Inspiratory muscle training in obstructive lung disease

Inspiratory muscle training in obstructive lung disease: how to implement and what to expect

Inspiratory muscle training may increase peak inspiratory flow in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

BACKGROUND When choosing a specific inhalation device for a chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patient, the internal airflow resistance and the ability of the patient to overcome it and to create an optimal inspiratory flow are essential. OBJECTIVES The purpose of the present study was to investigate: (1) the peak inspiratory flow (PIF) that a patient with COPD can generate while br...

Cycle ergometer and inspiratory muscle training in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

In patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) the intensity of aerobic training is limited by dyspnea. Improving strength of the inspiratory muscles could enhance aerobic exercise training by reducing exercise-related dyspnea. We examined effects of home-based inspiratory muscle training (IMT) and cycle ergometry training (CET) in 53 patients with moderate to severe COPD (FEV(1)...

Inspiratory muscle training in adults with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a systematic review.

The purpose of this study was to conduct a systematic review to determine the effect of inspiratory muscle training (IMT) on inspiratory muscle strength and endurance, exercise capacity, dyspnea and quality of life for adults with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). A systematic review of the literature was conducted according the Cochrane Collaboration protocol using Medline and CINA...

Inspiratory muscle training in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Where are we?

We read with great interest the study by Battaglia et al. which assessed the effectiveness of a new volumetric exerciser for improving some respiratory function parameters in patients with COPD. The purpose of this letter is to comment on what we consider to be important about the effectiveness of inspiratory muscle training (IMT) for improving the strength and endurance of respiratory muscles....