Physical activity, restrictions in activity, and body mass index among urban children with persistent asthma.

CONCLUSION: Many children with persistent asthma are overweight or obese, have limited opportunity for activity, and experience activity limitations. Efforts are needed to optimize asthma control and provide opportunity for increased physical activity in and outside school. TRIAL REGISTRATION: clinicaltrials.gov Identifier: NCT01650844. PMID: 28268134 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28268134?dopt=Abstract

Source: Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology - March 3, 2017 Category: Allergy & Immunology Authors: Holderness H, Chin N, Ossip DJ, Fagnano M, Reznik M, Halterman JS Tags: Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol Source Type: research