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Respiratory function in patients post-infection by COVID-19: a systematic review and meta-analysisRespiratory function in patients post-infection by COVID-19: a systematic review and meta-analysis
(Elsevier, 2021-08)
Background: Evidence suggests lungs as the organ most affected by coronavirus disease 2019
(COVID-19). The literature on previous coronavirus infections reports that patients may experience persistent ...
Interventions across the retirement transition for improving well-being: A scoping reviewInterventions across the retirement transition for improving well-being: A scoping review
(MDPI, 2020-06)
Background: The work-to-retirement transition involves a process of psychologically and behaviorally distancing oneself from the workforce that is often accompanied by other social changes, which can ...
Acupoint transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation in hospitalized COPD patients with severe dyspnoea: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial
(BioMed Central, 2019-12)
Background
Acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AECOPD) is a major cause of hospital admissions and dyspnoea is its main symptom. Some studies have concluded that a new modality ...
Chest physiotherapy for acute bronchiolitis in paediatric patients between 0 and 24 months old (Review)
(John Wiley & Sons, 2016)
Background
This Cochrane review was first published in 2005 and updated in 2007, 2012 and now 2015. Acute bronchiolitis is the leading cause of medical emergencies during winter in children younger than ...
Myofunctional therapy (oropharyngeal exercises) for obstructive sleep apnoea
(John Wiley & Sons, 2019-10)
This is a protocol for a Cochrane Review (Intervention). The objectives are as follows:
To evaluate the benefits and harms of myofunctional therapy (oropharyngeal exercises) for the treatment of obstructive ...
Depressive symptoms, fatigue and social relationships influenced physical activity in frail older community-dwellers during the spanish lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic
(MDPI, 2021-01)
Due to the dramatic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, Spain underwent a strict lockdown (March–May 2020). How the lockdown modified older adults’ physical activity (PA) has been poorly described. This ...
Differences in peak cough flow values assessed by mouthpiece and facemask on healthy subjects
(Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte, 2016-04)
Background: Coughing is the most important mechanism for evacuating mucus secretions from the airways. Its efficacy directly depends on the Peak Cough Flow (PCF), the maximum air-flow generated during ...
Interventions across the retirement transition for improving well-being: a scoping review protocol
(BioMed Central, 2019-09)
Introduction The work-to-retirement transition involves a process of psychologically and behaviourally distancing oneself from the workforce that is often accompanied by other social changes. The person ...
Acupuncture techniques for COPD: a systematic review
(BioMed Central, 2020-05)
Background
This is the second part of a large spectrum systematic review which aims to identify and assess the evidence for the efficacy of non-pharmacological acupuncture techniques in the treatment ...
Respiratory muscle training in patients with obstructive sleep apnoea: a systematic review and meta-analysis
(MDPI, 2022-04)
Background: Effective treatments for obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) include positive pressure, weight loss, oral appliances, surgery, and exercise. Although the involvement of the respiratory muscles ...