Coughing and diaphragmatic breathing exercise: What is the repercussion on respiratory mechanics of children and adolescents with cystic fibrosis?

INTRODUCTION: The aim of this study was to investigate the immediate effect of coughing episodes and diaphragmatic breathing exercise (DBE) on respiratory mechanics of children/adolescents with cystic fibrosis (CF). METHODS: It is a cross-sectional analytical study that occurred in a reference center for children with CF. Forty-five children/adolescents with CF (60% male; mean age 10.22 ± 2.84 years old; mean forced expiratory volume in 1 second 73.74 ± 21.38% predicted) were divided into 3 groups according to the R5 parameter response to the DBE: G1 (increased R5), G2 (no change R5), and G3 (decreased R5). The children/adolescents performed 5 successive coughs and 10 DBE. The main outcome measures were the impulse oscillometry system (IOS) parameters evaluated before, during, and after the interventions. RESULTS: In the total sample, the IOS parameters (Z5, R5, and R20) were worse after coughing, and they did not change after the DBE. In the G1, the parameters were progressively worsening during the interventions. In the G2, they worsened after coughing and after the DBE. In the G3, they worsened after coughing; however, after the DBE, the IOS parameters have improved and returned close to the baseline. CONCLUSIONS: The children/adolescents with CF airway resistance got worse after coughing episodes, and 10 DBE repetitions did not affect the respiratory mechanics in most of the sample. Meanwhile, in the group with older children, the DBE worsened the respiratory mechanics, yet in the younger group it improved.

Effects of inspiratory muscle training and breathing exercises in children with asthma: a systematic review / Efeitos do treinamento muscular inspiratório e dos exercícios respiratórios em crianças com asma: revisão sistemática

INTRODUCTION: Asthma is characterized by a narrowing and inflammation of the bronchi, with symptoms of dyspnea, fatigue and exercise limitation. Physical therapy includes inspiratory muscle training and breathing exercises, given that an increase in inspiratory muscle strength and resistance can improve the symptoms of the diseaseOBJECTIVE: To describe the effects of inspiratory muscle training (IMT) and breathing exercises in children with asthmaMETHODS: This is a systematic review of the literature using the Cochrane, PubMed Scopus e Web of Science databases. The following descriptors were used: asthma, inspiratory muscle training, breathing exercises and child in Portuguese, English and Spanish. Two independent evaluators screened studies that used breathing exercises and IMT in children with asthmaRESULTS: Of a total of 312 titles, eight studies were included, of which six are randomized clinical trials and two are observational studies All the studies included breathing exercises, with the objective of adjusting breathing patterns and pulmonary ventilation, reducing pulmonary hyperinflation, bronchospasm and sensation of dyspnea. However, as these exercises were not performed solely, the effects of this intervention could not be verified. Two studies performed IMT and showed an increase in maximal respiratory pressureCONCLUSION: Breathing exercises are widely used in clinical practice as part of the management of asthma in children; however it is not possible to measure the effects in this population. IMT seems to improve inspiratory and expiratory muscle strength, but its indication in the pediatric population is not a standard procedure

INTRODUÇÃO: Asma é caracterizada por estreitamento e inflamação dos brônquios, com sintomas de dispneia, fadiga e limitação aos exercícios. O tratamento fisioterapêutico engloba treinamento muscular inspiratório e exercícios respiratórios, pois o aumento da força e resistência da musculatura inspiratória podem melhorar os sintomas da doençaOBJETIVO: Descrever os efeitos do treinamento muscular inspiratório (TMI) e dos exercícios respiratórios na criança com asmaMÉTODO: Revisão sistemática da literatura conduzida nas bases de dados Cochrane, PubMed, Scopus e Web of Science. Utilizou-se os descritores: asma, treinamento muscular inspiratório, exercícios respiratórios e criança e seus correlatos em inglês e espanhol. Dois avaliadores independentes elencaram estudos que realizaram intervenção com exercícios respiratórios e TMI na criança com asmaRESULTADOS: De um total de 312 títulos, foram incluídos oito estudos, dos quais seis são ensaios clínicos randomizados e dois observacionais. Todos os trabalhos incluíram exercícios respiratórios, com o objetivo de adequar o padrão respiratório e a ventilação pulmonar, reduzir a hiperinsuflação pulmonar, o broncoespasmo e a sensação de dispneia, porém como não foram realizados de forma isolada, comprometeu a verificação dos efeitos dessa intervenção. Dois estudos realizaram TMI e evidenciaram aumento nas pressões respiratórias máximasCONCLUSÃO: Exercícios respiratórios são muito utilizados na prática clínica como parte do manejo da criança com asma, entretanto ainda não é possível mensurar seus efeitos nessa população. O TMI parece melhorar a força muscular inspiratória e expiratória, mas sua indicação na população pediátrica ainda não é rotineira

Intervenção da fisioterapia na síndrome de Menkes: relato de caso / Intervention of physiotherapy in Menkes syndrome: case report

Objetivo: Descrever a intervenção da fisioterapia motora e respiratória no caso de uma criança com Síndrome de Menkes. Método: Relato de caso, com base em registros retrospectivos, no qual são apresentados dados referentes ao acompanhamento fisioterapêutico de uma criança com o diagnóstico de Síndrome de Menkes. Os dados foram obtidos por meio do prontuário, entrevista com familiares e informações dos profissionais envolvidos. O referido paciente foi encaminhado para assistência fisioterapêutica aos 5 meses de vida, devido ao quadro de pneumonia com presença de atelectasia, associado as manifestações típicas da Síndrome, sendo então acompanhado por um período de 04 meses. Foram realizados 76 atendimentos, de um total de 91 agendamentos, os quais incluíram fisioterapia motora e respiratória, sendo aplicados métodos, técnicas, manuseios e posturas, para estimulação do desenvolvimento neuropsicomotor, e realizadas técnicas e recursos fisioterapêuticos para desobstrução e reexpansão pulmonar. Resultados: A cada sessão, a criança apresentou evidente melhora imediata no padrão e tipo respiratório, na frequência respiratória, na ausculta pulmonar e nos sinais de desconforto respiratório. Além disso, a estimulação motora e manutenção do quadro músculo esquelético, impediram agravos e deformidades. Segundo relato da mãe, a criança mostrava-se menos agitada após as sessões, com melhora no padrão e conforto respiratório, o que impactou de forma positiva na sua qualidade de vida. Conclusão: A fisioterapia motora e respiratória se apresentam como terapêuticas favoráveis para condição de saúde geral de pacientes com Síndrome de Menkes e novos estudos devem ser conduzidos no sentido de elucidar essa intervenção, com amostras maiores.

Objective: To describe the intervention of motor and respiratory physiotherapy in the case of a child with Menkes Syndrome. Method: Case report based on retrospective registers in which data are presented regarding the physical therapy accompaniment of a child with the diagnosis of Menkes Syndrome. The data were obtained based on the records of the child's chart, interview with relatives and information of the professionals involved. The patient was referred for physiotherapeutic assistance at 5 months of age, due to the presence of atelectasis pneumonia associated with the typical manifestations of Menkes' Syndrome, followed by a period of 4 months. A total of 76 appointments were performed, including motor and respiratory physiotherapy, and methods, techniques and manipulations were used to stimulate neuropsychomotor development, as well as techniques and physiotherapeutic resources were used to clear and reexpans the lungs. Results: At each session, the child showed evident immediate improvement in respiratory pattern and type, respiratory rate, pulmonary auscultation, and signs of respiratory discomfort. In addition, the motor stimulation and maintenance of the skeletal muscle of the child, prevented injuries and deformities. According to the mother's report, the child was less agitated after the sessions, with improved breathing pattern and comfort, which positively impacted his quality of life. Conclusion: Motor and respiratory physiotherapy are presented as favorable therapies for the general health condition of patients with Menkes-Syndrome, and further studies should be conducted to elucidate this intervention in a bigger sample.

Manual therapy for childhood respiratory disease: a systematic review.

OBJECTIVE: This study reviewed the scientific evidence available on the effects of manipulative techniques on children with respiratory diseases. METHOD: Three databases (SciELO, PEDro, and MEDLINE) were searched for clinical trials on the effects of manual therapy techniques on children and adolescents with respiratory diseases. The relevant studies were chosen by 2 independent researchers who assessed their abstracts and selected the studies that met the criteria for a complete and structured review. RESULTS: Of the 1147 relevant titles, 103 titles were selected for abstract assessment, and of these, 24 were selected for a full-text review. After critical analysis, 8 studies were included in the review and 16 were excluded for the following reasons: 1 covered only conventional therapy, 7 were not about the studied theme, and 8 included adults. Of the 8 studies included in the present review, 5 consisted of asthmatic children and the others of children with the following conditions: cystic fibrosis, bronchiolitis, recurrent respiratory infections, among others. Only 2 studies did not identify positive results with the use of manual therapy. The other 6 studies found some benefit, specifically in spirometric parameters, immunologic tests, anxiety questionnaire, or level of salivary cortisol. CONCLUSION: The use of manual techniques on children with respiratory diseases seems to be beneficial. Chiropractic, osteopathic medicine, and massage are the most common interventions. The lack of standardized procedures and limited variety of methods used evidenced the need for more studies on the subject.

Cinesioterapia respiratória nas cirurgias abdominais: breve revisão / Respiratory kinesiotherapy in abdominal surgery: brief review

Cinesioterapia respiratória é indicada para prevenção, tratamento, redução do risco e gravidade das complicações pulmonares no pós-operatório de cirurgias abdominais altas, por promover melhora dos volumes pulmonares e eliminação de secreções traqueobrônquicas. Diante disso, o presente estudo objetivou apresentar evidências encontradas na literatura em relação à cinesioterapia respiratória em pacientes submetidos a esse tipo de cirurgia. Utilizaram-se bancos de dados computadorizados PEDro, Pubmed e SciELO. A busca foi realizada a partir dos descritores ?physiotherapy? e ?upper abdominal surgery?, elencando-se cinco artigos, com idiomas em inglês, francês e português, publicados no período de 1977 a 2011. Para inclusão, estudos deveriam abordar aspectos relacionados à cinesioterapia respiratória nas cirurgias abdominais altas. O total de artigos encontrados pela pesquisa nas bases de dados foi 92, sendo 5 compatíveis com os critérios de inclusão estabelecidos e selecionados para corrente revisão. Os 87 estudos restantes foram excluídos. A maioria dos estudos avaliou os efeitos da cinesioterapia respiratória na prevenção de complicações pulmonares no pós-operatório, na adequação de parâmetros fisiológicos e mecânicos, nos volumes e capacidades pulmonares, sendo positivas as evidências dessa terapêutica nos parâmetros de avaliação considerados. Os estudos retratam resultados satisfatórios com a prática da cinesioterapia respiratória no pós-operatório de cirurgias abdominais altas em adultos.

Respiratory kinesiotherapy is indicated for prevention, treatment and reduction of the risks and severity of pulmonary complications in postoperative from upper abdominal surgeries. It is also indicated to promote improvement of lung volumes and elimination of tracheobronchial secretions. Thus, the aim of this study is to present literature evidences in relation to respiratory kinesiotherapy on patients undergoing upper abdominal surgery. It was used computerized databases: PEDro, Pubmed and SciELO. The research was performed with the descriptors ?physiotherapy? and ?upper abdominal surgery?, and 5 articles were found in English, French and Portuguese, published between 1977 to 2010. For studies to be included, they should approach issues related to respiratory kinesiotherapy in upper abdominal surgery in all age groups. It was possible to find 92 articles, and only 5 of them were consistent with the established inclusion criteria and selected for the current revision. The others 87 studies were excluded. Most studies evaluated the effects of respiratory kinesiotherapy in prevention of pulmonary complications on postoperative patients, the adequation of physiology and mechanics in volumes and lung capacity and positive evidences of this therapy in the assessment parameters considered. The studies showed satisfactory results with the practice of respiratory kinesiotherapy on postoperative upper abdominal surgery in adults.