Exercise Recommendations and Practical Considerations for Asthma Management—An EAACI Position Paper

EAACI · 2025 · Europe

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Authors
Oliver J Price, Nikolaos G Papadopoulos, Darío Antolín Amérigo et al.
Title
Exercise Recommendations and Practical Considerations for Asthma Management—An EAACI Position Paper
Journal
Allergy, 2025
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CC BY 4.0
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Verbatim excerpts; formatting adapted

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Abstract

Exercise is an important treatment for people with asthma and should be considered alongside pharmacological therapy when developing personalised asthma management plans. Despite this, there remains limited guidance concerning the practicalities of asthma‐specific exercise prescription. This European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology task force was therefore established to achieve three fundamental aims: first, to provide an up‐to‐date perspective concerning the role of exercise for asthma management (i.e., describe the disease modifying potential of exercise and associated impact on asthma‐related extrapulmonary comorbidities); second, to develop pragmatic recommendations to facilitate safe and effective exercise prescription; and third, to identify key unmet needs and provide focused direction for future research. The position paper is structured as a practically focused document, with recommendations formulated according to best available scientific evidence and expert opinion, with an emphasis on providing healthcare providers with pragmatic advice that can be implemented during routine asthma review.

Contents of the original publication

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  • Introduction
  • Methodology
  • Exercise for Asthma Management—What Do We Know?
  • Immunomodulatory and Anti‐Inflammatory Effects of Exercise
  • Continuous Moderate‐To‐Vigorous‐Intensity Aerobic Exercise
  • High‐Intensity and Repeated Sprint Interval Training
  • Impact of Exercise on Asthma‐Related Extrapulmonary Comorbidities
  • Practical Approach to Exercise Prescription
  • Initial Asthma Review and Follow‐Up Consultation
  • Assessing Exercise Tolerance and Functional Capacity
  • Implementing Established Exercise Training Principles
  • Environmental Factors and Considerations
  • Technology in Exercise Monitoring and Promotion
  • Exercise for Asthma Management—What Do We Need to Know?
  • Endotype‐Driven Approach to Exercise Prescription
  • Exercise Dose–Response Relationship
  • Factors Contributing to Exercise Avoidance and Adherence
  • Summary and Future Research Plans

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