Table 3.
Physical performance and behavior of the cardiovascular and respiratory variables and sensation of dyspnea and fatigue in asthma and control groups
| Asthma (n = 20) | Control (n = 15) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distance (m) | 369 ± 110 | 494 ± 85* |
| METs | 3.74 ± 0.87 | 4.72 ± 0.60* |
| Initial HR (bpm) | 84.14 ± 9.65 | 85.34 ± 9.64 |
| End HR (bpm) | 115 ± 15.85 | 124.9 ± 21* |
| Initial PAS (mmHg) | 120 (90–140) | 110 (90–140) |
| End PAS (mmHg) | 130 (110–160) | 120 (100–140) |
| Initial PAD (mmHg) | 80 (60–90) | 70 (60–90) |
| End PAD (mmHg) | 80 (60–90) | 72 (60–90) |
| %HR Max | 65.43 ± 8.88 | 69.08 ± 10.44* |
| InitialSpO2 (%) | 98 (93–99) | 98 (96–99) |
| End SpO2 (%) | 97 (84–99) | 97 (89–99) |
| Dyspnea (0–10) | 2 (0–8) | 1 (0–4) |
| Leg Fatigue (0–10) | 2 (0,5-8) | 2 (0–5) |
Data presented as mean ± standard deviation or medians and interquartile intervals. %HR max, percentage of maximum heart rate; Borg, sensation of dyspnea; Borg LE, sensation of tiredness and pain in the lower extremity; DAP, diastolic arterial pressure; HR, heart rate; METs, metabolic equivalent; SAP, systemic arterial pressure; SpO2, peripheral oxygen saturation. * = p < 0.05.