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- Title
Obesidade abdominal e o sistema respiratório.
- Authors
Jordão, Maycon Rafael Zanoni; Ribeiro, Jaqueline Nolasco; Gimenes, Camila; Pessoa, Bruna Varanda; Jamami, Maurício; Martinelli, Bruno
- Abstract
Introduction: The field of pneumology pointed out the association of respiratory function with obesity. The organic changes due to obesity imply changes in the respiratory, immunomodulatory, metabolic (skeletal musculature, oxygen consumption and carbon dioxide production) and circulatory systems. The aim of his study was a review about abdominal obesity and respiratory system. Methods: Literature review using the Scielo, Bireme, Pubmed and Scopus databases, and the following descriptors: circulatory and respiratory physiological phenomena; respiratory function tests and abdominal obesity, no limit to the year of publication and language. Results: Obesity can affect the respiratory system independent of pulmonary parenchyma condition. In obese individuals, the breathing mechanism is impaired, because the excess of fat that lines the chest and occupy the abdomen makes it difficult for the respiratory musculature to function. Abdominal obesity is not only an aesthetic or metabolic factor, but also a mechanical factor that can compromise respiratory muscle function and consequently lung function. The changes in respiratory function most frequently found in obesity are: reduction of expiratory reserve volume, vital capacity, functional residual capacity and total lung capacity. Besides the mechanical, respiratory and cardiovascular impact, obesity also interferes with the stimulation and control of the autonomic nervous system. Conclusion: Abdominal obesity is interrelated to respiratory factors from central respiratory control to limitation of respiratory constituents and can cause restrictive and obstructive respiratory disorder.
- Subjects
RESPIRATORY disease risk factors; OBESITY complications; BLOOD circulation; CARBON dioxide; MEDLINE; MUSCULOSKELETAL system; ONLINE information services; SYSTEMATIC reviews; OXYGEN consumption; ABDOMINAL adipose tissue
- Publication
Fisioterapia Brasil, 2018, Vol 19, Issue 6, p850
- ISSN
1518-9740
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.33233/fb.v19i6.1664