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. 2017 Nov;22(8):1643-1648.
doi: 10.1111/resp.13093. Epub 2017 Jun 14.

Physical activity and asthma control level in children and adolescents

Natasha Y Matsunaga  1   2 , Marina S Oliveira  1   2 , André M Morcillo  3 , José D Ribeiro  2   3 , Maria A G O Ribeiro  2   3 , Adyléia A D C Toro  2   3
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Physical activity and asthma control level in children and adolescents

Natasha Y Matsunaga et al. Respirology. 2017 Nov.

Abstract

Background and objective: Physical activity is defined as any bodily movement produced by a muscle contraction with increased energy expenditure. The aim of this study was to assess the physical activity, asthma control level, spirometric measurements and quality of life in children and adolescents with asthma.

Methods: We included all children and adolescents aged 7-17 years who had a diagnosis of atopic asthma and who attended the Pediatric Pulmonology Outpatient Clinic of the State University of Campinas, Brazil. Asthma control levels were evaluated by the Asthma Control Test (ACT). Physical activity was measured using the long version of the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) and by other questions about daily activities at school and at home over the last week. Lung function was assessed by spirometry, both pre- and post-bronchodilator (BD). Quality of life was evaluated using the Paediatric Asthma Quality of Life Questionnaire (PAQLQ).

Results: Out of 100 patients, 60 were classified as presenting with controlled asthma (CA) and 40 as presenting with uncontrolled asthma (UA). In the IPAQ, 29% were classified as sedentary, 17% as active and 54% as very active. There was no significant association between physical activity and the level of asthma control. We found no differences between active and sedentary children and adolescents with asthma in spirometric variables or quality of life.

Conclusion: No associations were observed between physical activity and asthma control level, spirometric measurements and quality of life in children and adolescents with asthma.

Keywords: asthma; children; physical activity; quality of life; spirometry.

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