The effect of exercise in the asthmatic child - its clinical implications
Van Niekerk, C.H.
South African Medical Journal 52(11): 444-447
1977
ISSN/ISBN: 0256-9574 PMID: 918785 Document Number: 113741
Appropriate exercise will provoke an attack of bronchospasm in virtually all asthmatic children. Exercise-induced asthma can effectively be prevented by pre-exercise treatment with sympathomimetic drugs or sodium cromoglycate, and there is no reason why an asthmatic should not participate in sporting activities. Running at a steady pace for 6 - 8 minutes (submaximal effort) is the most asthmagenic exercise, whereas swimming is the least athmagenic.