Introduction: Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease characterized by hyperresponsiveness (HR) of the lower airways and variable airflow limitation, reversible spontaneously or with treatment, clinically manifested by recurrent episodes of wheezing, dyspnea, chest tightness and cough, particularly at night and in the morning upon awakening. According to data from the Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA), it is estimated that today approximately 300 million people of all ages and all ethnicities suffer from asthma. The global goal of GINA is to reduce hospitalizations for asthma by 50% by 2015. Objectives: To compare the functional capacity and clinical-functional outcomes of physically active and sedentary asthmatic adults. Methods: This is a cross-sectional analytical study, carried out between August 2023 and July 2024, at the Cardiovascular and Respiratory Physiotherapy Laboratory (LABCAR) of the Institute of Health and Biotechnology of the Federal University of Amazonas, located in the city of Coari/AM. Results: Sedentary participants performed the Glittre ADL test in 350.769 ± 232.180 seconds. Comparing the two groups, physically active participants performed the test in less time than sedentary participants (49.363 seconds), however, this difference was not significant (p=0.026). Conclusion: Study participants face significant challenges related to asthma and physical activity. Despite having full functional independence, most do not reach the recommended levels of physical activity, and their quality of life is compromised, as indicated by the results of the questionnaires.
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