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Mohamed Abdelkader Al Maghraby

Department of Physical Therapy, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Alkhobar, Saudi Arabia

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  • Research Article   
    Effect of Obesity on Exercise Capacity in Asthmatic Patients: A Cross-Sectional Study
    Author(s): Khalid S Alshahrani*, Abdulfattah S Alqahtani, Waleed Alsowayan and Mohamed Abdelkader Al Maghraby

    Objectives: The obesity is a major risk factor for asthma, which is a serious and complex public health problem. The effect of obesity on exercise capacity in patients with asthma is unknown. Therefore, we aim to compare the exercise capacity between obese and non-obese patients who are diagnosed with asthma. Materials & Method: Forty-six male asthmatic patients participated in the study. The study used a crosssectional design; Participants were categorized into two groups, for comparison between 23 obese asthmatics (group A) and 23 non-obese asthmatics (group B). Height, weight, and level of physical activity questionnaire were obtained. Also, maximal oxygen consumption (VO2 max) value and cardiopulmonary responses were measured during incremental cycle exercise test. Results: VO2 max and Metabolic Equivalents (METS) were signifi.. Read More»
    10.54608.annalsmedical.2021.10

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