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Comparison between exercise performance in asthmatic children and healthy controls--Physical Activity Questionnaire
Rita Santos-Silva1, Cláudia Melo1, Daniel Gonçalves1
1Pediatrics Department, Centro Hospitalar do Médio Ave, Famalicão, Portugal.
Revista Portuguesa De Pneumologia
|February 22, 2014
Summary
Controlled allergic children exhibit similar overall physical activity levels to healthy peers, despite parental concerns. This suggests that well-managed allergies do not significantly hinder a child's general activity.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Allergy and Immunology
- Sports Medicine
- Public Health
Background:
- The Physical Activity Questionnaire (PAQ) is a validated tool for assessing physical activity in youth.
- Allergic diseases in children are sometimes perceived by parents as a barrier to physical activity.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compare the physical activity levels of children with controlled allergic disease to those of healthy children.
Main Methods:
- Utilized the PAQ questionnaire for a 7-day physical activity recall.
- Included asthmatic children from a hospital outpatient clinic and age-matched healthy controls.
Main Results:
- No significant difference in overall physical activity scores (PAQ) between allergic (n=155) and healthy (n=158) children.
- Healthy children reported higher participation in physical education and after-school sports (6-10 pm).
Conclusions:
- Controlled allergic disease in children does not appear to impact overall physical activity levels compared to healthy peers.
- While overall activity is similar, specific activity types like sports may differ.
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