Relationship between Dysphagia and Exacerbations in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: A Literature Review

Introduction The literature presents studies correlating chronic obstructive pulmonary disease to dysphagia and suggesting that the aspiration laryngeal phenomenon related to changes in the pharyngeal phase contributes significantly to the exacerbation of symptoms of lung disease. Objectives This study aimed to conduct a literature review to identify the relation between dysphagia and exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Data Synthesis We found 21 studies and included 19 in this review. The few studies that related to the subject agreed that the presence of dysphagia, due to lack of coordination between swallowing and breathing,may be one of the triggering factors of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease exacerbation. Conclusions The review noted that there is a relationship between dysphagia and exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, identified by studies demonstrating that the difficulties associated with swallowing may lead to exacerbation of the disease. There was difficulty in comparing studies by their methodological differences. More research is needed to clarify the relationship between dysphagia and exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, making it possible to develop multiprofessional treatment strategies for these patients, catered to specific needs due to the systemic manifestations of the disease. .

Efeitos da fisioterapia aquática na qualidade de vida de idosas / Effects of aquatic therapy on quality of life of elderly

O envelhecimento pode ser entendido como um conjunto dealterações estruturais e funcionais inadequado ao organismo quese acumulam de forma progressiva, especificamente em função doavanço da idade. A qualidade de vida é um fator diretamente ligadoa esse contexto, sendo um dos responsáveis pelo aumento ou pelodecréscimo na longevidade da população. Como forma de agregarqualidade ao grupo terapêutico, a utilização da água tem se mostradoum excelente meio para se alcançar objetivos contando comum ambiente seguro e efetivo. Desta forma, o objetivo da presentepesquisa foi analisar a influência de um programa de fisioterapiaaquática na qualidade de vida de idosas sedentárias. A amostra foicomposta por 27 idosas, com idade entre 60 e 80 anos, residentes nacidade de Santa Maria, RS, as quais foram solicitadas a responder oquestionário sobre qualidade de vida da OMS (WHOQOL-100).De acordo com a aplicação do questionário no estudo realizado, observou-se que 74,7% das 27 mulheres entrevistadas estão satisfeitascom sua qualidade de vida. Com os resultados obtidos, confirmou-seque a prática de fisioterapia aquática traz muitos benefícios para apopulação idosa, destacando o aumento na qualidade de vida, sejano lazer, na saúde, no convívio social, no trabalho, e em todas asatividades que tragam prazer para seu dia-dia...

Aging process can be understood as the accumulation of structuraland functional changes of the body, in consequence of advancingage. Quality of life is a factor directly linked to that context andresponsible for increasing or decreasing longevity of the population.In order to improve quality to the therapy group, the use of waterhas shown to be an excellent way to achieve safe and effective environment.Thus, the objective of this research was to analyze theinfluence of a program of aquatic physical therapy on quality oflife in sedentary older adults. The sample consisted of 27 elderlywomen, aged between 60 and 80 years, in Santa Maria, RS. Theywere asked to answer a questionnaire on quality of life developed bythe WHO (WHOQOL-100). According to the questionnaire onthis study, we observed that 74.7% were satisfied with their qualityof life. The results make evident that aquatic therapy programs havemany benefits for elder people, highlighting the increase in qualityof life, including leisure, health, social life, work, and all activitiesthat give them pleasure daily...