Self-reported exercise and longitudinal outcomes in cystic fibrosis: a retrospective cohort study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Cystic fibrosis (CF) is characterized by recurrent respiratory infections and progressive lung disease. Whereas exercise may contribute to preserving lung function, its benefit is difficult to ascertain given the selection bias of healthier patients being more predisposed to exercise. Our objective was to examine the role of self-reported exercise with longitudinal lung function and body mass index (BMI) measures in CF.

Methods

A total of 1038 subjects with CF were recruited through the U.S. CF Twin-Sibling Study. Questionnaires were used to determine exercise habits. Questionnaires, chart review, and U.S. CF Foundation Patient Registry data were used to track outcomes.

Results

Within the study sample 75% of subjects self-reported regular exercise. Exercise

SUBMITTER: Collaco JM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4195986 | biostudies-literature | 2014 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature