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Exercise-Induced Asthma Directory

Exercise-induced asthma is asthma that is triggered by exercise. Symptoms include wheezing, tightening of the chest, shortness of breath, and cough. Inhalers and other medications may help control asthma triggered by exercise. Follow the links below to find WebMD's comprehensive coverage about how exercise-induced asthma is caused, how to treat it, and much more.

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Just what is exercise-induced asthma, why does it happen, and how can it be managed? WebMD consulted the experts to find out the answers to these questions, as well as tips for controlling symptoms of exercise-induced asthma -- whether you're a casual athlete or a superstar.

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