Exercise-Induced Asthma

Your provider will ask about your symptoms, including when you have them and how long they last. They’ll also ask if you have a family history of asthma or other airway conditions. They’ll listen to your heart and lungs and may perform additional tests. These include:

• Pulmonary function tests. These test how well your lungs are working. Spirometry is a common pulmonary function test for asthma.
• Exercise challenge. During an exercise challenge test (also called a bronchoprovocation test), you ride on a stationary bike or run on a treadmill. Your provider uses spirometry to measure your breathing before and after you exercise.
• Chest X-ray. Your provider might have you get a chest X-ray to rule out infections or other causes of your symptoms.