Author/Authors :
Bemanian, Mohammad Hassan Department of Pediatrics - Shahid Sadoughi Hospital - School of medicine - Shahid SadoughiUniversity of Medical Science, Yazd , Shirkhoda, Shima School of Medicine - Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Science, Yazd , Nakhjavani, Mina School of Medicine - Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Science, Yazd , Mozafari, Habibeh Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran
Abstract :
This study was conducted to evaluate the role of
swimming on mechanic of lung in healthy individual and
patients with asthma. A total 76 girls who took part in the
course of regular swimming session three day per week for
eight weeks enrolled in this study. All of them completed
ISAAC written questionnaire and individual who was
suspected of asthma or other atopic diseases was referred to
allergist for more evaluation. Peak expiratory flow rate was
recorded for participants at beginning, one hour after
swimming and two months later. According to ISAAC
questionnaire 35.4% had asthma or other atopic diseases.
Increase in PEFR more than 20% of personal best was seen
in 21.9% after one hour swimming and in 27.6% after two
months. Increase in PEFR was significant in healthy
individual and asthmatic patients and obese but was not
significant in patients with allergic rhinitis or eczema. This
study suggests swimming in indoor pool is useful for patients
with asthma in spite of potential toxic role of chlorine in
exacerbation of asthma symptoms and lung mechanics.
