Actividad física y obesidad en niños con asma

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Background: Exercise-induced asthma is frequent among children. Objective: To compare physical activity (PA) and nutritional status in asthmatic (A) versus healthy (H) children. Methods: 81 school children were enrolled (40 A and 41 H). A validated interview with opinions and attitude towards PA was performed to parents in both groups. Nutritional status was classified according to body mass index. Answers were associated with% 2 test. Results: 44% girls, average age 9 years-old. Average hours per week of PA= 2.4 in H and 1.9 in A (p= NS); 88%) of A versus 56% o of H performed< 2 hours per week of PA (p< 0.05). 85% o of A reported frequent symptoms associated to PA. Overweight and obesity were diagnosed in 15/40 A and 11/41 H (p< 0.05). Parents of A thought that PA was" dangerous" more frequently than parents of H (p< 0.05). Conclusions: Asthmatic children practice less PA than recommendations. There is an association between asthma, obesity and less PA level. Parents of asthmatic children have a negative opinion about PA, explaining the diminished PA performed by this group.(Keywords: asthma, exercise, obesity). Rev Chil Pediatr 2007; 78 (5): 482-488 RESUMEN El asma inducida por ejercicio es una enfermedad crónica frecuente en niños. El objetivo de este estudio fue comparar actividad física (AF) y estado nutricional en niños con asma (A) y sanos (S). Pacientes y Método: Participaron 81 niños, 40 A y 41 S. Se realizó un cuestionario a los padres, validado previamente, referente a opiniones y actitudes acerca de la AF. El estado nutricional se clasificó de acuerdo a índice de masa corporal. Se asociaron las …

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