EIB and EIA stand for exercise induced bronchiospasm and exercise induced asthma respectively. These terms are often use synonomously.
Exercise induced asthma is the onset of asthmatic symptoms as a result of exercise.
These symptoms include wheezing, shortness of breath, a tight feeling in the chest and in some cases mild coughing. Unfortunately, EIB and EIA are often overlooked because similar effects occur in someone who lacks conditioning. For most people, EIA occurs within 3-8 minutes of starting exercise. At which point the above mentioned symptoms begin to appear. If you suspect that you have EIA, consult your physician who will then conduct an exercise challenge test, which is either a walking, running, or cycling test while your breathing is being monitored.