[The effect of cold exposure on the respiratory function in children suffering from inflammatory lung diseases]

Vopr Kurortol Fizioter Lech Fiz Kult. 1995 Jan-Feb:(1):9-11.
[Article in Russian]

Abstract

Single total (air bath, douche) and local (cooling of the feet with water) exposure to mild cold do not arise noticeable disorders of the respiration function in children suffering from recurrent and asthmatic bronchitis in remission. Local cold procedures improve bronchial patency while the exposure to heat results in its worsening.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Asthma / physiopathology
  • Asthma / rehabilitation
  • Bronchitis / physiopathology
  • Bronchitis / rehabilitation
  • Child
  • Cryotherapy / methods*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Pneumonia / physiopathology
  • Pneumonia / rehabilitation*
  • Recurrence
  • Respiration / physiology*