Pulmonary function and functional capacity of illicit drug users in detoxification process
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https://doi.org/10.11606/issn.2176-7262.v49i2p189-193Keywords:
Substance-Related Disorders. Drug Users. Respiratory Function Tests. ExerciseAbstract
Importance of the problem: The use of psychoactive substances represents a public health problem, causing complications that go beyond the social. Aim: Investigate the pulmonary function and functional capacity of drug addicts admitted to a rehabilitation center. Methods: Case reports with 13 men (24 ± 2.9 years), drug users and abstinence time of up to nine months, perform a protocol consisting of sociodemographic interview, spirometry and six minute walk test. Results: In the six-minute walk test, traveled on average 129% of the scheduled distance and pulmonary function showed no impairment. The majority began substance use in adolescence; in addition, presented the combined substance use and family history of consumption of psychoactive substances and alcohol. Comments: The findings suggest that the use of illegal drugs for less in twenty years does not alter pulmonary function and functional capacityDownloads
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2016-04-02
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Palú M, Santos K dos, Scalco JC, Cani KC, Santos JJA dos. Pulmonary function and functional capacity of illicit drug users in detoxification process. Medicina (Ribeirão Preto) [Internet]. 2016 Apr. 2 [cited 2024 May 18];49(2):189-93. Available from: https://revistas.usp.br/rmrp/article/view/118414