Effects of inspiratory muscle training in COPD patients: A systematic review and meta‐analysis

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Authors

Marc Beaumont · Centre Hospitalier des Pays de Morlaix

Patrice Forget · Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel

Françis Couturaud · Université Européenne de Bretagne

Grégory Reychler · Cliniques Universitaires Saint-Luc

Abstract

IMT using threshold devices improves inspiratory muscle strength, exercise capacity and quality of life, decreases dyspnea. However, there is no added effect of IMT on dyspnea during PR (compared with PR alone).

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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Research Respiratory Support and Mechanisms Dysphagia Assessment and Management

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Published in: The Clinical Respiratory Journal

Volume 12, Issue 7, pp. 2178-2188

DOI: 10.1111/crj.12905

Field-Weighted Citation Impact: 14.30

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Effects of inspiratory muscle training in COPD patients: A systematic review and meta‐analysis

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