Effects of Respiratory Physiotherapy in Individuals with AIDS

Abstract

HIV/AIDS is a chronic condition that affects the immune system, predisposing individuals to opportunistic infections and particularly respiratory complications. The aim of this review is to examine the effects of respiratory physiotherapy and rehabilitation interventions on respiratory functions, exercise capacity, and quality of life in individuals with HIV/AIDS. The literature indicates that rehabilitation approaches including inspiratory muscle training, breathing exercises, and aerobic exercise programs improve respiratory muscle strength, reduce dyspnea, and enhance pulmonary function. These interventions also contribute to increased exercise capacity, improved functional independence, and better quality of life. However, limitations such as small sample sizes and heterogeneous intervention protocols highlight the need for stronger evidence. In conclusion, respiratory physiotherapy is considered an effective and complementary approach in the management of HIV/AIDS.

Keywords

• HIV
• AIDS
• rehabilitation
• respiratory

AIDS’li Bireylerde Solunum Fizyoterapisinin Etkileri

Abstract

HIV/AIDS, bağışıklık sistemini etkileyerek bireyleri fırsatçı enfeksiyonlara ve özellikle solunum sistemi komplikasyonlarına yatkın hale getiren kronik bir hastalıktır. Bu derleme çalışmasının amacı, HIV/AIDS’li bireylerde solunum fizyoterapisi ve rehabilitasyon uygulamalarının solunum fonksiyonları, egzersiz kapasitesi ve yaşam kalitesi üzerindeki etkilerini incelemektir. Literatür incelendiğinde, inspiratuar kas eğitimi, solunum egzersizleri ve aerobik egzersiz programlarını içeren rehabilitasyon yaklaşımlarının solunum kas kuvvetini artırdığı, dispneyi azalttığı ve akciğer fonksiyonlarını iyileştirdiği görülmektedir. Ayrıca bu uygulamaların egzersiz kapasitesini artırarak bireylerin fonksiyonel bağımsızlığını desteklediği ve yaşam kalitesini olumlu yönde etkilediği bildirilmektedir. Bununla birlikte mevcut çalışmaların sınırlı örneklem büyüklükleri ve heterojen müdahale protokolleri içermesi, daha güçlü kanıtlara ihtiyaç olduğunu göstermektedir. Sonuç olarak, solunum fizyoterapisi HIV/AIDS yönetiminde etkili ve tamamlayıcı bir yaklaşım olarak değerlendirilmektedir.

Keywords

• HIV
• AIDS
• rehabilitasyon
• solunum

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