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COVID-19 Pandemic and Reduced Physical Activity: Is There an Impact on Healthy and Asthmatic Children?
- Source :
- Frontiers in Pediatrics 9 (2021). doi:10.3389/fped.2021.695703, info:cnr-pdr/source/autori:Ferrante G; Mollicone D; Cazzato S; Lombardi E; Pifferi M; Turchetta A; Tancredi G; La Grutta S;/titolo:COVID-19 Pandemic and Reduced Physical Activity: Is There an Impact on Healthy and Asthmatic Children?/doi:10.3389%2Ffped.2021.695703/rivista:Frontiers in Pediatrics/anno:2021/pagina_da:/pagina_a:/intervallo_pagine:/volume:9, Frontiers in Pediatrics, Vol 9 (2021), Frontiers in Pediatrics
- Publication Year :
- 2021
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Abstract
- Physical activity (PA) has been seen to improve asthma symptoms, lung function, and quality of life, as well as to reduce airway inflammation and bronchial responsiveness. As a consequence of the COVID-19 pandemic, the minimal amount of PA recommended by the World Health Organization—i.e., about 60 min/day of moderate-to-high intensity—is difficult to achieve for many children, particularly those living in urban areas. Short-term changes in PA because of the COVID-19 pandemic may become habitual, increasing the risk of adverse asthma outcomes in children. Indeed, prolonged home confinement during the COVID-19 pandemic reduces PA levels and increases sedentary behaviors, possibly impairing immune system function and increasing susceptibility to inflammatory diseases. However, there is limited evidence regarding the effects of lockdown due to COVID-19 on PA and sedentary behaviors in asthmatic children. Given that children stay longer indoors, indoor air pollution represents a major issue to consider during home confinement. This narrative review aims to summarize the available evidence about the impact of decreased PA and increased sedentary behaviors on children with asthma during the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition, strategies for supporting PA in children with asthma during the COVID-19 pandemic are suggested, also looking at the issue of indoor air quality.
- Subjects :
- Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)
business.industry
Mini Review
Physical activity
COVID-19
physical activity
asthma
medicine.disease
Pediatrics
RJ1-570
Asthmatic children
Indoor air quality
Quality of life (healthcare)
children
Environmental health
sedentary behavior
Pediatrics, Perinatology and Child Health
Pandemic
medicine
Narrative review
business
Asthma
Subjects
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- Language :
- English
- Database :
- OpenAIRE
- Journal :
- Frontiers in Pediatrics 9 (2021). doi:10.3389/fped.2021.695703, info:cnr-pdr/source/autori:Ferrante G; Mollicone D; Cazzato S; Lombardi E; Pifferi M; Turchetta A; Tancredi G; La Grutta S;/titolo:COVID-19 Pandemic and Reduced Physical Activity: Is There an Impact on Healthy and Asthmatic Children?/doi:10.3389%2Ffped.2021.695703/rivista:Frontiers in Pediatrics/anno:2021/pagina_da:/pagina_a:/intervallo_pagine:/volume:9, Frontiers in Pediatrics, Vol 9 (2021), Frontiers in Pediatrics
- Accession number :
- edsair.doi.dedup.....00fe955b6b5650625c40bdf7834c5300
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fped.2021.695703