What Is Exercise-Induced Asthma (EIA)?
• EIA is asthma triggered by physical activity, especially aerobic exercise. Up to 90% of young people with asthma can develop asthma symptoms with exercise. For young athletes with asthma, the onset of the following symptoms may be the only indication that they have asthma: shortness of breath, coughing, chest tightness, wheezing, difficulty breathing, appearing shaky, pale or red during or after exercise, or just not being able to keep up with peers. Do you know that asthma affects approximately 9 million young people in the U.S.- or 1 out of 10? EIA occurs in up to 90% of youth with asthma! But because asthma can often go undiagnosed, that 9 million number is probably a lot higher. EIA is a lot more common than you think. What Is Exercise-Induced Bronchoconstriction (EIB) and Who Does It Affect? • EIB is the airway narrowing that occurs during or after physical exertion in susceptible young people. Up to 90% of youth with asthma have EIB. Up to 10% of the general population suffers
