einstein (São Paulo). 29/Oct/2019;18:eAO4936.

Effect of physical activity on asthma control in schoolchildren

Ana Paula dos , Márcio Júnior , Cristian , Renato Tetelbom , Paulo Márcio , Simone Zeni

DOI: 10.31744/einstein_journal/2020AO4936

ABSTRACT

Objective

To investigate the effect of levels of physical activity on asthma control in children.

Methods

A cross-sectional study, including public school students aged 8 to 12 years, of both sexes, with asthma, from a capital and a medium-sized cities in Southern Brazil. At home, the students answered the questionnaire on levels of physical activity and disease control.

Results

A total of 482 schoolchildren with asthma participated in the study, with mean age of 10.9±2.2 years, and 253 (52%) were girls. Regarding disease control, 50% had controlled asthma, and 67% were considered sedentary. Schoolchildren with controlled asthma were more active than those with uncontrolled asthma (p=0.032). Active schoolchildren were more likely to have asthma controlled (OR=1.5; 95%CI: 1.04-2.25).

Conclusion

The results demonstrated an association between physical activity levels and asthma control. More active schoolchildren were more likely to have asthma controlled.

Effect of physical activity on asthma control in schoolchildren
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