Physical Activity and Quality of Life among Patients with Cystic Fibrosis.

Background: Physical activity (PA) improves exercise capacity, slows the decline in lung function, and enhances Quality of Life (QoL) in patients with cystic fibrosis (pwCF).

Objectives: The study aimed to evaluate PA and QoL among children with CF compared to healthy controls; the secondary aim was to assess the correlation between PA, QoL, and lung function (FEV1).

Methods: Forty-five children and adolescents with CF and 45 age-matched controls completed two self-administered validated questionnaires: The Godin Leisure-Time Exercise Questionnaire (GLTEQ) and the DISABKIDS for QoL.

Physical activity and quality of life in children with well-controlled asthma.

Background: Asthma is the most common disease in childhood. Appropriate management and programs encouraging exercise enable children to enjoy a good quality of life (QoL).

Objective: To assess the association between lung function, physical activity (PA), and QoL in children with well-controlled asthma.