Acute exercise is associated with reduced exhaled nitric oxide in physically inactive adults with asthma.

Background: Although exercise has multiple health benefits, relatively little attention has been paid to its potential therapeutic effects in those with asthma.

Objective: To examine the effects of acute exercise on inflammation in physically inactive and active adults with asthma.

Methods: Fourteen adults with asthma (n = 6 physically inactive, n = 8 physically active) completed (1) 30 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise on a treadmill and (2) 30 minutes of rest in random order, with 4 weeks between sessions.