The role of C-reactive protein levels on the association of physical activity with lung function in adults.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Regular physical activity may be associated with improved lung function via reduced systemic inflammation, although studies exploring this mechanism are rare. We evaluated the role of C-reactive protein in blood, which is a common marker of systemic inflammation, on the association of physical activity with forced expiratory volume in one second and forced vital capacity.

Methods

Cross-sectional data on spirometry, C-reactive protein levels and self-reported physical activity (yes/no; ≥2 times and ≥1hr per week of vigorous physical activity) were available in the European Community Respiratory Health Survey (N = 2347 adults, 49.3% male, 28-56 years-old). A subsample was also assessed 10 years later using the International Physical Activity Questionnaire, and tertil

SUBMITTER: Fuertes E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6756522 | biostudies-literature | 2019

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature