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Exercise-induced Bronchoconstriction Prevention

Exercise-induced bronchoconstriction happens when exercise makes the airways narrow, rather than simply making breathing faster. It can cause coughing, wheezing or chest tightness during or after activity.

Singulair

Montelukast

4mg · 5mg · 10mg

Montelukast tablets for asthma and allergic rhinitis. They block leukotrienes, so they prevent symptoms rather than stop an attack once it starts.

From$1.60/ tabletView

Montair

Montelukast

10mg

Montelukast tablets for asthma and allergic rhinitis. It blocks leukotrienes, the chemicals that set off airway swelling.

From$2.40/ tabletView

Key points

  • Trigger pattern: Cold, dry air and more intense activity can make airway narrowing more likely.
  • Asthma link: Exercise-induced bronchoconstriction is common in people with asthma, but it may also affect people without asthma.
  • Prevention: A planned warm-up and medicines used before activity may help reduce symptoms for some people.

Medicines listed for Exercise-induced Bronchoconstriction Prevention

The listed products contain Montelukast, a leukotriene receptor antagonist. These tablets are listed for exercise-induced bronchoconstriction prevention and are also associated with asthma and allergic rhinitis in this catalogue.

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