A 12-year-old student athlete with exercise-induced bronchospasm: Getting Jenny B. back on track: A case 360 degrees patient presentation

Clin Cornerstone. 2009;9(3):30-9. doi: 10.1016/s1098-3597(09)80010-0.

Abstract

Jenny B. is an active 12-year-old white female who recently stopped participating in junior high school track because of respiratory symptoms she experiences while running. On presentation to her pediatrician's office for a consultation, it immediately became apparent that she was anxious to rejoin her team to compete. This article will navigate through a patient case and explore multiple clinical approaches to exercise-induced broncho-spasm from diagnosis to treatment. As clinicians, our goal is to partner with all patients who experience asthma or respiratory symptoms, enabling them to have a life without limitations. Let us review Jenny B.'s case and examine what might be the best approach to get her back on track.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adrenergic beta-Agonists / therapeutic use*
  • Anti-Asthmatic Agents / therapeutic use*
  • Asthma, Exercise-Induced / diagnosis*
  • Asthma, Exercise-Induced / drug therapy*
  • Asthma, Exercise-Induced / physiopathology
  • Athletes*
  • Child
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Respiratory Function Tests

Substances

  • Adrenergic beta-Agonists
  • Anti-Asthmatic Agents