Predictors and reproducibility of exercise-induced bronchoconstriction in cold air

Predictors and reproducibility of exercise-induced bronchoconstriction in cold air

Abstract Background Physical activity is an important part of life, and hence exercise-induced bronchoconstriction (EIB) can reduce the quality of life. A standardized test is needed to diagnose EIB. The American Thoracic Society (ATS) guidelines recommend an exercise challenge in combination with d...

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Main Authors: Melanie Dreßler, Theresa Friedrich, Natali Lasowski, Eva Herrmann, Stefan Zielen, Johannes Schulze
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-05-01
Series:BMC Pulmonary Medicine
Subjects:
Exercise-induced bronchoconstriction
Exercise challenge in a cold chamber
Exercise challenge at an ambient temperature
Methacholine challenge test
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12890-019-0845-3

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