Question

A 22-year-old with a history of mild intermittent asthma is scheduled for a 10 km race. She asks about preventing exercise-induced bronchoconstriction. Which is the recommended prophylactic treatment?

Accepted Answer

B. Inhaled short-acting beta-2 agonist before exercise

Answer

A. Regular oral corticosteroids

Answer

C. Regular long-acting beta-2 agonist

Answer

D. Inhaled ipratropium bromide before exercise

Answer

E. Oral leukotriene receptor antagonist daily

Practice question

A 22-year-old with a history of mild intermittent asthma is scheduled for a 10 km race. She asks about preventing exercise-induced bronchoconstriction. Which is the recommended prophylactic treatment?