Exercise-Induced Asthma (Sports Asthma)
Exercise-induced asthma (sports asthma, exercise-induced bronchospasm) is a unique form of asthma that may accompany other forms of asthma. If you have pure exercise-induced asthma, then you are free of symptoms at rest. However, when you run or physically exert yourself, you usually become short of breath, feel chest tightness, begin coughing and/or start wheezing. Symptoms of coughing and wheezing frequently begin within minutes after exercising. Exercise-induced asthma is thought to result from cooling and drying of the airways due to increased movement of air and evaporation of moisture. You also may exhibit asthmatic symptoms when laughing or crying. If your exercise-induced asthma is well-managed, you can still lead a physically active life, exercise routinely and usually participate in sports. For example, many Olympic athletes have won medals despite having exercise-induced asthma.
Sports Asthma Terminology 
Cause, Timing, and Sports Participation
Sports Asthma Diagnosis and Treatment
Sports Asthma at School
