| Author: | Tse, Yuk-han |
| Title: | The cardiopulmonary fitness of asthmatic children and its relationship with airway reactivity |
| Degree: | M.Sc. |
| Year: | 2003 |
| Subject: | Hong Kong Polytechnic University -- Dissertations Asthma in children Exercise tests Pulmonary function tests Heart function tests |
| Department: | Multi-disciplinary Studies Department of Rehabilitation Sciences |
| Pages: | vii, 68 leaves : col. ill. ; 30 cm |
| Language: | English |
| Abstract: | Twenty-two children with diagnosis of asthma were invited to participate in a study for investigation of the cardiopulmonary fitness of asthmatic children with and without exercise-induced asthma (EIA). All subjects were required to perform two exercise tests: a submaximal exercise challenge test and a cardiopulmonary endurance test. Spirometry respiratory function was measured before and at 3rd 6th 10th and 15th minute after the submaximal exercise challenge test. Children who demonstrated a drop in forced expiratory volume in the first second (FEV1) equal to or more than 10% after the exercise test were classified as EIA while those did not was non-EIA. All subjects were then required to carry out the cardiopulmonary endurance test. Electrocardiogram (ECG), oxygen saturation and blood-pressures were monitored during the endurance test. All subjects were encouraged to perform the test until the point of exhaustion. Eleven children showed a drop in FEV1 equal to or more the 10% after the submaximal exercise challenge test, while eleven subjects did not. Results showed no significant difference in the peak oxygen uptake (VO2peak) in the group with and without EIA. Moreover, there was no significant correlation between VO2peak and the drop in FEV1 This study demonstrated that nearly 70% of the asthmatic children in this study had VO2peak below 90% of the predicted values. Results of this study provide evidence that the physical fitness of asthmatic children in Hong Kong may be below that of children without asthma. Physiotherapists should explore the area in the education of asthmatic children and their parents in the benefits of exercise, the proper way to perform exercises and means to minimize the symptom provocation during daily physical activities. |
| Rights: | All rights reserved |
| Access: | restricted access |
Files in This Item:
| File | Description | Size | Format | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| b17147359.pdf | For All Users (off-campus access for PolyU Staff & Students only) | 3.56 MB | Adobe PDF | View/Open |
Copyright Undertaking
As a bona fide Library user, I declare that:
- I will abide by the rules and legal ordinances governing copyright regarding the use of the Database.
- I will use the Database for the purpose of my research or private study only and not for circulation or further reproduction or any other purpose.
- I agree to indemnify and hold the University harmless from and against any loss, damage, cost, liability or expenses arising from copyright infringement or unauthorized usage.
By downloading any item(s) listed above, you acknowledge that you have read and understood the copyright undertaking as stated above, and agree to be bound by all of its terms.
Please use this identifier to cite or link to this item:
https://theses.lib.polyu.edu.hk/handle/200/4615