Respiratory exercise program for elderly individuals with asthma
Clinics
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66(7): 1163-1169, 2011. tab
Artigo
em Inglês
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ABSTRACT
INTRODUCTION: Asthma in older adults is frequently underdiagnosed, as reflected by approximately 60 percent of asthma deaths occurring in people older than age 65. OBJECTIVE: The present study evaluates the effects of a respiratory exercise program tailored for elderly individuals with asthma. We are not aware of any other reports examining breathing exercises in this population. METHODS: Fourteen patients concluded the 16-week respiratory exercise program. All the patients were evaluated with regard to lung function, respiratory muscle strength, aerobic capacity, quality of life and clinical presentation. RESULTS: After 16 weeks of this open-trial intervention, significant increases in maximum inspiratory pressure and maximum expiratory pressure (27.6 percent and 20.54 percent, respectively) were demonstrated. Considerable improvement in quality of life was also observed. The clinical evaluations and daily recorded-symptoms diary also indicated significant improvements and fewer respiratory symptoms. A month after the exercises were discontinued, however, detraining was observed. DISCUSSION: In conclusion, a respiratory exercise program increased muscle strength and was associated with a positive effect on patient health and quality of life. Therefore, a respiratory training program could be included in the therapeutic approach in older adults with asthma.
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Índice:
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Assunto principal:
Asma
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Exercícios Respiratórios
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Terapia por Exercício
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Pulmão
Tipo de estudo:
Estudos de avaliação
Limite:
Idoso
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Aged80
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Feminino
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Humanos
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Masculino
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
Clinics
Assunto da revista:
Medicina
Ano de publicação:
2011
Tipo de documento:
Artigo
País de afiliação:
Brasil
Instituição/País de afiliação:
Hospital Alemão Oswaldo Cruz/BR
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Universidade de São Paulo/BR
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