COVID-19 Pandemic and Reduced Physical Activity: Is There an Impact on Healthy and Asthmatic Children?

• Main Authors: Giuliana Ferrante (Author), Desiree Mollicone (Author), Salvatore Cazzato (Author), Enrico Lombardi (Author), Massimo Pifferi (Author), Attilio Turchetta (Author), Giancarlo Tancredi (Author), Stefania La Grutta (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Frontiers Media S.A., 2021-09-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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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...