Changes in oxidative stress from tracheal aspirates sampled during chest physical therapy in hospitalized intubated infant patients with pneumonia and secretion retention.

Objective: This study aimed to show the changes in oxidative stress and clinical condition from either chest physical therapy (CPT) or CPT with aerosol treatment in infant patients with pneumonia.

Methods: From 52 intubated patients, three groups were composed: groups A, B, and C comprising 21 patients aged 5.3±0.

Effects of manual percussion during postural drainage on lung volumes and metabolic status in healthy subjects.

Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the influence of manual percussion during three different positions of postural drainage (PD) on lung volumes and metabolic status.

Methods: Twenty six healthy volunteers (13 women and 13 men), with a mean age of 20.15 ± 1.

Altered pain sensitivity in elderly women with chronic neck pain.

Background: Age-related changes occur in both the peripheral and central nervous system, yet little is known about the influence of chronic pain on pain sensitivity in older persons. The aim of this study was to investigate pain sensitivity in elders with chronic neck pain compared to healthy elders.

Methods: Thirty elderly women with chronic neck pain and 30 controls were recruited.