By vgreene, 14 September, 2015 Tx EIB in light of overall asthma control; EIB/poor endurance can indicate poorly controlled, persistent asthma warranting long-term control tx;1 educate, f/u
By vgreene, 14 September, 2015 Start/increase long-term control tx [A] if sx not well controlled.5 For pts frequently using SABA, anti-inflammatory tx should be initiated/intensified. If sx occur during usual activities, step up long-term tx
By vgreene, 14 September, 2015 Warm-up pre-exercise; mask/scarf over mouth may attenuate cold-induced EIB [C]. Avoid outdoor exercise when air pollution high, if possible [C]
By vgreene, 14 September, 2015 SABA 1st line for EIB2,3 [A] (albuterol, levalbuterol):4 2 puffs 5 min before (or as close as possible to) exercise; LABA use discouraged for EIB
By vgreene, 14 September, 2015 Educate: Sx, meds, inhaler technique, environmental control,13 comorbidity14 mgmt [B]