scholarly journals Effect of Tai Chi Exercises Treating Bronchial Asthma in 8–11-year-old Children

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (13) ◽  
Author(s):  
Romena Jonelienė ◽  
Vilma Dudonienė ◽  
Ligita Švėgždienė
Keyword(s):  
Bronchial Asthma ◽  
Forced Vital Capacity ◽  
Respiratory Function ◽  
Tai Chi ◽  
Vital Capacity ◽  
Forced Expiratory Volume ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Martial Art ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Global Health Issue

Research background. Bronchial asthma is becoming a global health issue: it is an increasingly common illness diagnosed in very young children. It is believed that the majority of people develop this disease in the early childhood. Tai Chi, which is a Chinese martial art combining harmonious breathing and body movements, can help to reduce stress, relax and maintain body balance. In addition, it allows those with asthma to better control their asthmatic fts and to improve physical potential. Research aim was to assess the effect of Tai Chi exercises on the respiratory function of 8–11-year-old children with bronchial asthma. Methods. The research was performed at Public Sanatorium. Two groups, each consisting of 25 children aged 8–11 years suffering from bronchial asthma, underwent examination. The following spirometry indicators were measured and compared: peak expiratory flow (PEF), forced vital capacity (FVC), forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV1), forced expiratory volume in one second to forced vital capacity (FEV1/FVC). Schtange and Genchi specimen indicators were evaluated before and after 4 weeks intervention. The study group practiced Tai Chi exercises and the control group received regular physiotherapy in a gym. Results. All indicators of functional capacity of respiratory function after intervention increased in both groups statistically signifcantly, but there were no signifcant differences between groups. Conclusion. Both regular physiotherapy and Tai Chi exercises were equally effective in improving the respiratory function in children with asthma.Keywords: children, bronchial asthma, Tai Chi, physiotherapy

scholarly journals The Effects of Cervical Stabilization Exercises with Breathing Exercises on Respiratory Function in Subjects with Forward Head Posture

2021 ◽  
Vol 16 ◽  
pp. 486-492
Author(s):  
Lijun Yu ◽  
Qian Gu ◽  
Taeho Kim
Keyword(s):  
Thoracic Spine ◽  
Forced Vital Capacity ◽  
Respiratory Function ◽  
Vital Capacity ◽  
Forced Expiratory Volume ◽  
Forward Head Posture ◽  
Head Posture ◽  
Breathing Exercises ◽  
Before And After ◽  
And Control

This study aimed to compare the effects of cervical stabilization exercises with breathing exercises and cervical stabilization exercises with thoracic spine extension exercises on respiratory function in subjects with forward head posture (FHP). The study included 30 adults with FHP. They were divided into two groups—experimental (EG) and control (CG)—with 15 participants in each group. The EG was asked to perform cervical stabilization exercises with breathing exercises, and the CG was asked to perform cervical stabilization exercises with thoracic spine extension exercises. After 4 weeks of exercise, the changes in respiratory function were measured again. The results showed significant differences in the EG before and after exercise in terms of forced vital capacity (FVC), forced expiratory volume in 1 second (FEV1), peak expiratory flow (PEF), and forced vital capacity/vital capacity max (FVC/VCmax%) (p < 0.05). The CG showed only a significant increase in FVC, FEV1, and FVC/VCmax% after the experiment (p < 0.05). In the between-group comparison, there were significant differences noted in FVC, FEV1, PEF, and FVC/VCmax% in the EG compared to the CG (p < 0.05). As a result, cervical stabilization exercises with breathing exercises are recommended to promote respiratory function.

scholarly journals The effects of functional training and stationary cycling on respiratory function of elderly with Parkinson disease: a pilot study

2018 ◽  
Vol 31 (0) ◽  
Author(s):  
Raíssa Almeida da Silveira ◽  
Karen Valadares Trippo ◽  
Gabriel Pereira Duarte ◽  
Mansueto Gomes Neto ◽  
Jamary Oliveira Filho ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Respiratory Function ◽  
Vital Capacity ◽  
Forced Expiratory Volume ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Cycle Exercise ◽  
Yahr Stage ◽  
Functional Training ◽  
Before And After ◽  
And Control ◽  
Experimental Group

Abstract Introduction: Respiratory function changes in patients with Parkinson’s disease (PD) contribute to aspiration pneumonia, the main cause of mortality in PD population. Objective: To compare the effects of functional training and cycle exercise in respiratory function of elderly with PD. Methods: Twenty participants were randomised into two groups. Experimental group (EG) (n = 10) performed cycle exercise and control group (CG) (n = 10) was trained with functional training. A blinded researcher evaluated maximal inspiratory pressure (MIP), maximal expiratory pressure (MEP), thoracoabdominal amplitude, forced vital capacity (FVC) and forced expiratory volume in the first second (FEV1) before and after interventions. Results: Both groups did not improve significantly respiratory function. Only CG improved significantly FVC (p = 0.01). No differences were found between groups. Conclusion: 8-week exercise programs are not able to improve the respiratory function of elderly in 2 to 3 PD Hoehn & Yahr stage. Both functional training and cycle exercise do not to improve respiratory function in elderly with PD.

Impact of Lung Biopsy on Lung Function in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis

Respiration ◽  
2020 ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Pierre-Henri Aussedat ◽  
Nader Chebib ◽  
Kais Ahmad ◽  
Jean-Charles Glerant ◽  
Gabrielle Drevet ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Lung Function ◽  
Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis ◽  
Pulmonary Fibrosis ◽  
Forced Vital Capacity ◽  
Lung Biopsy ◽  
Vital Capacity ◽  
Forced Expiratory Volume ◽  
Surgical Lung Biopsy ◽  
Before And After ◽  
The Impact

<b><i>Background:</i></b> Video-assisted surgical lung biopsy (SLB) is performed in 10–30% of cases to establish the diagnosis of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). <b><i>Objectives:</i></b> The aim of the study was to analyze the impact of SLB on lung function in patients eventually diagnosed with IPF. <b><i>Methods:</i></b> This is an observational, retrospective, monocentric study of all consecutive patients eventually diagnosed with IPF in multidisciplinary discussion who underwent SLB over 10 years in a specialized center. The primary end point was the variation in forced vital capacity (FVC) before and after the SLB. The secondary end points were the variations in forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV1), total lung capacity (TLC), carbon monoxide diffusion capacity (DLCO), and morbidity and mortality associated with the SLB. <b><i>Results:</i></b> In 118 patients who underwent SLB and were diagnosed with IPF, a relative decrease in FVC of 4.8% (<i>p</i> &#x3c; 0.001) was found between measurements performed before and after the procedure. The mean FVC decrease was 156 ± 386 mL in an average period of 185 days, representing an annualized decline of 363 ± 764 mL/year. A significant decrease was also observed after SLB in FEV1, TLC, and DLCO. Complications within 30 days of SLB occurred in 14.4% of patients. Two patients (1.7%) died within 30 days, where one of them had poor lung function. Survival at 1 year was significantly poorer in patients with FVC &#x3c;50% at baseline. <b><i>Conclusion:</i></b> In this uncontrolled study in patients ultimately diagnosed with IPF, SLB was followed by a significant decline in FVC, which appears to be numerically greater than the average decline in the absence of treatment in the literature. <b><i>Summary at a Glance:</i></b> This study evaluated the change in lung function in 118 consecutive patients diagnosed with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis by surgical lung biopsy. Forced vital capacity decreased by 156 ± 386 mL in a mean of 185 days between the last measurement before and first measurement after biopsy, representing an annualized decline of 363 ± 764 mL/year.

Pulmonary Function in Pubertal Synchronized Swimmers: 1-year Follow-up Results and Its Relation to Competitive Achievement

2011 ◽  
Vol 26 (1) ◽  
pp. 39-43 ◽  
Author(s):  
Goran Gabrilo ◽  
Mia Peric ◽  
Marija Stipic
Keyword(s):  
Pulmonary Function ◽  
Forced Vital Capacity ◽  
Vital Capacity ◽  
Body Height ◽  
Negative Influence ◽  
Forced Expiratory Volume ◽  
Gender And Age ◽  
Synchronized Swimming ◽  
Before And After

Pulmonary function (PF) is particularly important in synchronized swimming, considering the characteristics of this sport. However, the sanitizing agents (chlorine) used in pools can have a possible negative influence on the PF parameters. In this study, we observed 24 swimmers (all women, 14 to 16 years of age) and measured their PF and competitive achievement. PF was measured before and after a 1-year period and included standard spirometric variables. Competitive achievement was evidenced during the National Championship. The t-test showed significant increases in body height and weight of the participants and a resulting increase in most of the absolute respiratory flows and pulmonary capacities. Forced vital capacity (FVC) and forced expiratory volume (both in proportion to norm for body height, gender, and age) increased significantly within the study period. FVC significantly predicted the competitive achievement of young swimmers, most probably because artists have to achieve exceptional breath control when upside down underwater. In conclusion, we found no evidence for the eventual negative influence of chlorine and its compounds on the PF of swimmers, and results showed that regular synchronized swim training could improve the PF of young artists.

scholarly journals Oscillometric and Spirometric Bronchodilator Response in Preschool Children with and without Asthma

2012 ◽  
Vol 19 (4) ◽  
pp. 273-277 ◽  
Author(s):  
Youn Ho Shin ◽  
Sun Jung Jang ◽  
Jung Won Yoon ◽  
Hye Mi Jee ◽  
Sun Hee Choi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Preschool Children ◽  
Forced Vital Capacity ◽  
Vital Capacity ◽  
Forced Expiratory Volume ◽  
Bronchodilator Response ◽  
Asthmatic Children ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Forced Expiratory Flow ◽  
Quality Control Criteria ◽  
Control Criteria

BACKGROUND: Bronchodilator responses (BDR) are routinely used in the diagnosis and management of asthma; however, their acceptability and repeatability have not been evaluated using quality control criteria for preschool children.OBJECTIVES: To compare conventional spirometry with an impulse oscillometry system (IOS) in healthy and asthmatic preschool children.METHODS: Data from 30 asthmatic children and 29 controls (two to six years of age) who underwent IOS and spirometry before and after salbutamol administration were analyzed.RESULTS: Stable asthmatic subjects significantly differed versus controls in their spirometry-assessed BDR (forced expiratory volume in 1 s [FEV1], forced vital capacity and forced expiratory flow at 25% to 75% of forced vital capacity) as well as their IOS-assessed BDR (respiratory resistance at 5 Hz [Rrs5], respiratory reactance at 5 Hz and area under the reactance curve). However, comparisons based on the area under the ROC curve for ΔFEV1% initial versus ΔRrs5% initial were 0.82 (95% CI 0.71 to 0.93) and 0.75 (95% CI 0.62 to 0.87), respectively. Moreover, the sensitivity and specificity for ΔFEV1≥9% were 0.53 and 0.93, respectively. Importantly, sensitivity increased to 0.63 when either ΔFEV1≥9% or ΔRrs5≥29% was considered as an additional criterion for the diagnosis of asthma.CONCLUSION: The accuracy of asthma diagnosis in preschool children may be increased by combining spirometry with IOS when measuring BDR.

scholarly journals Benefits of maltodextrin intake 2 hours before cholecystectomy by laparotomy in respiratory function and functional capacity: a prospective randomized clinical trial

2015 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 249-254 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fabiana Vieira Breijão Zani ◽  
José Eduardo Aguilar-Nascimento ◽  
Diana Borges Dock Nascimento ◽  
Ageo Mário Cândido da Silva ◽  
Fernanda Stephan Caporossi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Trial ◽  
Peak Expiratory Flow ◽  
Functional Capacity ◽  
Forced Vital Capacity ◽  
Respiratory Function ◽  
Vital Capacity ◽  
Handgrip Strength ◽  
Forced Expiratory Volume ◽  
Preoperative Fasting ◽  
Function Tests

ABSTRACT Objective: To evaluate the change in respiratory function and functional capacity according to the type of preoperative fasting. Methods: Randomized prospective clinical trial, with 92 female patients undergoing cholecystectomy by laparotomy with conventional or 2 hours shortened fasting. The variables measured were the peak expiratory flow, forced expiratory volume in the first second, forced vital capacity, dominant handgrip strength, and non-dominant handgrip strength. Evaluations were performed 2 hours before induction of anesthesia and 24 hours after the operation. Results: The two groups were similar in preoperative evaluations regarding demographic and clinical characteristics, as well as for all variables. However, postoperatively the group with shortened fasting had higher values than the group with conventional fasting for lung function tests peak expiratory flow (128.7±62.5 versus 115.7±59.9; p=0.040), forced expiratory volume in the first second (1.5±0.6 versus 1.2±0.5; p=0.040), forced vital capacity (2.3±1.1 versus 1.8±0.9; p=0.021), and for muscle function tests dominant handgrip strength (24.9±6.8 versus 18.4±7.7; p=0.001) and non-dominant handgrip strength (22.9±6.3 versus 17.0±7.8; p=0.0002). In the intragroup evaluation, there was a decrease in preoperative compared with postoperative values, except for dominant handgrip strength (25.2±6.7 versus 24.9±6.8; p=0.692), in the shortened fasting group. Conclusion: Abbreviation of preoperative fasting time with ingestion of maltodextrin solution is beneficial to pulmonary function and preserves dominant handgrip strength.

scholarly journals Evaluation of lung function among the Indian elite female weightlifters

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
pp. 987
Author(s):  
Snehunsu Adhikari ◽  
Adilakshmi Perla ◽  
Suresh Babu Sayana ◽  
Mithilesh K. Tiwari ◽  
Tambi Medabala
Keyword(s):  
Lung Function ◽  
Forced Vital Capacity ◽  
Vital Capacity ◽  
Lung Function Test ◽  
Forced Expiratory Volume ◽  
Physiological Adaptation ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Study Group ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Health And Disease

Background: Spirometry is an essential tool to evaluate lung function of health and disease. Adaptability of lung and chest among athletes can be assessed by lung function test (LFT). The quest of our study was to evaluate the lung function (LF) of highly trained Indian female weighting athletes, and intended to appraise the adaptation of LF among trained elite athletes.Methods: Top ranked Indian female professional weightlifters (study group, n=6) were recruited for this study. Three out of the six weightlifters were from top ten world ranking of 6th, 7th and 9th. Age matched controls (control group, n=6) were selected for this study. Maximum voluntary ventilation (MVV), vital capacity (VC), forced vital capacity (FVC), percentage of forced expiratory volume in first second (FEV1%) and ratio of forced expiratory volume in first second and forced vital capacity (FEV1/FVC%) have been evaluated as per the ATS/ERS guidelines.Results: Statistically higher significant values of VC and FVC were noted in study group, where as other values (MVV, FEV1% and FEV1/FVC%) found no significant difference between two groups.Conclusions: Power, strength and explosiveness of the skeletal muscles are vital domains in weightlifting sport. Weightlifting is such a sport doesn’t require much ventilatory efforts during training as well as competition. This study clueing that physiological adaptation/ improvement of the pulmonary function (PF) depends on the type of the sport being engaged by the athletes.

Respiratory Function Tests in Older People

1972 ◽  
Vol 42 (3) ◽  
pp. 371-381 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. S. Milne ◽  
J. Williamson
Keyword(s):  
Older People ◽  
Multiple Regression ◽  
Random Sample ◽  
Forced Vital Capacity ◽  
Respiratory Function ◽  
Vital Capacity ◽  
Respiratory Function Tests ◽  
Forced Expiratory Volume ◽  
Regression Equations ◽  
Function Tests

1. Forced expiratory volume in ml (FEV1·0) and forced vital capacity (FVC) were measured in a random sample of older people (215 men, 272 women) aged 62 years and upwards. 2. Multiple regression equations were calculated to predict these variables by using age and height. In contrast with younger groups most of the variance was not explained by these equations. 3. The equations developed predict lower values for FEV1·0 and FVC than other published series most of which contain relatively few older people.

scholarly journals Effect of t reat ment of parasite s a nd inte stinaldisbiosis in t he c ourse of a sthma

2011 ◽  
Vol 8 (5) ◽  
pp. 16-20
Author(s):  
V K Yakovleva ◽  
Gleb Borisovich Fedoseev ◽  
M V Eliseeva ◽  
V I Trofimov ◽  
V K Yakovleva ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Treatment Outcome ◽  
Bronchial Asthma ◽  
Respiratory Function ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Asthma Treatment ◽  
Control Test ◽  
Complex Treatment ◽  
Asthma Control Test ◽  
Basic Group ◽  
Before And After

Background. The results of observation of patients with bronchial asthma (ВА), parasitic invasion and intestine disbacteriosis before and after treatment have been described in the article. Methods. The basic group (ВА(+)) included 46 patients with ВА, parasitic invasion, disbacteriosis of intestine or their combination. The control group included 18 patients without disbacteriosis and parasitic invasion. The following examination was done: PS was assessed by ACTtest (asthma Control Test), respiratory function (RF ), helminthoovoscopy of faeces, P CR of faeces for lamblia Giardia, bacteriologic examination of faeces. Results. Complex treatment resulted in improvement of B A symptoms, decreased number of B A relapses and decreased number of hospitalization. Also the increasing of F EF 25 and F EF 50 was evaluated. S ame tendency was not traced in B A group and in patients with isolated lambliosis. Conclusion. Treatment of helminthiasis and intestine disbacteriosis improves the overall bronchial asthma treatment outcome.

scholarly journals Short-term effect of reduction in forced vital capacity after diving exposure

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hua Cheng
Keyword(s):  
Forced Vital Capacity ◽  
Vital Capacity ◽  
Minute Ventilation ◽  
Pulmonary Ventilation ◽  
Common Factor ◽  
Cumulative Effect ◽  
Forced Expiratory Volume ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Short Term ◽  
Small Depth

To discuss whether there is relationship between short-term and long-time attenuation effects of ventilation caused by diving activity. The ventilation observed before and after hyperbaric exposure for 20min by case-control experiments. Participants of the experimental group (EG) stayed for 20min under 12-m underwater and the control group (CG) stayed in hyperbaric chamber under pressure of 2.2ATA. Immediate effects of pulmonary ventilation detected by the Spirometer and compared by paired T test to reveal the different caused by environmental pressure. The Vital Capacity (VC) rises while the Minute Ventilation (MV), Maximal Voluntary Ventilation (MVV) decreases after the exposure for 20min in both groups. The Forced Vital Capacity (FVC) is detected decreased significantly in EG (t=1.21, P =0.25) while it slightly increased in CG (t=-0.42, P =0.68).The ratio of Forced Expiratory Volume in one second to VC (FEV1.0/VC %) increase in EG (t=-0.73, P=0.48) while decrease in CG (t=0.42, P=0.17). The Ratio of FEV1.0 to FVC (FEV1.0 %) values increase obviously in EG (t=-1.48, P =0.16) and a bit in CG (t=-0.23, P =0.82). High pressure is the common factor in both groups that leads the changes in the same trend in VC, MV and MVV. Extra factors as immersion effect, loading of diving equipment and low temperature underwater, would encounter EG participants. Instant reduced effects of FVC under diving exposure in the study are quite consistent with the long-term cumulative effect of professional divers in previous research, which illustrated even small depth of short-range diving exercise have definite influences on ventilation.

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