The evolution of exercise capacity and its limiting factors in cystic fibrosis

Athari Almajed; Larry C Lands

doi:10.1016/j.prrv.2012.01.001

The evolution of exercise capacity and its limiting factors in cystic fibrosis

Paediatr Respir Rev. 2012 Dec;13(4):195-9. doi: 10.1016/j.prrv.2012.01.001. Epub 2012 Feb 10.

Authors

Athari Almajed¹, Larry C Lands

Affiliation

¹ Division of Pediatric Respiratory Medicine, Department of Pdiatrics, Montreal Children's Hospital-McGill University Health Centre, 2300 Tupper Street, Room D380, Montreal, Québec, Canada, H3H 1P3.

PMID: 23069115
DOI: 10.1016/j.prrv.2012.01.001

Abstract

The ability to perform exercise is an important determinant of both longevity and quality of life for patients with Cystic Fibrosis. There are a variety of physical and behavioural factors that contribute to exercise limitation. These, such as lung function or habitual physical activity, change over time. However, these factors can also be modified by treatments and interventions. This review discusses the various factors that contribute to exercise limitation in Cystic Fibrosis, and how these change with age.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Age Factors
Cystic Fibrosis / complications*
Cystic Fibrosis / physiopathology*
Exercise Tolerance / physiology*
Humans