There is no way to cure exercise-induced asthma. Those who have the condition will have it for the rest of their lives. However, certain medications can help individuals to participate in physical activities while managing the symptoms of the disorder.

Using certain medications as a pre-treatment to exercise can reduce the likelihood of suffering symptoms of EIA. These include:

• Inhaled short-acting bronchodilators. A physician may instruct a patient to take two puffs of this medication 15 to 30 minutes prior to exercise. Such medications often can prevent the airways from contracting for as long as four to six hours.
  
  
• Long-acting bronchodilators. In some cases, a physician may prescribe a medication to provide 12–hour control of symptoms. However, it is important that patients carry a short–acting bronchodilator in case symptoms suddenly appear.
  
  
• Inhaled corticosteroids or leukotriene modifiers. These long–term control therapies are intended to reduce airway responsiveness to the triggers of an allergic reaction.