The Physical activity as an element of non-pharmacological asthma therapy

Asthma is a chronic inflammatory airway disease that is marked by variable airflow limitation and hyperresponsiveness of the airways. Although pharmacologic management remains the mainstay of asthma therapy, physical exercise and other non-pharmacologic treatments are increasingly found to have an a...

Full description

Saved in:
Bibliographic Details
Published in:Quality in Sport Vol. 43; p. 62352
Main Authors: Matuszek, Anna, Siedy-Florek, Ewa, Stawowy, Zofia, Strzeszyna, Maja, Szlachetka, Katarzyna, Chołda, Julia, Janik, Wiktoria, Jamontt, Kinga, Manasar, Aleksander, Matlakiewicz, Magdalena
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń 13.07.2025
Subjects:
asthma
exercise induced asthma
physical activity
ISSN:2450-3118, 2450-3118
Online Access:Get full text
Tags: Add Tag
No Tags, Be the first to tag this record!
Description
Summary:Asthma is a chronic inflammatory airway disease that is marked by variable airflow limitation and hyperresponsiveness of the airways. Although pharmacologic management remains the mainstay of asthma therapy, physical exercise and other non-pharmacologic treatments are increasingly found to have an adjunctive function in the disease control. The present review collates available information on the role of physical training as an add-on therapy in the treatment of asthma. It focuses on how proper regular exercise can enhance pulmonary function, reduce symptom burden, and improve quality of life. Particular attention is given to the swimming environment and its multidirectional interaction with asthma, such that exposure to chlorinated by-products can enhance airway inflammation even as the activity has beneficial physiological effects. The article also addresses the physiological mechanisms of exercise-induced asthma (EIA), recommended exercise modalities and intensities, and assessment of physical activity in asthmatic patients. The overall results point to the necessity of individualized, multidisciplinary management encompassing both medical and lifestyle intervention in the treatment of asthma. 
ISSN:2450-3118
2450-3118
DOI:10.12775/QS.2025.43.62352