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Asthma, Exercise, and the Environment

A special issue of International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (ISSN 1660-4601). This special issue belongs to the section "Environmental Health".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (30 April 2021) | Viewed by 10558

Special Issue Editor

Dr. Shilpa Dogra

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Faculty of Health Sciences (Kinesiology), University of Ontario Institute of Technology, Oshawa, ON L1G 0C5, Canada
Interests: asthma; exercise; sedentary behaviour; aging

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

The International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health welcomes submissions for a Special Issue focused on the complex relationship among asthma, exercise, and the environment.

The environment is defined broadly to encompass the natural, built, and policy environment. The natural environment, that is, air pollution and cold weather, may increase the risk of developing asthma, particularly among those who exercise outdoors or among those who participate in cold-weather sports. The built environment, that is, neighborhood walkability and traffic congestion, may increase air pollution exposure or create barriers to physical activity, thus impacting asthma control levels. Finally, the policy environment, that is, policies in the healthcare industry or clinical practice guidelines, may serve to facilitate or create barriers to proper asthma management, particularly as they pertain to healthy behaviors such as physical activity.

This Special Issue encourages original research and review articles that address these issues so we can better understand the impact of the environment on the relationship between asthma and exercise. Papers in the following areas are encouraged:

  • Laboratory studies on the airway response to different environmental exposures;
  • Epidemiological studies on the effect of environmental conditions on the incidence and management of asthma;
  • Studies focused on the public health and policy environment affecting physical activity levels in those with asthma;
  • Novel insights into environmental exposures leading to asthma or exercise-induced bronchoconstriction.

The keywords below point to the topics of interest for this issue.

Dr. Shilpa Dogra
Guest Editor

Manuscript Submission Information

Manuscripts should be submitted online at www.mdpi.com by registering and logging in to this website. Once you are registered, click here to go to the submission form. Manuscripts can be submitted until the deadline. All submissions that pass pre-check are peer-reviewed. Accepted papers will be published continuously in the journal (as soon as accepted) and will be listed together on the special issue website. Research articles, review articles as well as short communications are invited. For planned papers, a title and short abstract (about 100 words) can be sent to the Editorial Office for announcement on this website.

Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health is an international peer-reviewed open access monthly journal published by MDPI.

Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 2500 CHF (Swiss Francs). Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI's English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.

Keywords

  • asthma
  • airway responsiveness
  • exercise-induced bronchoconstriction
  • exercise
  • physical activity
  • sedentary behavior
  • air quality
  • built environment
  • public health and policy environment

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Are Respiratory Responses to Cold Air Exercise Different in Females Compared to Males? Implications for Exercise in Cold Air Environments
by Michael D. Kennedy, Elisabeth Lenz, Martin Niedermeier and Martin Faulhaber
Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2020, 17(18), 6662; https://0-doi-org.brum.beds.ac.uk/10.3390/ijerph17186662 - 13 Sep 2020
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Research has shown that cold air exercise causes significant respiratory dysfunction, especially in female athletes. However, how female and male athletes respond to cold air exercise is not known. Thus, we aimed to compare acute respiratory responses (function, recovery and symptoms) in males [...] Read more.
Research has shown that cold air exercise causes significant respiratory dysfunction, especially in female athletes. However, how female and male athletes respond to cold air exercise is not known. Thus, we aimed to compare acute respiratory responses (function, recovery and symptoms) in males and females after high-intensity cold air exercise. Eighteen (nine female) athletes completed two environmental chamber running trials at 0 °C and −20 °C (humidity 34 ± 5%) on different days in a randomized starting order. Spirometry was performed pre, 3, 6, 10, 15 and 20 min post. Respiratory symptoms were measured posttrial and heart rate and rating of perceived exertion were assessed during each trial. No significant differences in delta change (pre to post) were found at either temperature between sexes for FEV1, FVC, FEF50% and FEF25–75%. At −20 °C, FEV1 decreased similarly in both sexes (males: 7.5%, females: 6.3%) but not at 0 °C, p = 0.003. Postexertion respiratory function recovery and reported symptoms were not different between sexes at either temperature. These results indicate no sex-based differences in acute respiratory responses (function, recovery and symptoms) to cold air exercise. However, intense exercise at −20 °C is challenging to the respiratory system in both sexes and may lead to altered respiratory responses compared to mild winter conditions like 0 °C. Full article
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Sex Differences in Exercise-Induced Bronchoconstriction in Athletes: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
by Daniel Enrique Rodriguez Bauza and Patricia Silveyra
Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2020, 17(19), 7270; https://0-doi-org.brum.beds.ac.uk/10.3390/ijerph17197270 - 05 Oct 2020
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Exercise-induced bronchoconstriction (EIB) is a common complication of athletes and individuals who exercise regularly. It is estimated that about 90% of patients with underlying asthma (a sexually dimorphic disease) experience EIB; however, sex differences in EIB have not been studied extensively. With the [...] Read more.
Exercise-induced bronchoconstriction (EIB) is a common complication of athletes and individuals who exercise regularly. It is estimated that about 90% of patients with underlying asthma (a sexually dimorphic disease) experience EIB; however, sex differences in EIB have not been studied extensively. With the goal of better understanding the prevalence of EIB in males and females, and because atopy has been reported to occur at higher rates in athletes, in this study, we investigated sex differences in EIB and atopy in athletes. A systematic literature review identified 60 studies evaluating EIB and/or atopy in post-pubertal adult athletes (n = 7501). Collectively, these studies reported: (1) a 23% prevalence of EIB in athletes; (2) a higher prevalence of atopy in male vs. female athletes; (3) a higher prevalence of atopy in athletes with EIB; (4) a significantly higher rate of atopic EIB in male vs. female athletes. Our analysis indicates that the physiological changes that occur during exercise may differentially affect male and female athletes, and suggest an interaction between male sex, exercise, and atopic status in the course of EIB. Understanding these sex differences is important to provide personalized management plans to athletes with underlying asthma and/or atopy. Full article
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Recommendations for 24-Hour Movement Behaviours in Adults with Asthma: A Review of Current Guidelines
by Shilpa Dogra, Ilana Patlan, Carley O’Neill and Hayley Lewthwaite
Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2020, 17(5), 1789; https://0-doi-org.brum.beds.ac.uk/10.3390/ijerph17051789 - 10 Mar 2020
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Background: Many countries have clinical practice guidelines (CPG) for asthma that serve as an important resource for healthcare professionals and inform the development of policies and practices relevant to asthma care. The purpose of this scoping review was to search for CPGs [...] Read more.
Background: Many countries have clinical practice guidelines (CPG) for asthma that serve as an important resource for healthcare professionals and inform the development of policies and practices relevant to asthma care. The purpose of this scoping review was to search for CPGs related to asthma to determine what recommendations related to the 24-h movement behaviours are provided. Methods: We searched for the most recent CPGs published by a national authoritative body from 195 countries. Guidelines were reviewed for all movement behaviours; that is, physical activity, sedentary behaviour, and sleep. Results: In total, 82 documents were searched for eligibility and 19 were included in our review. Of these, only 10 CPGs provided information on physical activity; none provided recommendations consistent with the FITT principle, while seven recommended activity levels similar to the general population. None of the guidelines included information on sedentary behaviour. Nine guidelines included information on sleep: recommendations mostly focused on changes to medication to reduce disruptions in sleep. Conclusions: It is recommended that future work be conducted to create comprehensive movement behaviour guidelines accompanied with relevant precautions and strategies to ensure that adults with asthma are able to safely and effectively engage in movement behaviours throughout the day. Full article
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