Table 1 Pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments of EIBwa and EIBa
From: Exercise-induced bronchoconstriction, allergy and sports in children
EIBwa | EIBa |
|---|---|
PHARMACOLOGIC INTERVENTIONS: - SABA 5–20 min before exercise - Consider the addition of daily therapy with an inhaled corticosteroid, leukotriene receptor antagonist, or mast cell stabilizing agent before exercise, if clinical manifestations are not controlled with SABA. | PHARMACOLOGIC INTERVENTIONS:  To achieve asthma control. Follow the international guidelines SABA 5–20 min before exercise |
NON-PHARMACOLOGIC INTERVENTIONS: - Avoid activity in highly polluted areas and exposure to cold air - Perform a pre-exercise warm-up - Use a mask or scarf - Breathing through the nose | |