Persistent Uncontrolled Asthma: Long-Term Impact on Physical Activity and Body Composition.

ABSTRACT:

Rationale

Asthma, obesity and physical activity (PA) are interrelated. However, longitudinal data with objective PA measures and direct assessment of body composition are still lacking.

Objective

To study the impact of symptom control on PA and body composition.

Methods

In a longitudinal cohort study of the German Center for Lung Research, we assessed the body composition of 233 asthma patients and 84 healthy controls using bioelectrical impedance analysis. PA (ie average daily steps and time of at least moderate activity, steps/min) was measured by accelerometry for one week. Asthma control was assessed by ACT score, ACQ-5 score and history of severe exacerbations. After two years of follow-up, we studied changes in physical activity and body composition in relation

SUBMITTER: Abdo M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7966302 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature