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exercise-induced asthma [-indyo̅o̅st′] a form of asthma that produces symptoms after strenuous exercise. The condition usually occurs in persons who already have asthma, hay fever, or related hypersensitivity reactions. The effect may be acute but is reversible. exercise-induced asthma, n a breathing disorder characterized by fits of heavy or irregular breathing, wheezing, coughing, and gasping brought on by physical exertion. exercise-induced asthma A condition in which intense physical exertion results in acute airway narrowing in persons with airway hyperreactivity Clinical Cough, wheezing, dyspnea, cough, chest tightness, hyperinflation, airflow limitation,
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