Physical activity associates with disease characteristics of severe asthma, bronchiectasis and COPD.

Laura Cordova-RiveraPeter G GibsonPaul A GardinerVanessa Marie McDonald

Published in: Respirology (Carlton, Vic.) (2018)

PA impairment is common in OAD. The activity level was associated with shared characteristics of these diseases. Interventions to improve PA should be multifactorial and consider the level of impairment and the associated characteristics.

Keyphrases

physical activity
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
cystic fibrosis
lung function
depressive symptoms
air pollution
sleep quality