Don’t let exercise-induced asthma pause your progress
Exercise-induced asthma treatment in Fresno & Merced
Wheezing or whistling sound while breathing
Shortness of breath or difficulty catching your breath
Tightness or pain in the chest
Persistent coughing during or after exercise
Feeling tired or unable to keep up during workouts
Wheezing or whistling sound while breathing
Shortness of breath or difficulty catching your breath
Tightness or pain in the chest
Persistent coughing during or after exercise
Feeling tired or unable to keep up during workouts
Cold, dry air
Long periods of aerobic activity
Allergens or pollution
Chlorine from pools
Recent respiratory infections
Poor air quality in gyms
Cold, dry air
Long periods of aerobic activity
Allergens or pollution
Chlorine from pools
Recent respiratory infections
Poor air quality in gyms
Getting to the root of Exercise-induced asthma
Team at Sierra Allergy, Asthma & Sinus Center use a personalized and thorough approach to diagnosis:
- • Pulmonary function testing before and after exercise simulation
- • Allergy testing to identify any contributing triggers
- • Detailed health and activity history to tailor your care
Our goal is not just to confirm EIB but to understand how it affects your life and how we can help you feel better.
Treatment options for EIB tailored to you
Sierra Alllergy Asthma and Sinus Center use safe and accurate testing to pinpoint your triggers:
- • Skin Prick Testing with common indoor allergens
- • Specific IgE Blood Tests if skin testing isn’t suitable
- • Detailed symptom review and home environment evaluation
Knowing exactly what you’re allergic to helps us build the right treatment plan for lasting relief.
1. Inhalers and Medications
- • Rescue inhalers (short-acting bronchodilators) taken before activity
- • Long-acting inhalers or corticosteroids for regular prevention
- • Leukotriene modifiers for long-term asthma control
2. Lifestyle Adjustments
- • Warm up and cool down properly before and after exercise
- • Choose indoor workouts when air quality or pollen levels are poor
- • Use a scarf or mask in cold air to warm your breath
3. Allergy and Asthma Management
If your EIB is worsened by allergies, we’ll treat both conditions together. Our certified allergist can recommend allergy medications or immunotherapy to reduce your triggers and help keep your airways clear.
Why choose Sierra Allergy, Asthma & Sinus Center?
- • Experienced, Stanford-trained allergist & asthma specialist
- • Convenient locations in Fresno and Merced
- • State-of-the-art lung function testing
- • Compassionate, personalized care focused on your goals
- • Pediatric and adult asthma care under one roof
You deserve to feel strong, safe, and empowered when you move your body—and we’re here to help you every step of the way.
Wheezing shouldn’t stop your workout.
You don’t have to choose between staying active and staying comfortable. Our experts will help you manage exercise-induced asthma so you can live and move with confidence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is exercise-induced asthma the same as regular asthma?
Not quite. People with EIB may not have asthma otherwise. But if you have asthma, exercise can often make your symptoms worse.
Can children outgrow exercise-induced asthma?
Sometimes, especially if it’s mild and well-managed. But many benefit from long-term care to stay active and symptom-free.
Do I have to stop exercising?
Not at all. With the right treatment plan, most people with EIB can return to regular activity, even competitive sports.
What’s the best way to prevent flare-ups?
Use prescribed inhalers before activity, avoid outdoor workouts in cold or high-pollen weather, and warm up properly.
How is EIB tested?
Through breathing tests before and after exercise or using specialized medications that mimic activity stress on your airways.