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University of São Paulo asthma management study

Overview

Researchers at the University of São Paulo have conducted a study published in the journal ‘Pulmonology’ regarding non-pharmacological methods for managing moderate to severe asthma. The research focused on sedentary patients with uncontrolled asthma, comparing structured aerobic training to increased daily step counts.

The study found that reaching approximately 7,500 steps a day can lead to better clinical control and may be as effective as supervised treadmill exercise. Both methods resulted in improved respiratory symptoms, enhanced quality of life, and reduced symptoms of anxiety and depression. These benefits were observed to persist during a four-month follow-up period. Lead researcher David Halpern Araújo Pinheiro noted that increasing daily steps is easier to implement as it does not require specialized equipment or supervision, though he emphasized that physical activity is meant to complement rather than replace medical treatments.

Entities

University of São Paulo · Pulmonology · David Halpern Araújo Pinheiro · David Halen Araújo Pinheiro

Timeline

  1. 7 days ago

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    A University of São Paulo study shows that increasing daily steps is as effective as structured aerobic exercise for managing moderate to severe asthma and improving quality of life.

  2. 10 days ago

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Sources

gilkhabar.ir · imfarmacias.es · immedicohospitalario.es · negarmag.com · news-medical.net