Journal of Southern Medical University ›› 2014, Vol. 34 ›› Issue (01): 75-.
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Abstract: Objective To study the role of exercise in asthma management in children and formulate exercise prescriptions forasthmatic children. Methods A total of 112 asthmatic children aged 7-14 years were randomized into control group (n=56, withmedications only) and exercise group (n=56, with medications and exercise prescription) for a trial lasting for 4 months. Anasthma diary was used for all children to record the morning and evening peak expiratory flow (PEF), daytime and nighttimeasthma symptom score, use of short-acting beta agonists, participation in physical activity, and exercise-induced asthmasymptoms. Results Of the 112 children, 5 dropped out before the trial completion. From the 13th week, PEF variation inexercise group was significantly lowered compared to that in the control group (P<0.05). Upon the completion of the trial, thedaytime and nighttime symptoms score and emergency medication score were all significantly lower in the exercise groupthan in the control group (P<0.05). No severe adverse events occurred in the children during the trial. Conclusion Exercise forno less than 20 min, 3 days a week for 4 months is safe and beneficial for asthma control in children.
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