Results: 29

The influence of inspiratory muscle training combined with the Pilates method on lung function in elderly women: A randomized controlled trial

Clinics; 73 (), 2018
OBJECTIVE: Aging is progressive, and its effects on the respiratory system include changes in the composition of the connective tissues of the lung that influence thoracic and lung compliance. The Powerbreathe® K5 is a device used for inspiratory muscle training with resistance adapted to the level of t...

Airway positive pressure vs. exercises with inspiratory loading focused on pulmonary and respiratory muscular functions in the postoperative period of bariatric surgery

ABCD (São Paulo, Impr.); 31 (2), 2018
ABSTRACT Background: Bariatric surgery can trigger postoperative pulmonary complications due to factors inherent to the procedure, mainly due to diaphragmatic dysfunction. Aim: To evaluate and compare the effects of two levels of positive pressure and exercises with inspiratory load on lung function, i...

Estrés oxidativo, función pulmonar y exposición a contaminantes atmosféricos en escolares mexicanos con y sin asma

Salud pública Méx; 59 (6), 2017
Resumen: Objetivo: Evaluar la asociación entre la exposición a contaminantes atmosféricos y marcadores de estrés oxidativo, por un lado, y la función pulmonar, por el otro, en escolares, con y sin asma, de las ciudades de Salamanca y León, en Guanajuato, México. Material y métodos: Se realiza...

Longitudinal study of lung function in pregnant women: Influence of parity and smoking

Clinics; 72 (10), 2017
OBJECTIVES: To evaluate pulmonary function in the first and third trimesters of pregnancy and analyze the influence of parity and smoking on spirometry parameters. METHODS: This longitudinal prospective study included a cohort of 120 pregnant women. The inclusion criteria were as follows: singleton preg...

Functional respiratory imaging after neostigmine- or sugammadex-enhanced recovery from neuromuscular blockade in the anesthetised rat: a randomised controlled pilot study

Rev. bras. anestesiol; 67 (5), 2017
Abstract Objectives Reductions in diaphragm activity are associated with the postoperative development of atelectasis. Neostigmine reversal is also associated with increased atelectasis. We assessed the effects of neostigmine, sugammadex, and spontaneous reversal on regional lung ventilation and airway ...

Influence of Smoking Consumption and Nicotine Dependence Degree in Cardiac Autonomic Modulation

Arq. bras. cardiol; 106 (6), 2016
Abstract Background: Smoking consumption alters cardiac autonomic function. Objective: Assess the influence of the intensity of smoking and the nicotine dependence degree in cardiac autonomic modulation evaluated through index of heart rate variability (HRV). Methods: 83 smokers, of both genders, bet...

Anti-inflammatory effects of Salvia plebeia R. Br extract in vitro and in ovalbumin-induced mouse model

Biol. Res; 49 (), 2016
BACKGROUND: Asthma is an increasing global health problem, and novel strategies to prevent or ameliorate the condition are needed. Here, the effects of 80 % ethanol extracts of Salvia plebeia R. Br. (SE) on an induced inflammatory response were investigated RESULTS: Salvia plebeia R. Br. inhibited produc...

Schistosoma mansoni: migration patterns in normal and immunized swiss webster mice, by means of autoradiographic analysis

Mem. Inst. Oswaldo Cruz; 82 (supl.4), 1987