Exercise-induced asthma is a condition of respiratory difficulty (bronchoconstriction) that is related to histamine release,is triggered by aerobic exercise, and lasts several minutes. Causes include medical conditions, environmental factors, and medications. The image below illustrates the pathogenesis of asthma.
A myelogram is an invasive diagnostic test that uses x-rays to examine the spinal canal. A special dye is injected into the spinal canal through a hollow needle. An x-ray fluoroscope then records the images formed by the dye. Myelograms can show conditions affecting the spinal cord and nerves within the spinal canal.
TLSO. A thoracolumbosacral orthosis (TLSO), is a two-piece plastic brace supporting the spine from the thoracic vertebrae of the chest, to the base of the spine at the sacrum. The rigid lumbar or TLSO (Thoraco â Lumbo â Sacral â Orthosis) is used, when regardless of surgical correction, or in some cases in place of surgical correction, spinal stability has not been fully achieved.