Comparison of Respiratory Parameters of Physically Disabled and Healthy Children

Abstract

Objective: The aim of this study was to compare the respiratory parameters of physically disabled and healthy children. Methods:The study included 25 children. Of these children, 13 were physically disabled and 12 were healthy children. The BTL-08 spirometry device was used for measuring the respiratory values of the children. The gross motor function classification system (GMFCS) and manual ability classification system (MACS) levels were determined.Results: A statistically significant difference was found between the respiratory parameters of physically disabled and healthy children in relation to the restrictive patterns (p<0.001). The values of forced vital capacity (%FVC) were found to be better in children with GMFCS level 2 and lower than children with level 3 and above (p<0.05). Conclusion:In addition to the rehabilitation program for physically disabled children, a pulmonary rehabilitation program aiming to conduct respiratory training and increase the respiratory capacity would be useful.

Serebral Palsili Çocuklarda Fonksiyonel Seviye, Gövde Kontrolü ve Solunum Fonksiyonları Arasındaki İlişki

“…The poor coordination pattern that accompanies the respiratory muscles causes decreases in cardiopulmonary capacity and respiratory volume in children with CP who have respiratory problems [11]. In the study in which the respiratory function of children with diparetic and spastic hemiparetic CP was compared with healthy children, it was shown that there was a decrease in the respiratory capacity of children with CP and a statistical significance in FEV1, FVC, PEF values between the groups [12]. In the present study, we investigated and compare trunk control and respiratory functions of children with CP who we classified according to their functional levels.…”