Bronchodilator response assessment through impulse oscillometry system and spirometry in children and adolescents with cystic fibrosis.

Objective: To investigate the effect of bronchodilator on the respiratory mechanics and pulmonary function of children and adolescents with cystic fibrosis.

Methods: Cross-sectional study on clinically stable children and adolescents with cystic fibrosis aged from six to 15 years. Participants underwent impulse oscillometry and spirometry evaluations before and 15 minutes after bronchodilator inhalation.

Comparison of the modified shuttle walk test in children with cystic fibrosis and healthy controls.

Objective: To evaluate and compare performance in the modified shuttle walk test (MSWT) with cardiorespiratory parameters and respiratory muscle strength in children with cystic fibrosis (CF) and healthy controls.

Methods: A cross-sectional study with children divided into the CF group (CFG) and healthy control group (HCG). Two MSWTs were performed and the data from the test with the longest distance walked and its cardiorespiratory parameters (blood pressure, respiratory rate, heart rate (HR), oxygen saturation, and dyspnea sensation) were considered, the last three every 4 levels.

Do impulse oscillometry parameters differ between children and adolescents with symptoms of rhinitis and those without?

Objective: To compare impulse oscillometry parameters between healthy children and adolescents with symptoms of rhinitis and those without.

Methods: This was a cross-sectional analytical study of healthy individuals 7-14 years of age. Health status was determined through the use of questionnaires.

Standard reference and percentiles of maximum respiratory pressures values of healthy children aged 7-10 years.

Objective: This study aims to present standard reference for values of maximum respiratory pressures of healthy schoolchildren, according to gender.

Methods: This is a cross-sectional study involving healthy children aged 7-10 years. Data of body mass and height were evaluated to calculate body mass index (BMI).

Evaluation of cardiopulmonary system outcomes in children with developmental coordination disorder: A systematic review.

Background: children with Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) tend to avoid physical activity, which can affect their health and well-being.

Aim: Conduct a systematic review to identify, synthesize and compile data from the literature on the evaluation of the cardiopulmonary system in children with DCD.

Method: According to PRISMA guidelines, we searched for articles indexed in PubMed, LILACS, Scopus, Web of Science, and Cochrane Library.

Coughing and diaphragmatic breathing exercise: What is the repercussion on respiratory mechanics of children and adolescents with cystic fibrosis?

Introduction: The aim of this study was to investigate the immediate effect of coughing episodes and diaphragmatic breathing exercise (DBE) on respiratory mechanics of children/adolescents with cystic fibrosis (CF).

Methods: It is a cross-sectional analytical study that occurred in a reference center for children with CF. Forty-five children/adolescents with CF (60% male; mean age 10.

Immediate effect of inhalation therapy combined with oscillatory positive expiratory pressure on the respiratory system of children with cystic fibrosis.

Introduction: It is recommended the association of inhalation therapies and physiotherapy on the management of cystic fibrosis (CF); however, it is still necessary to understand the effect on respiratory mechanics of these therapies combined. This study aimed to evaluate the immediate effect of inhalation with Dornase-Alfa (DNase) and hypertonic saline solution (HSS), as well as the impact of these inhalation therapies associated with an oral high-frequency oscillation (OHFO) physiotherapy device, on the respiratory mechanics of children and adolescents with CF.

Method: Children/adolescents with CF were allocated into two groups (DNaseG and HSSG), where they performed inhalation therapy before using the OHFO device for physiotherapy.

Reliability of impulse oscillometry parameters in healthy children and in children with cystic fibrosis.

Introduction & Aims: Impulse oscillometry system (IOS) is an instrument developed to evaluate the mechanical lung properties. It has been reported that to analyse the exam in a proper way it is necessary to carry out more than one measure. However, studies addressing the standardisation are still scarce.

REPRODUCIBILITY OF PHYSIOLOGICAL VARIABLES OF THE SIX-MINUTE WALK TEST IN HEALTHY STUDENTS.

Objective: To verify the reproducibility of the six-minute walk test (6MWT) performance and its physiological variables in healthy students.

Methods: This is as prospective cross-sectional study. The sample consisted of healthy students aged 6-12 years old from public and private schools in the region of Florianópolis City, Santa Catarina State, (Southern Brazil).

Use of portable gas analyzers during pediatric field testing.

Objective: To compare performance and cardiorespiratory responses in field tests performed by healthy children, with and without the use of a portable gas analyzer (PGA), and to analyze the reproducibility of the tests.

Method: The study included healthy children aged 6 to 14 years old. The sample was divided into children who underwent field tests (modified shuttle walk test [MSWT], 6-minute walk test [6MWT], and ADL-Glittre for pediatrics [TGlittre-P]) without PGA (GS) and children who carried the equipment K4b -COSMED, Rome, Italy (GK).

Pediatric Glittre ADL-test in cystic fibrosis: Physiological parameters and respiratory mechanics.

: To evaluate the functional capacity in children and adolescents with cystic fibrosis (CF) through the pediatric Glittre ADL-test (TGlittre-P) and its implications for respiratory mechanics, physiological parameters and clinical markers. : Impulse oscillometry system (IOS) parameters, vital signs (heart rate, respiratory rate and blood pressure), perception of dyspnea and peripheral oxygen saturation (SpO) were assessed before and immediately after the TGlittre-P. Test performance was correlated with age, quality of life, disease severity, nutrition, spirometry and IOS parameters.

IMPULSE OSCILLOMETRY AND SPIROMETRY IN SCHOOLERS SUBMITTED TO THE SIX-MINUTE WALK TEST.

Objective: To verify repercussions of submaximal exercise testing on respiratory mechanics and pulmonary function in schoolchildren.

Methods: Cross-sectional study, with children aged 7 to 14 years, who had their respiratory mechanics assessed by impulse oscillometry (IOS), and pulmonary function by spirometry. They performed the six-minute walk test (6MWT), as per the standards by the American Thoracic Society.