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Resistance exercise and its impact on allergic rhinitis
Tao Yu1, WenHui Yue1, ShuJun Zhang1
1Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Chengde Medical College Affiliated Hospital, Chengde, Hebei 067000, China.
American Journal of Otolaryngology
|April 6, 2025
Summary
Resistance exercise significantly improved nasal and eye symptoms, quality of life, and reduced inflammation in allergic rhinitis patients. This study highlights resistance exercise as a beneficial adjunctive treatment for allergic rhinitis.
Area of Science:
- Allergy and Immunology
- Exercise Physiology
Background:
- Allergic rhinitis significantly impacts quality of life.
- Current treatments may have limitations or side effects.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the impact of resistance exercise on allergic rhinitis symptoms.
- To assess changes in quality of life and inflammatory markers.
- To explore resistance exercise as a potential adjunctive therapy.
Main Methods:
- Prospective randomized controlled trial with 156 participants.
- 6-month intervention comparing a resistance exercise group to a control group.
- Evaluated nasal/eye symptom scores, quality of life, and serum IL-4, IL-6, and IgE levels.
Main Results:
- The resistance exercise group demonstrated significant improvements in nasal and eye symptoms.
- Quality of life scores were significantly higher in the exercise group.
- Significant reductions in serum inflammatory markers (IL-4, IL-6, IgE) were observed.
Conclusions:
- Resistance exercise offers significant benefits for patients with allergic rhinitis.
- Improved symptoms and quality of life suggest clinical potential.
- Resistance exercise may serve as an effective adjunctive treatment strategy.
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