Exercise-induced bronchoconstriction in children: Delphi study and consensus document about definition and epidemiology, diagnostic work-up, treatment, and follow-up.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Exercise-induced bronchoconstriction (EIB) is common in children with asthma but can be present also in children without asthma, especially athletes. Differential diagnosis includes several conditions such as exercise-induced laryngeal obstruction (EILO), cardiac disease, or physical deconditioning. Detailed medical history, clinical examination and specific tests are mandatory to exclude alternative diagnoses. Given the high prevalence of EIB in children and its potential impact on health, sport performance, and daily levels of physical activity, health care professionals should be aware of this condition and able to provide a specific work-up for its identification. The aims of the present study were: (a) to assess the agreement among hospital pediatricians and primary

SUBMITTER: Fainardi V 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11674617 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature