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Respiratory exercise program for elderly individuals with asthma.

Ludmila Tais Yazbek Gomieiro1, Andréia Nascimento, Luciana Kase Tanno

  • 1Clinical Immunology and Allergy Division, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brazil.

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Respiratory exercises significantly improved muscle strength and quality of life in older adults with asthma. However, benefits diminished after detraining, highlighting the need for sustained respiratory training programs.

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Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Pulmonology
  • Respiratory Medicine

Background:

  • Asthma is underdiagnosed in older adults, contributing to a high mortality rate in this demographic.
  • Over 60% of asthma-related deaths occur in individuals aged 65 and older.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the impact of a tailored respiratory exercise program on elderly individuals diagnosed with asthma.
  • To investigate the effects of breathing exercises on lung function, respiratory muscle strength, and quality of life in this specific population.

Main Methods:

  • A 16-week open-trial respiratory exercise program was administered to 14 elderly asthma patients.
  • Participants underwent comprehensive evaluations of lung function, respiratory muscle strength, aerobic capacity, quality of life, and clinical symptoms.

Main Results:

  • Significant improvements were observed in maximum inspiratory pressure (27.6%) and maximum expiratory pressure (20.54%) after the 16-week program.
  • Patients reported considerable improvements in quality of life, reduced respiratory symptoms, and enhanced clinical presentation.
  • Detraining effects were noted one month after the cessation of the exercise program.

Conclusions:

  • Respiratory exercise programs effectively enhance respiratory muscle strength and positively impact the health and quality of life of older adults with asthma.
  • These findings suggest that respiratory training can be a valuable component of the therapeutic management for elderly asthma patients.
  • The study underscores the importance of sustained adherence to respiratory training to maintain its benefits.