Respiratory Muscle Strength and Fitness in Children with Asthma
Author Information
Author(s): Onal Seyma Nur, Aliyeva Gulnar, Calik Kutukcu Ebru, Vardar Yagli Naciye, Sekerel Bulent Enis, Soyer Ozge Uysal, Sahiner Umit Murat, Löllgen Herbert
Primary Institution: Hacettepe University, Faculty of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, Department of Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation
Hypothesis
Dynamic inspiratory muscle strength, physical activity levels, and physical fitness in children with asthma are lower compared to healthy peers.
Conclusion
Children with asthma have lower dynamic respiratory muscle strength than their healthy peers, but their physical activity and fitness levels are similar.
Supporting Evidence
- The dynamic respiratory muscle strength parameters of asthmatic children were significantly lower than healthy children.
- Physical activity levels were similar between asthmatic and healthy children.
- Children with higher respiratory muscle strength had higher physical activity levels.
Takeaway
Kids with asthma might not be able to breathe as strongly as their friends without asthma, but they can still play and be active just as much.
Methodology
This cross-sectional study included 20 children with asthma and 20 healthy peers, aged 6-11, comparing their dynamic inspiratory muscle strength, physical activity levels, and fitness using various tests.
Potential Biases
Potential selection bias due to the exclusion of children with severe asthma.
Limitations
The study only included children with mild to moderate asthma, which may limit the generalizability of the findings.
Participant Demographics
20 children with asthma and 20 healthy peers, aged 6-11 years.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p = 0.015; p = 0.008; p = 0.017; p = 0.027
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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