Relação entre BIE, antropometria, qualidade de vida e VO2máx em adolescente / Association between EIB, anthropometry, quality of life and VO2max in adolescents

Este estudo objetivou, por meio de um delineamento transversal, associar broncoespasmo induzido pelo exercício (BIE), perfil antropométrico, qualidade de vida e aptidão cardiorrespiratória de adolescentes. Para tanto, 202 sujeitos com idades entre 13 e 18 anos participaram da pesquisa. Eles foram submetidos a medidas antropométricas, teste de broncoprovocação, teste de aptidão cardiorrespiratória e responderam a um questionário de percepção de qualidade de vida. A análise dos dados ocorreu mediante análise descritiva, comparação entre grupos (Teste-T de Student) e Correlação de Pearson. O nível de significância foi p < 0,05. Os participantes que não apresentaram BIE obtiveram valores significativamente maiores para circunferência da cintura (72,02 ± 7,89 vs. 68,71 ± 6,65; p = 0,002). Observaram-se correlações significativas negativas entre percentual de queda do volume expiratório forçado no primeiro segundo (VEF1) e IMC (r = -0,138), circunferência da cintura (r = -0,225), VO2máx (r = -0,144) e qualidade de vida (r = -0,189).

The aim of the present study was to associate, using a cross-sectional design, exercise-induced bronchospasm (EIB), anthropometric profile, quality of life and cardiorespiratory fitness of adolescents. In order to do so, 202 subjects, aged 13 to 18 years, participated in the study. They underwent anthropometric measurements, a test to induce EIB, a cardiorespiratory test, and answered a questionnaire regarding their perception of quality of life. Data analysis was performed using descriptive statistics, group comparison (Student's T-test) and Pearson's Correlation. The level of significance was p < 0.05. Participants who did not present EIB showed significantly higher waist circumference values (72.02 ± 7.89 vs. 68.71 ± 6.65; p = 0.002). In addition, significant negative correlations were found between the percentage of decrease of the forced expiratory volume in the first second (FEV1), BMI (r = -0.138), waist circumference (r = -0.225), VO2max (r = -0.144) and quality of life (r = -0.189).

Respiratory Function and Symptoms Post Cold Air Exercise in Female High and Low Ventilation Sport Athletes

PURPOSE: Cold weather exercise is common in many regions of the world; however, it is unclear whether respiratory function and symptom worsen progressively with colder air temperatures. Furthermore, it is unclear whether high-ventilation sport background exacerbates dysfunction and symptoms. METHODS: Seventeen active females (measure of the maximum volume of oxygen [VO(2max)]: 49.6±6.6 mL·kg⁻¹·min⁻¹) completed on different days in random order 5 blinded running trials at 0℃, -5℃, -10℃, -15℃, and -20℃ (humidity 40%) in an environmental chamber. Distance, heart rate, and rating of perceived exertion (RPE) were measured within each trial; forced expiratory volume in 1 second (FEV1), forced vital capacity (FVC), forced expiratory flow at 25%-75% (FEF₂₅₋₇₅), and forced expiratory flow at 50% (FEF₅₀) were measured pre- and post-test (3, 6, 10, 15, and 20 minutes). Respiratory symptoms and global effort were measured post-test spirometry. RESULTS: Mean decreases were found in FEV1 (4%-5% at 0℃, -5℃, -10℃, and -15℃; 7% at -20℃). FEF₂₅₋₇₅ and FEF₅₀ decreased 7% and 11% at -15℃ and -20℃, respectively. Post-exertion spirometry results were decreased most at 3 to 6 minutes, recovering back to baseline at 20 minutes. Respiratory symptoms and global effort significantly increased at -15℃ and -20℃ with decreased heart rate. High-ventilation sports decreased function more than low-ventilation participants but had fewer symptoms. CONCLUSIONS: These results indicate that intense exercise at cold air temperatures up to -20℃ is achievable; however, greater effort along with transient acute bronchoconstriction and symptoms of cough after exercising in temperatures colder than -15℃ are likely. It is recommended that individuals cover their mouth and reduce exercise intensity to ameliorate the effects of cold weather exercise.

Evaluation of frequency of positive exercise-induced bronchospasm between swimmers and sedentary individuals / Avaliação da frequência do broncoespasmo induzido por exercício (BIE) positiva entre nadadores e sedentários

Abstract Introduction: Despite the prevalence of prescribed asthma, there is uncertainty about the incidence of exercise-induced bronchospasm (EIB). Objective: Compare the frequency of EIB between swimmers and sedentary individuals, and observe heart rate variability during bronchial activity. Methods: In total, 18 swimmers (group 1) and 18 sedentary individuals (group 2) were included. The participants rested for 30 minutes for evaluation of HRV. Blood pressure (PA), respiratory rate (RR), and pulse oxygen saturation (SpO2) were measured. The volunteers remained seated for the spirometry test (maneuver of forced vital capacity - FVC). This was repeated 5, 10, 15, 20, and 30 minutes after the exercise test. The statistical analysis used the Student t, Mann Whitney, and Shapiro-Wilks tests. The significance level was p <0.05. Results: The spirometry findings showed 3 sedentary individuals and 10 swimmers with obstructive ventilatory disorder (OVD). Only 2 of the sedentary and none of the swimmer group demonstrated positive bronchial provocation. A key criterion for diagnosing OVD, the relationship between forced expiratory volume in one second and FVC (FEV1/FVC), was statistically lower in the swimmer group. The measures of the root mean square of the successive differences between adjacent normal RR intervals, in a time interval (RMSSD), and the standard deviation of all normal RR intervals recorded in a time interval (SDNN) were significantly higher among the athletes. Conclusion: The bronchial provocation test identified a higher prevalence of bronchospasm among sedentary individuals. However, there was a reduction in the FEV1/FVC ratio and higher HRV in the group of swimmers.

Resumo Introdução: Apesar da prevalência da asma definida, há imprecisão sobre incidência de broncoespasmo induzido por exercício (BIE). Objetivo: Comparar a freqüência de BIE entre nadadores e sedentários, e observar a variabilidade da freqüência cardíaca durante a atividade de broncoprovocação. Métodos: Incluídos 18 nadadores (grupo 1) e 18 sedentários (grupo 2). Permaneceram por 30 minutos de repouso para a avaliação da VFC. Foi aferida a pressão arterial (PA), frequência respiratória (f) e a saturação de pulso de oxigênio (SpO2). Permaneceram sentados, para o teste de espirometria (manobra da capacidade vital forçada - CVF). Essa foi repetida em 5, 10, 15, 20 e 30 minutos após o teste de esforço. A análise estatística usou os testes t de Student, Mann Whitney de Shapiro-Wilk, com nível de significância p<0,05. Resultados: A espirometria evidenciou 3 sedentários e 10 nadadores com distúrbio ventilatório obstrutivo (DVO). Apenas 2 do grupo sedentário apresentaram broncoprovocação positiva e nenhum do grupo de nadadores. Um critério fundamental para diagnosticar DVO, a relação entre o volume expiratório no primeiro segundo e a CVF (VEF1/CVF) foi estatisticamente menor no grupo de nadadores. As médias da raiz quadrada da média do quadrado das diferenças entre intervalos RR normais adjacentes, em um intervalo de tempo (RMSSD) e no desvio padrão de todos os intervalos RR normais gravados em um intervalo de tempo (SDNN), foram estatisticamente maiores entre os atletas. Conclusão: O teste de broncoprovocação identificou maior prevalência de broncoespasmo entre os sedentários. Entretanto, houve redução na relação VEF1/CVF e maior VFC no grupo de nadadores.

Is Performance of a Modified Eucapnic Voluntary Hyperpnea Test in High Ventilation Athletes Reproducible?

PURPOSE: Exercise-induced bronchoconstriction (EIB) is common in “high ventilation” athletes, and the Eucapnic Voluntary Hyperpnea (EVH) airway provocation test is the standard EIB screen. Although the EVH test is widely used, the in-test performance in high ventilation athletes as well as the reproducibility of that performance has not been determined. Reproducibility of pre- and post-test spirometry and self-reported atopy/cough was also examined. METHODS: High ventilation athletes (competitive swimmers; n=11, 5 males) completed an atopy/cough questionnaire and EVH testing (operator controlled FiCO₂) on 2 consecutive days. RESULTS: Swimmers achieved 85%±9% and 87%±9% of target FEV1 volume on days 1 and 2, respectively, (P=0.45; ICC 0.57 [0.00-0.86]) resulting in a total ventilation of 687 vs 684 L [P=0.89, ICC 0.89 (0.65-0.97]) equating to 83%±8% and 84%±9% of predicted total volume (ICC 0.54 [0.00-0.85]) between days 1 and 2. FiCO₂ required to maintain eucapnic conditions was 2.5%. Pre-test FEV1 was less on day 2 (P=0.04; ICC >0.90). Day 1 to 2 post-test FEV1 was not different, and 4 swimmers were EIB positive (>10% fall in pre-post FEV1) on day 1 (3 on day 2). CONCLUSIONS: EVH in-test performance is reproducible however required less FiCO₂ than standard protocol and the swimmers under-ventilated by 125 and 139 L/min for days 1 and 2, respectively. How this affects EIB diagnosis remains to be determined; however, our results indicate a post-test FEV1 fall of ≥20% may be recommended as the most consistent diagnostic criterion.

Influence of polymorphisms of the beta-2 adrenergic receptor on the presence of exercise-induced bronchospasm in adolescents / Influência dos polimorfismos no receptor beta 2 adrenérgico na presença de broncoespasmo induzido pelo exercício em adolescentes

To determine the influence of polymorphisms of the beta-2 adrenergic receptor (ADRB2) in triggering exercise-induced bronchospasm (EIB) in adolescents. Methods: The subjects were divided into two groups: present EIB (EIB+) (n=45) and absent EIB (EIB−) (n=115). The bronchial provocation test with exercise was performed with a protocol that consisted of walking/running for at least eight minutes at high intensity, i.e., >85% of maximum heart rate, considering EIB+ as a 10% decrease in forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV1). The genotyping of the ADRB2 gene was performed by the Taqman method, using the Step One Plus system. Independent t-test, Mann–Whitney and Chi-square tests, as well as Spearman's correlation coefficient were used for the statistical analysis. Results: Age, body weight, height, FEV1, FVC and FEV1/FVC ratio were lower in the EIB+ group when compared to EIB− (p<0.05). There were no significant differences in the proportion of the allele at position 27 and Arg16Gly and Gln27Glu genotypes between the EIB+ and EIB− groups (p=0.26; p=0.97 and p=0.43, respectively). However, there was a trend toward statistical significance regarding the greater proportion of the Gly16 allele for the EIB+ when compared to the EIB− group (p=0.08). Conclusions: The presence of polymorphisms associated with the Glu27 allele and Arg16Gly and Gln27Glu genotypes had no influence on EIB. However, the statistical trend toward greater frequency of the Gly16 allele in individuals with EIB+ can be considered evidence of the influence of polymorphisms of the ADBR2 gene on EIB in adolescents.

Determinar a influência dos polimorfismos dos receptores adrenérgicos beta 2 (ADRB2) no desencadeamento de broncoespasmo induzido pelo exercício (BIE) em adolescentes. Métodos: Os sujeitos foram divididos em dois grupos: BIE presente (BIE+) (n=45) e BIE ausente (BIE−) (n=115). O teste de broncoprovocação com exercício foi feito com protocolo que consistiu em caminhar/correr durante no mínimo oito minutos em intensidade superior a 85% da frequência cardíaca máxima, considerando como BIE presente uma queda de 10% do volume expiratório forçado no primeiro segundo (VEF1). A genotipagem do gene ADRB2 foi feita pelo método Taqman por meio do aparelho Step One Plus. Para análise estatística usaram-se os testes t independente, U de Mann-Whitney, qui-quadrado e coeficiente de correlação de Spearman. Resultados: Idade, massa corporal, estatura, VEF1, CVF e relação VEF1/CVF foram menores no grupo BIE+ em comparação com o BIE− (p<0,05). Não houve diferenças significativas na proporção do alelo na posição 27 e dos genótipos Arg16Gly e Gln27Glu entre os grupos BIE+ e BIE− (p=0,26; p=0,97 e p=0,43, respectivamente). Entretanto, verificou-se uma tendência à significância estatística na maior proporção do alelo Gly16 para o grupo BIE+ comparado com o BIE− (p=0,08). Conclusões: A presença de polimorfismos associados ao alelo Glu27 e os genótipos Arg16Gly e Gln27Glu não influenciam no BIE. Porém, a tendência estatística observada para uma maior frequência do alelo Gly16 nos indivíduos com a presença de BIE pode ser considerado indício da influência de polimorfismos no gene ADBR2 no BIE em adolescentes.

Broncoespasmo induzido por exercício, atividade física e suas limitações em crianças e adolescentes: [revisão] / Exercise-induced bronchospasm, physical activity and its limitations in children and adolescents: [review]

O relato de sintomas respiratórios (chiado no peito, tosse ou dispneia)associados ao exercício físico percebidos pelas crianças ou seus pais,apesar de baixa sensibilidade e especificidade, tem sido frequentementeutilizado para o diagnóstico de broncoespasmo induzido por exercício(BIE) em detrimento da realização do teste formal de broncoprovocaçãocom exercício, o que pode resultar em número excessivo de pacientescom este diagnóstico. Paralelamente a isso, a preocupação com o poucotempo dedicado à realização de atividades físicas (AF) por criançase adolescentes asmáticos tem aumentado e o BIE tem sido apontadocomo um dos fatores limitantes para a prática de AF nesta população. Ospossíveis prejuízos advindos da redução das AF nessa faixa etária alertapara a necessidade de um cuidadoso diagnóstico do BIE e da corretaidentificação daqueles que realmente sofrem limitações pela doença,permitindo a instituição de medidas de controle e a prática segura de AF.Este artigo apresenta uma revisão narrativa da literatura sobre o BIE,fatores limitantes das atividades físicas em crianças e adolescentes asmáticos,o papel da história clínica no diagnóstico do BIE e a importânciade um diagnóstico confiável.

Respiratory symptoms complaints (wheezing, cough, dyspnea)associated with exercise, despite low sensitivity and specificity, hasoften been used as a reliable proxy for the diagnosis of exercise-inducedbronchospasm (EIB) instead of formal exercise bronchial provocationtest, which can result in over diagnosis. Parallel to this, concerns abouta reduction in time devoted to physical activities (PA) by asthmaticchildren and adolescents are increasing and the diagnosis of EIB has beensuggested as one of the limiting factors associated with lower PA levelsin this population. The possible physical, developmental e psychologicalconsequences of PA reduction in this age group warns about the needfor an accurate EIB diagnosis, allowing the institution of effective controlmeasures and encouragement of a safe PA practice. In this narrativeliterature review the authors discuss EIB, factors associated with PAlimitation in asthmatic children and adolescents, the role of dyspneacomplaints in relation to EIB diagnosis and the importance of a reliablediagnosis.

The Effect of Atopy and Airway Eosinophilic Inflammation on Exercise-Induced Bronchospasm in Asthmatics / 소아알레르기및호흡기학회지

PURPOSE: Exercise-induced bronchospasm (EIB) is widely prevalent in asthmatic patients. Recently, eosinophilic airway inflammation and atopy (defined as skin sensitivity to common aeroallergens) are considered to be a important factors in the pathogenesis of asthma. Thus we studied to find out the effect of atopy and airway eosinophilic inflammation on exercise- induced bronchospasm. METHODS: We followed up the cases of 132 mild asthmatics for 2 years. On their first visit, skin prick tests, with 29 common allergens including dust mites antigen, and sputum induction were performed. And 3 days later, methacholine challenge was done. 24 hours after methacholine challenge, treadmill test was performed and the positive EIB was defined as a 15% reduction or more in FEV1 from baseline after exercise. RESULTS: EIB was observed in 54 (40.9%) of 132 asthmatic subjects. There was no significant difference in atopy between EIB positive and EIB negative asthmatics. Eosinophil and eosinophil cationic protein in induced sputum were significantly higher in EIB positive asthmatics. We also found the significant correlation between bronchial responsiveness (BR) index and maximal % fall in FEV1. CONCLUSION: The severity of bronchospasm evoked by exercise was more closely related to eosinophilic airway inflammation and airway hyperresponsiveness to methacholine than atopy.