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An Examination Of The Relationship Between Lung Function And Aerobic Capacity In People With Asthma., Pat Flanagan
An Examination Of The Relationship Between Lung Function And Aerobic Capacity In People With Asthma., Pat Flanagan
Theses
The prevalence of asthma is rapidly increasing throughout the world. Many developed countries have reported a greater incidence and severity of asthma in both adults and children (Woolcock and Peat, 1997). Up to 90% of those diagnosed with asthma will experience some asthma symptoms during or after exercise. This condition is known as Exercise-Induced Asthma (EIA). The severity of the bout of EIA depends mainly on the type, intensity and duration of the exercise session. Environmental conditions, medication and possibly the level of fitness of the individual may also influence EIA (Storms and Joyner, 1999; Guill, 1996; Weiler, 1996).
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