Decreased physical activity in adults with bronchial asthma

Contradictory findings have been reported in the literature on the impact that bronchial asthma may have on habitual physical activity. The present study was designed to compare physical activity, objectively measured with an activity monitor, between adults with bronchial asthma and apparently healthy controls.Valid registrations of physical activity were obtained in 226 patients with asthma and 201 healthy controls. A multiple general linear model was used to test between group differences and to correct for confounding of the results due to between group differences in BMI and employment status.

Source: Respiratory Medicine CME - March 21, 2016 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Alex J. van 't Hul, Siete Frouws, Edmee van den Akker, Rob van Lummel, Anja Starrenburg-Razenberg, Alie van Bruggen, Gert-Jan Braunstahl, Johannes C.C.M. in 't Veen Source Type: research