A parent whose two school-age children diagnosed with exercise-induced bronchospasm (EIB)asks the nurse in what sports,if any,they can participate.The nurse should recommend which sport?
A) Soccer
B) Running
C) Swimming
D) Basketball

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Swimming is well tolerated in children with EIB because they are breathing air fully saturated with moisture and because of the type of breathing required in swimming.Exercise-induced bronchospasm is more common in sports that involve endurance,such as soccer,running,and basketball.Prophylaxis with medications may be necessary.

A Parent Whose Two School-Age Children Diagnosed with Exercise-Induced Bronchospasm