While the benefits of regular participation in physical activity in children and young people
are clear, misconceptions have developed about the possible negative effects and potential …

Background Physical activity (PA) is associated with a diverse range of health benefits.
International guidelines suggest that children should be participating in a minimum of 60 min …

El asma es la enfermedad respiratoria más común en niños y adolescentes. Se trata de una
enfermedad crónica, cuya sintomatología puede afectar al correcto desempeño de la …

Objective: To elicit the views of adolescents, with and without asthma, about exercise and
asthma, and the perceived benefits of and barriers to participation. The adolescent views …

Regular physical activity not only improves general health but also can positively impact
asthma outcomes, such as control and quality of life. Despite this, many asthma patients do …

Asthma is the most common chronic condition of childhood. Self-management is integral to
good asthma control. This qualitative paper explores how children with asthma and their …

Asthma is a common chronic childhood disease associated with significant morbidity and
high rates of school absenteeism, along with excessive costs for the patient and society …

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 …

Background: Smart wearables such as the Fitbit wristband provide the opportunity to monitor
patients more comprehensively, to track patients in a fashion that more closely follows the …

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