EFFECTS OF A RESPIRATORY PHYSIOTHERAPY PROTOCOL ON PULMONARY CAPACITY, FUNCTIONAL CAPACITY AND QUALITY OF LIFE IN HEMODIALYSIS PATIENTS

Chronic kidney disease and own dialysis can result in changes in almost all body systems. In the respiratory system, the changes affect the respiratory drive, lung mechanics, muscle strength and gas exchange. Respiratory physiotherapy may be an important strategy in improving lung function and w...

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Main Authors: Bruna Taynara dos Santos Ribeiro, Marta Maria Delfino, Luís Henrique Sales Oliveira, Cristiane Costa Fonseca, José Raimundo Silva
Format: Article
Language:Portuguese
Published: Universidade Estadual do Sudoeste da Bahia 2015-02-01
Series:Revista Saúde.com
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Online Access:http://www.uesb.br/revista/rsc/ojs/index.php/rsc/article/view/243/282