Avaliação da capacidade respiratória de sujeitos em situação de vulnerabilidade, atendidos pelo Sistema Único de Saúde, em um Centro de Atenção Psicossocial Álcool e Drogas : CAPS III em Santa Cruz do Sul - Rio Grande do Sul.

Abstract

Introduction: The abuse of psychoactive substances, understood as a mental disorder, has become a worldwide concern due to its high impact, frequency and health risks to users. Objective: evaluate whether respiratory capacity, respiratory muscle strength, is modified in subjects with a history of illicit drug use Methods: The research is of a quantitative nature, with descriptive observational delimitation, of the control case type. Pulmonary volumes and capacities were assessed by a spirometry test. The Respiratory Muscle Strength was evaluated by a manuovacuometer and the participants answered a Respiratory Symptomatology Questionnaire. Results: Pulmonary volumes are significantly reduced for FEV1, FEV1 / FVC, FEV 25-75%, and PEF, in subjects with a history of drug addiction when compared to healthy subjects. Respiratory muscle strength expressed in MIP (p <0.01), predicted (p <0.01) and MEP (p = 0.05) also decreased in this population. Conclusion: Pulmonary volumes and capacities and inspiratory muscle strength were reduced in subjects with a history of illicit drug use when compared to healthy individuals.