Publications by authors named "Seyma Mutlu"
Background And Objectives: Patients with primary ciliary dyskinesia (PCD) have a reduction in exercise capacity from the early stages. Although there are studies investigating these patients' lower extremity exercise capacity using various methodologies, there needs to be more research on the functional exercise capacity of the upper extremities. This study aimed to compare pulmonary function, upper extremity functional exercise capacity, muscle oxygenation, muscle strength, and physical activity level in children with PCD and controls.
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- Kartagener's syndrome (KS) is a specific type of primary ciliary dyskinesia (PCD) characterized by bronchiectasis, situs inversus totalis, and sinusitis, which can impact respiratory and physical functions in children.
- The study compared respiratory function, exercise capacity, muscle strength, and physical activity levels among children with KS, those with PCD without KS, and healthy controls, showing significant differences in several measures of pulmonary function and exercise performance.
- Results indicated that children with KS had more severe impairments in pulmonary function and activity levels compared to controls, while muscle strength and endurance remained relatively similar across groups, highlighting the need for tailored rehabilitation strategies.