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The aim of this study was to assess effects of non-thermal microwave electromagnetic radiation (NMER) on asthma control and quality of life of patients with bronchial asthma (BA). Methods. Sixty outpatients with moderate BA aged 18 to 60 years were treated with NMER using the "Aster" device, 4 courses for 10 days of each Results. Clinical and spirometry parameters, asthma control and quality of life were significantly improved in comparison with BA patients receiving the standard therapy only. Conclusion. Thus, NMER in BA outpatients allowed increasing efficacy of therapy and prevention.

В последнее время все чаще изучается влияние неправильного питания на возникновение и прогрессирование бронхиальной астмы (БА) и ожирения. Ожирение представляет собой пандемию XXI века. В настоящий момент имеются данные о влиянии ожирения на риск развития БА. Повышенное потребление насыщенных жиров приводит к увеличению содержания циркулирующих свободных жирных кислот в организме. Это индуцирует провоспалительные процессы в том числе в дыхательных путях, что приводит к ухудшению функционирования легких, утяжелению протекания БА, учащению обострений данного заболевания, увеличению числа госпитализаций по поводу тяжести течения астмы. Кроме того, учеными выявлено, что диета с низким содержанием пищевых волокон также способствует развитию системного воспаления, тем самым ухудшая течение БА. Имеются данные о влиянии дефицита витамина D на развитие, прогрессирование и ухудшение контроля хронических и аутоиммунных заболеваний, к которым также относится БА, на ухудшение состояния липидного обмена исследуемых. Повышение уровня витамина D в организме пациентов приводит к улучшению отдельных характеристик течения и проявления данных заболеваний. Использование средиземноморской диеты уменьшает вероятность возникновения и прогрессирования БА, бронхиальной обструкции, аллергических реакций. Достаточное употребление витаминов А, С, Е приводит к снижению воспалительных реакций в бронхиальном дереве, улучшению показателей функции легких, уменьшению обострений БА и частоты госпитализаций, связанных с ухудшением контроля заболевания. Таким образом, актуально и целесообразно проводить научную и клиническую работу по определению и более глубокому изучению влияния питания на развитие и течение БА и ожирения, выявлению взаимосвязи между данными заболеваниями. Recently, the influence of malnutrition on the occurrence and progression of bronchial asthma and obesityhas been increasingly studied. Obesity is a 21st century pandemic. Now, there is evidence of the effect of obesity on the risk of developing bronchial asthma. An increased intake of saturated fat leads to an increase in circulating free fatty acids in the body. This induces pro-inflammatory processes, including in the respiratory tract, which leads to a deterioration in the functioning of the lungs, an aggravation of the course of bronchial asthma, an increase in exacerbations of this disease, an increase in the number of hospitalizations due to the severity of the course of asthma. In addition, scientists have found that a diet low in dietary fiber also contributes to the development of systemic inflammation, thereby worsening the course of bronchial asthma. There is evidence of the effect of vitamin D deficiency on the development, progression and deterioration of control of chronic and autoimmune diseases, which also include bronchial asthma, on the deterioration of the state of lipid metabolism in the subjects. An increase in the level of vitamin D in the body of patients leads to an improvement in certain characteristics of the course and manifestation of these diseases. The use of a Mediterranean diet reduces the likelihood and progression of bronchial asthma, bronchial obstruction, and allergic reactions. Adequate intake of vitamins A, C, E leads to a decrease in inflammatory reactions in the bronchial tree, an improvement in lung function indicators, a decrease in exacerbations of bronchial asthma and the frequency of hospitalizations associated with a deterioration in the control of this pathology. Thus, it is relevant and expedient to carry out scientific and clinical work to determine and in-depth study of the influence of nutrition on the development and course of obesity and bronchial asthma, and to identify the relationship between these diseases.

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Background. Physical activity is associated with better asthma control and life quality in asthma. Osteoarthritis is one of the less studied comorbidities in asthmatic patients. Methods. The study included 38 patients diagnosed with asthma, 65 patients with asthma and osteoarthritis, and 40 volunteers who did not suffer from asthma and osteoarthritis. During the study, 3 groups were formed: Group 1 consisted of patients with asthma; Group 2 included patients with both asthma and osteoarthritis, Control group consisted of volunteers. Spirometry, Asthma Quality of Life Questionnaire (AQLQ), Asthma Control Test (АСТ) were used in asthmatic patients. International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) in its short from was filled by all the participants. Results. Both Group 1 and Group 2 did not engage in vigorous physical activity. Median of MET-min/week total (1825) was significantly less in Group 2 compared with Control and Group 1 (p=0.0000 and p=0.0169, respectively). MET-min/week total had positive correlations with ACT (r=0.50, p<0.05), AQLQ(S) total (r=0.58, p<0.05), AQLQ(S) activity domain (r=0.28, p<0.05), AQLQ(S) emotions domain (r=0.24, p<0.05), AQLQ (S) symptoms domain (r=0.34, p<0.05), FVC (r=0,28, p<0.05), FEV1 (r=0,37, p<0.05), Index Tiffno (r=0,18, p<0.05). Minutes/week sitting time had a negative correlation with ACT values (r=-0.33, p<0.05), AQLQ(S) total values (r=-0.39, p<0.05). Conclusion. Patients with asthma and osteoarthritis spend significantly less time on moderate activity, walking compared with asthmatics not suffering from osteoarthritis; they avoid vigorous activity. Higher physical activity is associated with better life quality, asthma control and lung function, thus paying attention to osteoarthritis in asthmatic patients is crucial. Key words: life quality, physical activity, asthma, osteoarthritis