Exercise Training in Asthma Children

Effects of Exercise Training on Markers of Lung Inflammation and Clinical Crontrol in Asthma Children

The purpose of this study is to assess the effects of a physical training program with active video game in inflammatory markers, quality of life variables , clinical control and physical and functional respiratory assessment of asthmatic children from 5 to 11 years.

The aim of the present study will be to determine whether an aerobic exercise using an active video game system improves asthma control, lung inflammation and functional capacity in children with moderate or severe asthma.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Ages 5 to 11 years;
• Having a diagnosis of asthma, according to the criteria of the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, and
• Not be included in any program of regular physical activity.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Having received aminophylline and theophylline or oral corticosteroids in the last 30 days;
• Respiratory infection have shown over the past two months;
• Have done with inhaled bronchodilator in less than 12 hours before the assessment;
• Inability to perform any of the tests;
• Have heart disease of inflammatory origin, congenital or ischemic;
• Being in the presence of any infectious process with fever and
• Do not agree to the terms of consent