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[Asthma and mountain air].

K H Carlsen1, S Oseid, T Sandnes

  • 1Voksentoppen/Rikshospitalet, Norges Røde Kors institutt for barn med astma og allergi, Oslo.

Tidsskrift for Den Norske Laegeforening : Tidsskrift for Praktisk Medicin, Ny Raekke
|March 20, 1991
PubMed
Summary

Children with asthma and allergies showed improved lung function and fewer symptoms after a six-week stay at a high-altitude, low-pollution hospital. This therapeutic environment combined with physical activity and medical care likely contributed to their enhanced respiratory health.

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Area of Science:

  • Pediatric pulmonology
  • Environmental medicine
  • Allergy and immunology

Context:

  • Geilomo hospital, a specialized pediatric facility, is located at 800m in a low-pollution Norwegian region.
  • Asthma and allergy management often involves environmental factors and specialized care.
  • Norway's diverse geography offers unique therapeutic settings.

Purpose:

  • To evaluate the impact of a six-week stay at a high-altitude, low-pollution hospital on children with asthma and allergies.
  • To assess changes in bronchial responsiveness, lung function, and daily symptoms.
  • To determine the efficacy of a combined environmental, physical activity, and medical surveillance approach.

Summary:

  • Thirty-one children with asthma and allergies participated in a six-week study involving physical training and regular monitoring.

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  • Significant improvements were observed in bronchial responsiveness, daily symptom scores, and physical examination findings related to airway obstruction.
  • Lung function measurements indicated enhanced respiratory health following the intervention.

    • Impact:

    • The findings suggest that a high-altitude, low-allergen environment, coupled with structured physical activity and consistent medical care, can significantly benefit children with asthma and allergies.
    • This study highlights the potential of environmental therapy and tailored exercise programs in pediatric respiratory care.
    • Results support the integration of natural therapeutic settings into asthma and allergy management strategies.