Exercise is a common cause of asthma symptoms.
It is estimated that 80 to 90 percent of all individuals who have allergic asthma will experience symptoms of EIA with vigorous exercise or activity. For teenagers and young adults this is often the most common cause of asthma symptoms. Fortunately with better medications, monitoring, and management you can participate in physical activity and sports and achieve your highest performance level. Symptoms of exercised-induced asthma include coughing, wheezing, chest tightness and shortness of breath. Coughing is the most common symptom of EIA and may be the only symptom you have.