Factors associated with 6-min walk distance in severe asthma: A cross-sectional study.

Anders Pitzner-Fabricius Vanessa L Clark Vibeke Backer Peter G Gibson Vanessa Marie McDonald

Published in: Respirology (Carlton, Vic.) (2022)

Asthma symptoms and BMI were associated with exercise capacity in the overall population. Optimizing these factors may enhance the ability of patients to improve their exercise capacity and gain the associated positive health outcomes, but further studies are warranted.

Keyphrases

physical activity
high intensity
newly diagnosed
ejection fraction
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
prognostic factors
body mass index
resistance training
depressive symptoms
patient reported outcomes
weight gain
air pollution