ArticleClinics (Sao Paulo, Brazil)2011
Respiratory exercise program for elderly individuals with asthma.
Article in Clinics (Sao Paulo, Brazil), 2011. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to 2 registered trials, which are not on this map. Cited by 13 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.
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Trials whose registry record cites this paper, or whose number appears in the abstract. A trial that started after this paper was published is citing it as background, not reporting it.
Effects of Balloon Blowing Breathing Exercise on Respiratory Muscle Strength and Symptoms in School-age Children With Asthma.
Combined Effects of Diaphragm Strengthening and Accessory Muscles Stretchings in Asthma Patients
Who cites it
13 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 29 citations in OpenAlex.
- A Systematic Review of the Effect of Physical Activity on Asthma Outcomes.The journal of allergy and clinical immunology. In practice · 2021Pooled it
- 12-Week Inspiratory Muscle Training Improves Respiratory Muscle Strength in Adult Patients with Stable Asthma: A Randomized Controlled Trial.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2021Trial
- Effects of a Senior Musical Program on the Physical Function and Cognitive Abilities of Older Women in the Community.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023Article
- Association between exercise and health-related quality of life and medical resource use in elderly people with diabetes: a cross-sectional population-based study.BMC geriatrics · 2020Article
- Effect of a Respiratory Training Program Using Wind Instruments on Cardiopulmonary Function, Endurance, and Quality of Life of Elderly Women.Medical science monitor : international medical journal of experimental and clinical research · 2018Article
- Maximum inspiratory pressure as a clinically meaningful trial endpoint for neuromuscular diseases: a comprehensive review of the literature.Orphanet journal of rare diseases · 2017Review
- Allergic diseases in the elderly: biological characteristics and main immunological and non-immunological mechanisms.Clinical and molecular allergy : CMA · 2017Review
- A 12-month, moderate-intensity exercise training program improves fitness and quality of life in adults with asthma: a controlled trial.BMC pulmonary medicine · 2015Article
- Asthma in the elderly: what we know and what we have yet to know.The World Allergy Organization journal · 2014Review
- Is there an association between postural balance and pulmonary function in adults with asthma?Clinics (Sao Paulo, Brazil) · 2013Article
- Exercise and its interactions with various aspects of man and animal lives.Acta ortopedica brasileira · 2012Article
- Pneumological research in Clinics.Clinics (Sao Paulo, Brazil) · 2012Article
- Asthma Over the Age of 65: All's Well That Ends Well.The journal of allergy and clinical immunology. In practiceReview
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6 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.
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Abstract
introductionAsthma in older adults is frequently underdiagnosed, as reflected by approximately 60% of asthma deaths occurring in people older than age 65.
objectiveThe 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.
methodsFourteen 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.
resultsAfter 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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