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Published on: August 24, 2019
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Adolescent and Current Exercise Habits in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: Associations with Body Composition,
Tomoko Iriyama1, Yumiko Matsuo1, Yoko Tsunoda1
1Division of Respiratory Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Shiga University of Medical Science, Otsu, Shiga, Japan.
Summary
Regular exercise in adolescence may increase lung volume in COPD patients. Current exercise habits significantly improve physical activity, body composition, and pulmonary function, even after COPD onset.
Area of Science:
- Pulmonary Medicine
- Exercise Physiology
- Chronic Disease Management
Background:
- Regular exercise is crucial for managing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
- The distinct impacts of adolescent versus current exercise habits on COPD patients are not well understood.
- This study investigates how past and present exercise patterns influence COPD outcomes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the associations between adolescent and current exercise habits.
- To evaluate the effects of these habits on physical activity (PA), body composition, and pulmonary function in COPD patients.
- To clarify the relationship between exercise patterns and CT imaging parameters.
Main Methods:
- Cross-sectional study of 86 participants (72 COPD, 14 pre-COPD).
- Adolescent exercise defined as regular activity ages 16-22; current exercise as regular activity for ≥1 year.
- PA assessed via accelerometer, body composition via bioimpedance, pulmonary function via spirometry and CT scans.
Main Results:
- Adolescent exercise habits linked to increased lung volume but not PA or body composition.
- Current exercise habits correlated with greater PA, less sedentary behavior, and improved diffusing capacity.
- Current exercise also associated with higher fat-free mass index, bone mineral content, and muscle quality (phase angle), independent of adolescent habits.
Conclusions:
- Adolescent exercise may enhance baseline lung volume.
- Current regular exercise is vital for maintaining physical activity, body composition, and pulmonary function in COPD patients, regardless of disease stage.
- Exercise interventions can positively impact musculoskeletal health and PA in individuals with COPD.
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