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Physical training for asthma.

Madhu G Chandratilleke¹, Kristin V Carson, Joanna Picot

¹Respiratory Medicine, The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Adelaide, Australia.

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Summary

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Regular physical training improves cardiopulmonary fitness in individuals with asthma and is well-tolerated. People with stable asthma can safely engage in exercise without fear of symptom worsening.

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Home-Based Prescribed Pulmonary Exercise in Patients with Stable Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

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Published on: August 24, 2019

Area of Science:

Pulmonary Medicine
Exercise Physiology
Clinical Research

Background:

Asthma often leads to reduced exercise tolerance due to symptom exacerbation or deconditioning.
Inactivity and activity restrictions can negatively impact physical fitness in asthma patients.
While subjective reports suggest fitness benefits, objective trial data on physical training for asthma is varied.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the impact of physical training on respiratory and general health in asthma patients.
To synthesize findings from randomized controlled trials on exercise interventions for asthma.

Main Methods:

Systematic review of randomized controlled trials.
Searched the Cochrane Airways Group Specialised Register.
Included trials of individuals over eight years old with asthma undertaking physical training for at least 4 weeks, 2 times/week, for 20+ minutes per session.

Main Results:

Nineteen studies (695 participants) were included; physical training was well-tolerated with no reported adverse effects or asthma symptom worsening.
Significant improvements observed in cardiopulmonary fitness, including maximum oxygen uptake and expiratory ventilation.
No significant effect on resting lung function; some evidence suggests positive impacts on health-related quality of life.

Conclusions:

Physical training is safe and effective in improving cardiopulmonary fitness for individuals with asthma.
People with stable asthma should be encouraged to participate in regular exercise training.
Exercise should be pursued without concern for asthma symptom exacerbation.