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Early respiratory evaluation should be carried out systematically in patients with multiple sclerosis / Avaliação respiratória precoce deveria ser feita sistematicamente em pacientes com esclerose múltipla
Arquivos de Neuro-Psiquiatria; Taveira, Fernanda Machado; Teixeira, Antônio Lúcio; Domingues, Renan Barros.
  • Taveira, Fernanda Machado; Physical therapist, Master's degree in Neurosciences, Federal University of Minas Gerais. Belo Horizonte. BR
  • Teixeira, Antônio Lúcio; Physical therapist, Master's degree in Neurosciences, Federal University of Minas Gerais. Belo Horizonte. BR
  • Domingues, Renan Barros; Physical therapist, Master's degree in Neurosciences, Federal University of Minas Gerais. Belo Horizonte. BR
Arq. neuropsiquiatr ; 71(3): 142-145, mar. 2013. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-668767
ABSTRACT

id="para1">The present study aimed at evaluating respiratory parameters in multiple sclerosis (MS). The sample comprised 30 patients with MS diagnosis and 30 healthy subjects, matched by gender and age. Neurological assessment, expanded disability status scale (EDSS), manovacuometry, and peak flow (PEF) were performed. Patients with MS had lower values of maximum inspiratory (MIP) and expiratory (MEP) pressures and PEF compared to healthy controls. It was shown that respiratory impairment may be present in MS patients with low functional disability by EDSS. The data suggest that manovacuometry and PEF determination should be carried out systematically in patients with MS, and may be a reliable tool for the early detection of respiratory impairment allowing early respiratory rehabilitation.

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id="para2">O presente estudo teve como objetivo avaliar a função respiratória em pacientes com esclerose múltipla (EM). A amostra foi composta por 30 pacientes com diagnóstico de EM e 30 sujeitos saudáveis, pareados de acordo com o gênero e a idade. Foram realizados avaliação neurológica, determinação da escala expandida do estado de incapacidade (EDSS), manovacuometria e “peak flow”. Pacientes com EM apresentaram pressões inspiratória (PI) e expiratória (PE) máximas inferiores e menor PFE quando comparados aos controles saudáveis. Identificou-se que o comprometimento respiratório pode ocorrer em pacientes com EM, mesmo com baixo grau de comprometimento funcional estimado pelo EDSS. Os dados do presente estudo sugerem que a avaliação respiratória com manovacuometria e PFE deve ser realizada sistematicamente em pacientes com EM, e pode ser uma ferramenta útil para detectar precocemente comprometimento respiratório, podendo sugerir a necessidade de reabilitação pulmonar precoce em pacientes com EM.

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Respiration / Multiple Sclerosis Type of study: Diagnostic study / Observational study / Prognostic study / Screening study Limits: Adult / Female / Humans / Male Language: English Journal: Arq. neuropsiquiatr Journal subject: Neurology / Psychiatry Year: 2013 Type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: Physical therapist, Master's degree in Neurosciences, Federal University of Minas Gerais/BR

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Respiration / Multiple Sclerosis Type of study: Diagnostic study / Observational study / Prognostic study / Screening study Limits: Adult / Female / Humans / Male Language: English Journal: Arq. neuropsiquiatr Journal subject: Neurology / Psychiatry Year: 2013 Type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: Physical therapist, Master's degree in Neurosciences, Federal University of Minas Gerais/BR