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[Correlation between pulmonary function, posture, and body composition in patients with asthma].

V P Almeida¹, F S Guimarães, V J R Moço

¹Programa de Pós-graduação em Ciências da Reabilitação, Universidade Augusto Motta, Rio de Janeiro, Brasil.

Revista Portuguesa De Pneumologia

|June 11, 2013

Summary

Adult asthma patients often have poor posture linked to lung function and body composition. Addressing posture may improve asthma rehabilitation strategies and patient outcomes.

Keywords:

Asma Asthma Body composition Capacidade de difusão pulmonar Composição corporal Mecânica respiratória Músculos respiratórios Postura Posture Pulmonary diffusing capacity Respiratory function tests Respiratory mechanics Respiratory muscles Testes de função respiratória

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Area of Science:

Respiratory Medicine
Physiotherapy
Human Physiology

Context:

Asthma can lead to postural changes due to respiratory muscle strain and lung hyperinflation.
Understanding these postural deviations is crucial for comprehensive patient care.

Purpose:

To investigate the relationship between pulmonary function and body posture in adults with asthma.
To explore the connection between body composition and posture in this patient group.

Summary:

This cross-sectional study analyzed 34 adult asthma patients using photogrammetry for posture, spirometry for lung function, and bioelectrical impedance for body composition.
Significant correlations were found between head alignment and lung function metrics (FEV1/FVC, TLC, RV).
Body mass index and fat mass also correlated with head and pelvic alignment, and lower limb angles.

Impact:

Findings suggest that asthma patients exhibit distinct postural disorders related to their pulmonary function and body composition.
Postural assessment can inform more effective pulmonary rehabilitation programs for individuals with asthma.