BACKGROUND: Aerobic fitness, as measured by peak oxygen uptake (V̇ O 2 peak),
correlates with survival in children and adults with cystic fibrosis (CF). We sought to evaluate the …

The measurement of exercise capacity in persons with cystic fibrosis by Cardiopulmonary
Exercise Testing (CPET) offers a functional assessment of lung performance and efficiency in …

Purpose Asthma is associated with abnormal autonomic function, and heart rate variability
is considered a simple, accurate, and noninvasive tool for monitoring the autonomic system. …

Background Asthmatic patients may benefit from exercise training, although the effects of a
combined aerobic and resistance training program are still poorly investigated in children …

Objective To evaluate the association of 6-minute walk test (6MWT) and other variables (anthropometry,
chronic Pseudomonas aeroginosa colonization, pulmonary function, and …

BACKGROUND: Pulmonary changes that occur in cystic fibrosis may influence inspiratory
muscle strength and endurance. We evaluated inspiratory muscle strength and endurance in …

Background Several tests may be used to assess exercise intolerance in cystic fibrosis (CF),
including the gold standard cardiopulmonary exercise test (CPET) and the Modified Shuttle …

Background Respiratory therapy is a part of the treatment of patients with cystic fibrosis (CF).
However, there is no information about the main factors influencing the recommendation of …

Background Interactive video games are recently being used as an exercise tool in cystic
fibrosis (CF). This study aimed to assess the literature describing whether video games …

Objective: To compare inspiratory muscle function (strength and endurance) between asthmatics
and healthy controls, and the influence of age, nutritional status and physical activity on …