The importance of exercising physical activity in improving respiratory indicators in children with asthma

Abstract

This study aimed to identify the contribution of physical activity to improving respiratory indicators (Forced Vital Capacity FVC, Forced Expiratory Volume in the First Second FEV1, and Peak Expiratory Flow PEF), enhancing respiratory system efficiency, and reducing the severity of asthma. This study also represents an attempt to support the right of children with asthma to engage in physical activity, especially as many parents prevent their children from participating in sports activities due to concerns about their health, which may negatively affect their physical, motor, and psychological development compared with their healthy peers. The findings showed a positive effect of physical activity in improving respiratory efficiency, strengthening respiratory muscles, reducing the severity of asthma attacks, and enhancing cardiorespiratory fitness in affected children. The study concluded that adapted physical activity is an effective supportive means for treatment and prevention, contributing to improved health status and quality of life for this population.