KINESIOTHERAPY IN THE REHABILITATION OF CHILDREN WITH RECURRENT OBSTRUCTIVE BRONCHITIS POST-COVID-19

Abstract

Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness of kinesiother apy in the rehabilitation of children with recurrent bron chial obstruction who have had COVID-19, by conducting spirometry. Material and methods: 72 children aged 7 to 15 years admitted to inpatient treatment with a diag nosis of “Obstructive bronchitis, recurrent course” were observed. The children were divided into two groups: an experimental group - 42 patients who, under the super vision of their parents and exercise therapy specialists, underwent a six-month course of comprehensive reha bilitation with the effective inclusion of kinesiotherapy, a comparison group - 30 children who were given tradition al recommendations upon discharge. Results: The chil dren showed a decrease in the number of hospitalizations, the frequency of recurrent bronchial obstruction and the duration of exacerbations, the doses were reduced or the drugs used were discontinued. The use of kinesiotherapy in patients with recurrent bronchial obstruction who have had COVID-19 increases the functionality of the respirato ry system and has a positive effect on rehabilitation. Con clusions: Physical training in the kinesiotherapy program reduces the incidence of intercurrent acute respiratory viral infections and the frequency of exacerbations of re current bronchitis.