Evaluation of pulmonary function and respiratory muscular strength of chemical dependents in treatment

Abstract

Introduction: the number of crack use in the Brazilian population has increased annually. Objective: to characterize the profile of the population being treated at the Psychosocial Care Center for Alcohol and Other Drugs (CAPS /AD), for crack use in the city of Maringá and to evaluate the pulmonary function and respiratory muscle strength of these individuals. Method: This is a cross-sectional, quantitative and observational study with 15 crack-dependent individuals under treatment. The presence of respiratory signs and symptoms and previous habits, pulmonary function and respiratory muscle strength were evaluated. Results: Among the results found, 60% of the individuals did not present ventilatory disorders, 13.3% had adequate FVC, 40.0% had adequate FEV1, and the same percentage had adequate IT. 66.7% had adequate PI max and PE max. Conclusion: the results obtained with this study did not present significant alterations for pulmonary function and respiratory muscle strength of the majority of users under treatment in CAPS/AD.