Resumen:
INTRODUCTION: Physical inactivity and a low adherence to the Mediterranean diet produces alterations in body composition that may
determinate a worse control of chronic diseases such as asthma (1), this is one of the most frequent diseases in childhood. Some investigation in animal show the exercise can be decreased an asthma inflammation and bronchial hyperresponsiveness (2), as well as systemic inflammation, which could help control asthma (3)
Objectives: to analyze the effect of aerobic and strength exercise program in asthmatic children with symptoms of bronchospasm induced by exercise, with physical exercise on variables of physical condition and quality of life.
METHODS: Randomized controlled trial with control group that compared their usual physical activity vs. exercise program for 12 weeks, 3
days/week, and 60 min/day. It is assessed the physical condition (ergospirometry on treadmill and strength of peripheral muscles) and
quality of life with Pediatric Quality of Life Questionnaire (PAQLQ).
RESULTS: The study included 43 children from 7 to 17 years old distributed in Control Group (CG, n = 27) and Intervention Group (IG, n = 16).
The average adherence to the program was 82.8%. ...