Objective: Despite the benefits of a physically active lifestyle, some studies suggest fear of
exacerbations by both children and their parents limit physical activity in children with …

The influence of asthma on physical activity (PA) in youth remains equivocal. This review
synthesizes the evidence regarding the influence of asthma on PA and sedentary time and …

Objective To compare objectively assessed physical activity levels, between asthmatic
children and non‐asthmatic controls. Methods From a random community sample of 794 …

Background Although beneficial for health and well‐being, most children do not achieve
recommended levels of physical activity. Evidence for children with asthma is mixed, with …

Objectives To compare the physical activity of adolescents with three common long-term
conditions (asthma, eczema and obesity) with adolescents without these conditions. Design …

Objectives. To compare the physical activity levels of children with and without asthma and
evaluate predictors of activity level in children with asthma. Methods. Parents of 137 children …

Background Asthma and obesity are public health problems that disproportionately affect
underserved children. Urban children with asthma may be limited in their participation in …

Assessing physical activity/fitness levels, sedentary time and nutritional status is important in
the management of children with asthma, as they are modifiable factors. Larger rigorous …

Background Childhood asthma is a global problem affecting the respiratory health of
children. Physical activity (PA) plays a role in the relationship between asthma and …

Objectives The complex overlap between asthma and obesity may be explained in part by
activity avoidance in asthma. We compared responses to a walking intervention between …