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Abstract
Asthma is a chronic respiratory disease that adversely influences the quality of life of many South Africans. The medical management of asthma includes identification, education, medical and pharmaceutical treatment. Literature has inequitably demonstrated that habitual structured exercise therapy can be a beneficial adjunct to general medical and pharmaceutical management strategies. This clinical commentary aims to increase awareness regarding the salutogenic effect of structured exercise on asthma. There is need for asthmatic management strategies that are not influenced by financial cost, and which, consequently, have the ability to reach more patients. This study recommends the adoption of regular structured exercise rehabilitation as an adjunct to popular asthmatic treatment protocols. Key words: Asthma, benefits, exercise, risks
Highlights
In 2010, there were 119 million asthmatics in Africa, of which 49 million were children under the age of 15 years (Adeloye et al, 2013)
Running should only be attempted once the patient has developed a strong aerobic base. vii) Spirometry assessment is advisable during testing and exercising in order to determine ventilatory complications. viii) The patient and training partner should be well versed in the exercise-induced bronchoconstriction (EIB) action plan. ix) During musculoskeletal exercise training, the patient must avoid the Valsalva manoeuvre. x) Many asthmatics have coronary heart disease comorbidities; the biokineticist should monitor ECG activity during testing
Habitual physical activity and exercise have shown to be beneficial to asthmatics
Summary
The value of exercise therapy to asthmatic patients as an adjunct treatment Bernelee Denize Doherty*, Yvonne Paul, Terry Jeremy Ellapen and Marco Barnard. The medical management of asthma includes identification, education, medical and pharmaceutical treatment. Literature has inequitably demonstrated that habitual structured exercise therapy can be a beneficial adjunct to general medical and pharmaceutical management strategies. This clinical commentary aims to increase awareness regarding the salutogenic effect of structured exercise on asthma. There is need for asthmatic management strategies that are not influenced by financial cost, and which, have the ability to reach more patients. This study recommends the adoption of regular structured exercise rehabilitation as an adjunct to popular asthmatic treatment protocols
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