Exercise-Induced Asthma in Adolescents
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Faculty Mentor
Janet Wojcik, Ph.D.
College
College of Education
Department
Physical Education, Sport & Human Performance
Abstract
Exercise-induced asthma (EIA) occurs when the airways constrict during physical activity. Physical activity can be referred to as any type of bodily movement that makes the muscles move and can help an individual burn calories. Majority of the time, EIA symptoms can be seen within the first five to ten minutes of performing any type of moderate to vigorous physical activity. Some of the symptoms that tend to show from EIA are severe fatigue, shortness of breath, and chest tightness. These symptoms can range from mild to severe and tend to show improvement after thirty minutes or more of resting. EIA is worse during certain environments such as cold/dry weather, recovering from a cold, being around certain chemicals, etc. Some of the procedures that a doctor will take to help diagnose EIA is asking about the individual’s family history and performing a spirometry test. Long-term medication and short-term medications can be used to help with better control of this condition. Looking more in depth from an adolescent perspective, there are a few different activities that are appropriate to participate in when dealing with EIA. Golfing, gymnastics, and walking are a few that fall into this category to help keep EIA symptoms under control. As of right now, there is no cure for EIA but there are a few different avenues to consider that can help relieve symptoms. Warming up before exercises, medications, and allowing rest breaks are a few different ways to help with these symptoms.
Course Assignment
EXSC 511 – Wojcik
Start Date
15-4-2023 12:00 PM
Exercise-Induced Asthma in Adolescents
Exercise-induced asthma (EIA) occurs when the airways constrict during physical activity. Physical activity can be referred to as any type of bodily movement that makes the muscles move and can help an individual burn calories. Majority of the time, EIA symptoms can be seen within the first five to ten minutes of performing any type of moderate to vigorous physical activity. Some of the symptoms that tend to show from EIA are severe fatigue, shortness of breath, and chest tightness. These symptoms can range from mild to severe and tend to show improvement after thirty minutes or more of resting. EIA is worse during certain environments such as cold/dry weather, recovering from a cold, being around certain chemicals, etc. Some of the procedures that a doctor will take to help diagnose EIA is asking about the individual’s family history and performing a spirometry test. Long-term medication and short-term medications can be used to help with better control of this condition. Looking more in depth from an adolescent perspective, there are a few different activities that are appropriate to participate in when dealing with EIA. Golfing, gymnastics, and walking are a few that fall into this category to help keep EIA symptoms under control. As of right now, there is no cure for EIA but there are a few different avenues to consider that can help relieve symptoms. Warming up before exercises, medications, and allowing rest breaks are a few different ways to help with these symptoms.
