2011
DOI: 10.1590/s1807-59322011000700007
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Respiratory exercise program for elderly individuals with asthma

Abstract: 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, res… Show more

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“…Each of the exercises was focused on stretching and strengthening the skeletal muscles of the thorax and abdomen and was combined with abdominal breathing and pursed-lip expiration [4]. After this program, significant improvements in both inspiratory and expiratory muscle force (PImax and PEmax) were observed.…”
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confidence: 99%
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“…Each of the exercises was focused on stretching and strengthening the skeletal muscles of the thorax and abdomen and was combined with abdominal breathing and pursed-lip expiration [4]. After this program, significant improvements in both inspiratory and expiratory muscle force (PImax and PEmax) were observed.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Exercise programs designed for asthmatic patients have a beneficial impact on their physical, physiological, and psychological parameters as well as on their social and personal relationships [3]. However, these interventions have not involved asthmatic senior women [4].…”
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“…This is particularly relevant to frail HF patients, in whom functional disability is likely to be advanced. Literature supporting rehabilitation to improve functional capacity has traditionally focused on young, predominantly male patients with HFrEF; however, similar benefits have been observed in elderly patients, [121][122][123][124][125] females, 124,[126][127][128] and those with HFpEF.…”
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“…The authors found that the extract had a preventive effect on the tracheal responsiveness, as well as on the white blood cell count in the BAL fluid. Gomieiro et al (47) found that, in elderly individuals with asthma, a respiratory exercise program increased muscle strength and was associated with a positive effect on health and quality of life. The authors concluded that such a program should be included in the therapeutic approach to those patients.…”
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confidence: 99%