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Exercise-Induced Bronchospasm in Adults: 2007 NIH/NHLBI EPR-3 | epocrates Guideline Synopsis
Key Points
Sx usually occur during or minutes after vigorous activity, peak 5–10 min after activity, resolve in another 20–30 min. EIB often a marker of inadequate asthma mgmt, so monitor for sx and ↓ PEF outside of exercise.
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Expert Panel Report 3: Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Management of Asthma. NHLBI National Asthma Education & Prevention Program. August 28, 2007.
Epocrates Guideline Synopsis Last Update: May 31, 2016
Publication Year:
2007
Source:
NIH/NHLBI - National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute’s National Asthma Education and Prevention Program Expert Panel
Evidence Category
[A] RCTs, rich body of data
[B] RCTs, limited body of data
[C] Nonrandomized trials or observational studies
[D] Panel consensus judgment
Abbreviations
APBA allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis
cap capsule
EIB exercise-induced bronchospasm
FEV1 forced expiratory volume in 1 sec
GERD gastroesophageal reflux disease
ICS inhaled corticosteroid(s)
INJ injection
LABA long-acting beta-2-agonist
LFT liver function tests
LTRA leukotriene receptor antagonist
MDI metered dose inhaler
med-dose medium dose
OSA obstructive sleep apnea
PEF peak expiratory flow
SABA short-acting beta-2-agonist
SC subcutaneous
SOB shortness of breath
VCD vocal cord dysfunction
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