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Long‐term Effects of Physical Exercise on Working Capacity and Pulmonary Function in Cystic Fibrosis
Author(s) -
ANDRÉASSON BENGT,
JONSON BJÖRN,
KORNFÄLT RAGNHILD,
NORDMARK EVA,
SANDSTRÖM STAFFAN
Publication year - 1987
Publication title -
acta pædiatrica
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.772
H-Index - 115
eISSN - 1651-2227
pISSN - 0803-5253
DOI - 10.1111/j.1651-2227.1987.tb10417.x
Subject(s) - medicine , cystic fibrosis , pulmonary function testing , physical therapy , spirometry , chest physiotherapy , physical exercise , asthma
. Seven patients with cystic fibrosis aged 6 to 20 were enrolled for 30 months in a daily exercise program. After 12 months conventional chest physiotherapy was withdrawn. Patients with low initial Shwachman scores improved as regards maximal working capacity. Spirometric data and volume of trapped gas indicated opening of closed airways. We suggest that physical exercise in general should be the basis of pulmonary therapy in cystic fibrosis. Other forms of physiotherapy are advisable when hard physical exercise is not feasible.