O papel da fisioterapia respiratória em crianças de 8 a 12 anos com fibrose cística: revisão de literatura

Abstract

The aim of this study was to learn more about Cystic Fibrosis (CF) and the possible forms of physiotherapeutic treatment. Method: This is a narrative literature review. Electronic databases were used: SCIELO, PUBMED and GOOGLE ACADEMIC, in the temporal cut from 2007 to 2022. In the data collection, the following descriptors were used: cystic fibrosis, respiratory physiotherapy and aerobic exercises. Articles related to CF assessments and treatment, published in Portuguese and English, were selected. Results: Chest physiotherapy is recommended and is effective in patientsof all age groups with the disease. Because it has effective techniques for secretion expectoration, muscle strengthening and ventilation distribution, however, long-term scientific confirmation of the effects of each maneuver is still necessary. Conclusion: The current treatments most used according to the articles found were postural drainage, vibrocompression, autogenic drainage, acceleration of expiratory flow, total slow expiration with open glottis, positive expiratory pressure mask and aerobic exercises. They are important to alleviate the respiratory symptoms that CF presents, avoiding possible complications in the lungs and other organs.