at least 2 hours before exercise for patients 6 years of age and older. (nih.gov)
- Patients with both asthma and allergic rhinitis should take only one dose daily in the evening ( 2.4 ). (nih.gov)
Sufferers5
- Bronchial asthma sufferers experience a number of these symptoms during an asthma attack. (answers.com)
- Bronchial asthma sufferers also experience an increased production of mucus, which clogs passages and blocks the airway.ConsiderationsIn some cases, bronchial asthma is life-threatening. (answers.com)
- It is important that asthma sufferers seek immediate medical attention. (answers.com)
- What's more than a little interesting is the fact the areas researchers studied (outlined in the graphic below in gray) which had the highest concentrations of asthma sufferers have little no shale gas production. (energyindepth.org)
- Nearly 00000% of the American population suffers from Exercise Induced Asthma, so why do doctors still encourage physical activity in EIA sufferers? (allergybuyersclub.com)
Lung function10
- We will also address other considerations related to lung function during exercise. (coursera.org)
- Lung function tests can also test the effect of asthma medicines on your breathing. (mydr.com.au)
- If symptoms and lung function are improved with asthma medicines, that can help to confirm the diagnosis. (mydr.com.au)
- Besides keeping kids fit, exercise can improve lung function by strengthening the breathing muscles in the chest. (childrensmn.org)
- 1995), Lung Function & Bronchial Provocation Tests For Intending Divers With A History Of Asthma, SPUMS, 25(4), 233-248. (scuba-doc.com)
- To determine if you have exercise induced asthma, our expert team of doctors may conduct lung function tests or peak flow measurements before and after exercise. (tuftsmedicalcenter.org)
- Some of the benefits include decreased blood pressure, increased good cholesterol, decreased body fat, improved blood flow to the active muscles and helps to increase the heart and lung function. (theathlete.org)
- He or she asks questions about the family's asthma and allergy history, performs a physical exam, and might order a chest X-rays or lung function tests . (rchsd.org)
- A physician will run tests to include a spirometry test to evaluate the effectiveness of lung function. (chkd.org)
- A decrease of 10% or more in lung function will result in a diagnosis of exercise-induced asthma. (chkd.org)
Laryngeal obstruction2
- . An important and often over-looked differential diagnosis is exercise-induced laryngeal obstruction EILO . (wikipedia.org)
- An important an often over-looked differential diagnosis is exercise-induced laryngeal obstruction EILO. (wikipedia.org)
Acute asthma3
- Your doctor may prescribe another medicine for you or your child to use in case of an acute asthma attack or an acute COPD flare-up. (umm.edu)
- In oral healthcare settings consider strong emotions and stress as potential factors that may precipitate an acute asthma attack during the perioperative period. (dentalcare.com)
- Do not prescribe Montelukast Sodium to treat an acute asthma attack ( 5.2 ). (nih.gov)
Moderate2
- CPR-trained personnel with defibrillators must be present during a Physical Readiness Test, or PRT, and any training that involves moderate exercise must be conducted within an ambulance's normal emergency response area, the memo mandated. (stripes.com)
- The first one is moderate exercise. (theathlete.org)
Medicines8
- There are medicines for both long-term and short-term control of asthma that are either inhaled or taken in pill form, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (livestrong.com)
- Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine, including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. (umm.edu)
- If any of your asthma medicines do not seem to be working as well as usual, call your doctor right away. (umm.edu)
- Using asthma medicines. (bidmc.org)
- This plan will tell you what medicines you should take and other things you should do to keep your asthma under control. (bidmc.org)
- While there is no cure, most people with asthma are able to control their symptoms by avoiding their triggers and taking medicines. (mydr.com.au)
- Asthma is treated with long-lasting and short term medicines, as well as lifestyle changes. (epnet.com)
- Asthma can impair daily activities, leading to increased use of medicines. (epnet.com)
Chronic asthma6
- Most people with chronic asthma experience symptoms of asthma during exercise . (webmd.com)
- However, there are many people without chronic asthma who develop symptoms only during exercise. (webmd.com)
- Almost everyone with chronic asthma experiences symptoms of asthma when exercising. (lloydspharmacy.com)
- However, a small number of people who don't suffer from chronic asthma also develop asthma symptoms during exercise. (lloydspharmacy.com)
- If you haven't been diagnosed with chronic asthma, but experience symptoms when exercising, you should consult your GP for advice on how best to manage it. (lloydspharmacy.com)
- Others with chronic asthma can develop symptoms at any time. (allergybuyersclub.com)
Cough variant asthma2
- It may instead be a sign of a subtype called cough-variant asthma, when you experience a constant cough without excess mucus. (healthline.com)
- Unfortunately, those suffering from cough-variant asthma (CVA) experience a dry, nonproductive cough. (everydayhealth.com)
Control25
- However, if asthma is under control, exercise should not cause problems. (news-medical.net)
- Having good control of asthma in general will also help prevent exercise-induced symptoms. (webmd.com)
- As long as a person's asthma is under control, exercise can offer them many health benefits. (medicalnewstoday.com)
- The team enrolled 10 individuals with exercise-induced asthma, alongside eight subjects without a history of asthma, who formed the control group. (medicalnewstoday.com)
- If you use a corticosteroid medicine to control your asthma, keep using it as instructed by your doctor. (umm.edu)
- Asthma under control? (healingwell.com)
- Do I have my asthma under control? (healingwell.com)
- I am certainly not a doctor, but it sounds to me that your asthma is not under control. (healingwell.com)
- It's pretty widely used, and it helps ascertain whether or not a person's asthma is under control. (healingwell.com)
- Doing so can reduce the amount of medicine you need to control your asthma. (bidmc.org)
- Allergy medicine and shots may also help control asthma in some people. (bidmc.org)
- In some cases, steroid tablets or liquid are used for short periods of time to bring asthma under control. (bidmc.org)
- Asthma can be life-threatening in some people, so it's important to work with your doctor to monitor and control your asthma as much as possible. (mydr.com.au)
- Encourage your child to be active while also keeping asthma symptoms under control by following the asthma action plan. (childrensmn.org)
- Control asthma over the long term. (wellspan.org)
- According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 1 in 13 Americans suffer from asthma, and it is the leading chronic illness in children. (everydayhealth.com)
- If you have asthma and untreated allergic rhinitis (hay fever), it can be more difficult to control asthma symptoms. (allergy.org.au)
- You can take steps to help control EIB or symptoms of asthma when exercising. (rochester.edu)
- The real goal is to get your asthma under control so that you never need to use the dilators. (ultrunr.com)
- My doctor in CA used me as an example to the young kids that he treated, telling them that they could still do most anything they wanted, if they got their asthma under control. (ultrunr.com)
- Most people with asthma can manage and control their lives so they are unaffected by symptoms . (asthma.org.au)
- Some studies have indicated that yoga may help to control asthma. (epnet.com)
- Researchers from India conducted a study to better understand potential benefits of yoga for asthma control. (epnet.com)
- Had significant improvement in asthma quality of life (The control group had an improvement as well, but the yoga group improved faster and more completely. (epnet.com)
- Although there is no cure for asthma, your doctors at Mount Sinai can keep it under control. (mountsinai.org)
Diagnosis Of Asthma6
- The information for this answer comes from the "Differential Diagnosis of Asthma" section. (cdc.gov)
- The mere association of exercise and airway obstruction is not sufficient to establish the diagnosis of asthma. (nih.gov)
- In many cases, a diagnosis of asthma is made based upon your history and symptoms at the time of evaluation. (bidmc.org)
- If the diagnosis of asthma remains unclear after the above tests have been performed, then additional testing should be performed to assist in making a diagnosis. (momsteam.com)
- In some cases, testing for metabolic gas exchange during strenuous exercise to determine fitness should be performed, especially to rule out the diagnosis of asthma or to rule in another diagnosis (eg, pulmonary fibrosis) for a patient with an unclear diagnosis. (momsteam.com)
- When considering a diagnosis of asthma, a doctor rules out other possible causes of the symptoms. (rchsd.org)
Atopic Dermatitis1
- Personal history of atopy, including atopic dermatitis/eczema or hay fever (allergic rhinitis). (momsteam.com)
Obstruction1
- According to PubMed Health, as many as 70 to 90 out of 100 people suffering from asthma will experience airflow obstruction and asthma symptoms while exercising. (everydayhealth.com)
