The value of exercise therapy to asthmatic patients as an adjunct treatment

Bernelee, Denize Doherty and Yvonne, Paul and Terry, Jeremy Ellapen and Marco, Barnard (2020) The value of exercise therapy to asthmatic patients as an adjunct treatment. International Journal of Medicine and Medical Sciences, 12 (1). pp. 18-22. ISSN 2006-9723

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Abstract

Asthma is a chronic respiratory disease that adversely influences the quality of life of many South Africans. The medical management of asthma includes identification, education, medical and pharmaceutical treatment. Literature has inequitably demonstrated that habitual structured exercise therapy can be a beneficial adjunct to general medical and pharmaceutical management strategies. This clinical commentary aims to increase awareness regarding the salutogenic effect of structured exercise on asthma. There is need for asthmatic management strategies that are not influenced by financial cost, and which, consequently, have the ability to reach more patients. This study recommends the adoption of regular structured exercise rehabilitation as an adjunct to popular asthmatic treatment protocols.

Item Type: Article
Subjects: Eurolib Press > Medical Science
Depositing User: Managing Editor
Date Deposited: 16 Feb 2023 07:27
Last Modified: 06 May 2024 06:10
URI: http://info.submit4journal.com/id/eprint/547

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