Table 2 Anthropometric, fitness, pulmonary function and 6‐min exercise challenge data from the 28 participants*.
| Variable | Controls (n = 14) | Children with asthma (n = 14) |
|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 13.6 (0.79) | 13.6 (0.51) |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 21.1 (0.99) | 21.6 (0.56) |
| VO2 peak (ml/min/kg) | 33.5 (2.25) | 30.7 (2.10) |
| VC pre‐exercise (l) | 3.6 (0.32) | 3.9 (0.30) |
| FEV1 pre‐exercise (l) | 2.9 (0.24) | 3.3 (0.24) |
| PEFR pre‐exercise (l) | 5.1 (0.51) | 5.9 (0.46) |
| MEF 25–75% pre‐exercise (l/s) | 2.9 (0.26) | 3.5 (0.33) |
| Mean HR (6‐min challenge) | 187.9 (2.28) | 180.6 (3.41) |
| Mean WR (6‐min challenge) | 124.5 (11.22) | 132.1 (12.38) |
Data are mean (SEM).
*No significant differences between the two groups.
BMI, body mass index; FEV1, forced expiratory volume in 1 s; HR, heart rate; MEF, maximal expiratory flow; PEFR, peak expiratory flow rate; VC, vital capacity; VO2, oxygen uptake; WR, work rate.