THE EFFECT OF SPELETHERAPY ON CLINICAL-FUNCTIONAL INDICATORS IN CHILDREN WITH BRONCHIAL ASTHMA

Abstract

The article presents the results of the research conducted to study the impact of speleotherapy on the clinical picture and indicators of respiratory function in patients with mild and moderate bronchial asthma. The study included 80 children and adolescents aged 5 to 18 years with atopic bronchial asthma. 50 patients underwent speleotherapy, while 30 received only basic treatment. In patients, the lung function was assessed spirometry and clinical symptoms were assessed using the ACT questionnaire. In the group where speleotherapy was performed, with a mild form of the disease, daytime symptoms decreased by 2,9 times, night-by 5,2 times (p<0,001), ACT-by 24,1±0,2 (p<0,001) points. In patients with a moderate form of the disease after speleotherapy, daytime symptoms decreased by 2,7 times (p<0,001), and night symptoms decreased by 3,0 times. ACT after speleotherapy in this group increased by 23,1±0,3 (p<0,001) points. As a result of the course of speleotherapy, the indicators of the lung function of patients also have been improved. The data obtained during the study indicate the high efficiency of speleotherapy used in the complex treatment of children with bronchial asthma.