Efecto de la espirometría incentiva y máscara PEP en la función pulmonar de mujeres tratadas de cáncer de mama con radioterapia:estudio de caso

Abstract

Background and objective Radiation-induced pulmonary toxicity is a common process following radiation therapy in breast cancer which is not usually considered. In the long term after the application of radiotherapy, a decrease in pulmonary tests and in carbon monoxide diffusing capacity has been found. It may lead to fatigue and intolerance to exercise in women surviving mammary carcinoma. The objective of this paper was to improve pulmonary function through a work programme with EI and mask of PEP in women treated for breast cancer with radiotherapy and describe if it has a beneficial effect on the tolerance to effort and the perception of fatigue. Cases description Five women who perceived fatigue after the application of radiotherapy. Intervention A domiciliary treatment was carried out based on the use of the EI and the PEP mask, working daily for 30minutes over 3 weeks. Result and discussion Treatment with IE and the PEP mask seems to improve the pulmonary effects induced by radiotherapy and increases exercise tolerance in women treated for breast cancer. However, the variability in the results obtained means that they cannot be conclusive.