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Physical Activity: A Missing Link in Asthma Care.
Marios Panagiotou1, Nikolaos G Koulouris1, Nikoletta Rovina1
1st Deptartment of Respiratory Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Sotiria Thoracic Diseases General Hospital, 115 27 Athens, Greece.
Journal of Clinical Medicine
|March 11, 2020
Summary
Asthma negatively impacts physical activity, and low activity can worsen asthma. This review explores physical activity
Area of Science:
- Respiratory Medicine
- Exercise Physiology
Background:
- Asthma is a prevalent respiratory disease with increasing global burden.
- The link between asthma and physical activity is underappreciated despite its clinical significance.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review current physical activity recommendations for asthma patients.
- To examine the impact of physical activity on asthma pathology and clinical outcomes.
- To summarize evidence on interventions promoting physical activity in asthma.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of current recommendations and evidence on physical activity in asthma.
- Analysis of factors contributing to low physical activity in adult asthmatics.
- Examination of the effects of exercise training on asthma.
Main Results:
- Asthma adversely affects physical activity levels.
- Poor physical activity is associated with worse asthma outcomes.
- Exercise training shows potential benefits for asthma pathology and clinical outcomes.
Conclusions:
- Physical activity is a crucial, yet underutilized, component in asthma management.
- Addressing barriers to physical activity is essential for improving asthma control.
- Further research and interventions targeting physical activity are warranted for adult asthmatics.
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