COVID-19 pandemic restrictions continuously impact on physical activity in adults with cystic fibrosis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

We have recently reported reduced physical activity (PA) in people with cystic fibrosis (pwCF) with and without lung transplantation (LTX) during a 6-week stringent lockdown in Switzerland. This follow-up study explores the impact of coronavirus-2019 disease (COVID-19) related pandemic restrictions on individuals' therapy regimens and health-related aspects in pwCF.

Methods

We conducted a cross-sectional web-based national survey in Spring 2021. The survey included questions on daily PA, airway clearance and inhalation therapy, questions on COVID-19-compatible symptoms, diagnostic tests and vaccination status, and enquired health-related aspects covering the pandemic period between March 2020 to April 2021.

Results

193 individuals with CF (53% female; 25% L

SUBMITTER: Radtke T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8460042 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature