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Oliver J Price1, Andrew J Simpson2
1School of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Biological Sciences, University of Leeds, UK; Leeds Institute of Medical Research at St. James's, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK; Department of Respiratory Medicine, Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Leeds, UK.
Respiratory Medicine
|April 22, 2023
Summary
Regular exercise improves asthma outcomes despite being a common trigger. This review consolidates research on exercise and physical activity for better asthma management and identifies future research needs.
Area of Science:
- Pulmonology
- Exercise Science
- Clinical Medicine
Background:
- Exercise is a frequent asthma symptom trigger.
- Emerging evidence links physical activity to better asthma outcomes.
- Asthma management often overlooks exercise benefits.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review current research on exercise and physical activity in asthma.
- To provide an updated perspective on exercise's role in asthma management.
- To identify gaps in current knowledge and suggest future research directions.
Main Methods:
- Systematic review and consolidation of recent studies.
- Evaluation of exercise and physical activity profiles in asthma patients.
- Analysis of the impact of exercise training and promotion.
Main Results:
- Regular exercise is associated with improved clinical outcomes in asthma.
- Patient-reported outcomes are positively affected by physical activity.
- Exercise training and promotion are beneficial for asthma management.
Conclusions:
- Exercise offers significant benefits for individuals with asthma.
- Further research is needed to optimize exercise interventions for asthma.
- Promoting physical activity is crucial for comprehensive asthma care.
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