EFICÁCIA DA ATUAÇÃO FISIOTERAPÊUTICA NO PACIENTE ASMÁTICO DURANTE O PERÍODO DE INTERCRISE: REVISÃO DE LITERATURA

Abstract

Introduction: Because of its obstructive character, asthma presents a complex clinical need of physical therapy interventions, in order to provide improved functionality and quality of life of these patients. Therefore the aim of this study was to report the physical therapy techniques described in the literature, as well as its effectiveness in treating an asthmatic patient in intercrise period. Methodology: This study consists of a cross and analytical character of literature, with the presence of Brazilian and foreign studies. Results and discussion: Physical therapy has various behaviors that can be used in isolation or in combination, of these features are the bronchial hygiene techniques, activities directed thoracic mobility, educational programs, aerobic training, respiratory muscle strengthening (for through the Threshold) and peripheral and respiratory rehabilitation exercises. Conclusion: By the above literature, it should be emphasized that the treatment applied by physiotherapists, is an indispensable method and effectively proven by the results of studies with asthmatics. The use of physical therapy programs in intercrise period of asthma, acts preparing the individual to support exacerbations resulting from this disease, reducing symptoms, increasing respiratory muscle strength and physical, promoting the increase of cardiorespiratory capacity and increases the spacing between asthma attacks.

Keywords

• Asthma
• Intercrise period
• Respiratory fisioterapy
• Fitness
• respiratory training