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Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of home-based pulmonary rehabilitation on control of asthma, spirometric parameters, functional capacity and lower limb muscle strength in patients with asthma. Methods: Thirty patients were randomized to training (TG) or control (CG) groups. All patients were evaluated with the asthma control test, spirometry, six-minute walk test (6MWT) and 30 seconds chair stand test (30CST). TG received home-based pulmonary rehabilitation consisting of stretching exercises, strengthening exercises for upper and lower extremities, breathing exercises and regular physical activity as walking for 8 weeks, with a minimum of 3 days per week. One of these sessions was supervised every week by the same physiotherapist. All these exercises were practiced with equipment that patients can easily provide at home and the intensity of the exercises gradually increased. CG only received a booklet about breathing exercises and physical activity in addition to one educational session. Also, a pedometer and exercise diary were given to all patients. Results: There were significant improvements in asthma control test, PEF, 6MWT and 30CST (p Conclusion: Home-based pulmonary rehabilitation programs can be given to increase functional capacity and respiratory parameters in asthmatic adults who cannot be supervised for various reasons.