Research progress on exercise interventions in overweight or obese children with asthma

doi:10.3761/j.issn.0254-1769.2026.11.020

Abstract

Abstract:

The global prevalence of childhood obesity and asthma continues to rise. A complex bidirectional relationship exists between these 2 conditions，forming a vicious cycle that complicates disease management and increases health risks. Exercise serves as a cornerstone non-pharmacological strategy in the integrated care of overweight or obesity children with asthma. It simultaneously targets both conditions by improving pulmonary function，modulating inflammatory and immune responses，and optimizing body composition. This article reviews the relevant research on exercise interventions for overweight or obese children with asthma，including the disease characteristics of the children，the content of the exercise intervention programs，evaluation tools and effects，and puts forward relevant suggestions. The aim is to provide references for developing safe，effective，and individualized exercise interventions for this clinical population.

Key words: Overweight, Obesity, Asthma, Exercise, Review, Pediatric Nursing

摘要：

儿童肥胖与哮喘患病率在全球范围内均呈上升趋势，两者存在复杂的双向关联，形成恶性循环，增加疾病管理难度及健康风险。运动干预是超重或肥胖合并哮喘患儿综合管理的关键非药物策略，可通过改善肺功能、调节炎症免疫、优化体成分等途径协同控制哮喘与肥胖。该文对超重或肥胖合并哮喘患儿运动干预的相关研究进行综述，包括患儿的疾病特点，运动干预的方案内容、评价工具及效果，并提出相关建议，旨在为该群体制订安全、有效的个体化运动干预方案提供依据。

关键词: 超重, 肥胖, 哮喘, 运动, 综述, 儿科护理学

SUN Ye, LIN Nan, YE Yingying, LIU Peixin, XU Hongzhen. Research progress on exercise interventions in overweight or obese children with asthma[J]. Chinese Journal of Nursing, 2026, 61(11): 1579-1584.

孙叶, 林楠, 叶颍颍, 刘佩欣, 徐红贞. 超重或肥胖合并哮喘患儿运动干预的研究进展[J]. 中华护理杂志, 2026, 61(11): 1579-1584.

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