Physical exercise in asthma adolescents: a concept review
Antonio Privitera1, Salvatore Privitera1
1CPM Snc - Centro per la Prevenzione e il Monitoraggio dell'Insufficienza Respiratoria, Giarre (CT), Italy.
Multidisciplinary Respiratory Medicine
|September 27, 2023
Summary
Regular physical exercise can improve the health of children and adolescents with asthma. Structured exercise programs offer a complementary therapy to medication, enhancing overall well-being.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Pulmonology
- Sports Medicine
- Exercise Physiology
Background:
- Asthma is a common condition in children and adolescents, often limiting physical activity and exercise capacity.
- Regular physical activity in young asthmatics is associated with reduced hospitalizations, school absenteeism, and medication use.
- Exercise can be a beneficial complementary therapy alongside standard asthma pharmacologic treatment.
Purpose of the Study:
- To outline optimal exercise training methods for young individuals with bronchial asthma.
- To review the positive effects of structured physical activity on the health status of asthmatic children and adolescents.
Main Methods:
- Review of current literature on exercise interventions for pediatric asthma.
- Analysis of the impact of different training techniques on asthma control and health outcomes.
- Identification of best practices for incorporating physical activity into asthma management.
Main Results:
- Structured exercise programs can lead to significant improvements in exercise tolerance and asthma control.
- Key benefits include reduced symptom exacerbations, improved lung function, and enhanced quality of life.
- Specific training modalities demonstrate varying degrees of efficacy, necessitating tailored approaches.
Conclusions:
- Encouraging structured physical exercise is crucial for managing childhood and adolescent asthma.
- Exercise acts as a valuable synergistic therapeutic strategy, complementing pharmacologic treatments.
- Implementing appropriate exercise protocols can substantially improve the long-term health and well-being of young asthmatics.
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