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Clinical Case: Exercise-induced Bronchoconstriction

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About Course

This case explores the journey of AK, a 22-year-old college wide receiver with previously overlooked symptoms of shortness of breath and coughing during workouts. His condition, flagged during an NFL tryout physical, is ultimately diagnosed as exercise-induced bronchoconstriction (EIB) without underlying asthma. This case guides learners through pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic management strategies, emphasizes sport-specific medication considerations, and explores clean sport compliance—especially for elite athletes under regulatory scrutiny. With real-world context and layered clinical reasoning, this case is a powerful teaching tool for sports health professionals.

What Will You Learn?

  • How to distinguish exercise-induced bronchoconstriction from traditional asthma
  • First-line therapy for EIB and the role of short-acting beta-agonists
  • Counseling on proper inhaler use, dosing, and timing relative to exercise
  • Prohibited substances in professional sports and the NFL
  • The role of sports pharmacists in identifying safe supplements (e.g., creatine)
  • Real-world medication safety, compliance, and education for athletes at the professional level

Course Content

Energy Overload

  • Patient Case
  • Knowledge Check
  • The Wrap Up

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