Respiratory exercise program for elderly individuals with asthma
INTRODUCTION: Asthma in older adults is frequently underdiagnosed, as reflected by approximately 60% 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 a...
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| author | Ludmila Tais Yazbek Gomieiro Andréia Nascimento Luciana Kase Tanno Rosana Agondi Jorge Kalil Pedro Giavina-Bianchi |
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| description | INTRODUCTION: Asthma in older adults is frequently underdiagnosed, as reflected by approximately 60% 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% and 20.54%, 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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| spelling | doaj.art-2a350761965847db9b9eff1bc81647082022-12-22T03:37:02ZengElsevier EspañaClinics1807-59321980-53222011-01-016671163116910.1590/S1807-59322011000700007Respiratory exercise program for elderly individuals with asthmaLudmila Tais Yazbek GomieiroAndréia NascimentoLuciana Kase TannoRosana AgondiJorge KalilPedro Giavina-BianchiINTRODUCTION: Asthma in older adults is frequently underdiagnosed, as reflected by approximately 60% 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% and 20.54%, 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.http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1807-59322011000700007AsthmaRespiratory exercise programMaximum inspiratory pressureMaximum expiratory pressureRespiratory training program |
| spellingShingle | Ludmila Tais Yazbek Gomieiro Andréia Nascimento Luciana Kase Tanno Rosana Agondi Jorge Kalil Pedro Giavina-Bianchi Respiratory exercise program for elderly individuals with asthma Clinics Asthma Respiratory exercise program Maximum inspiratory pressure Maximum expiratory pressure Respiratory training program |
| title | Respiratory exercise program for elderly individuals with asthma |
| title_full | Respiratory exercise program for elderly individuals with asthma |
| title_fullStr | Respiratory exercise program for elderly individuals with asthma |
| title_full_unstemmed | Respiratory exercise program for elderly individuals with asthma |
| title_short | Respiratory exercise program for elderly individuals with asthma |
| title_sort | respiratory exercise program for elderly individuals with asthma |
| topic | Asthma Respiratory exercise program Maximum inspiratory pressure Maximum expiratory pressure Respiratory training program |
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