Journal of cardiopulmonary rehabilitation and prevention
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J Cardiopulm Rehabil Prev · May 2015
Randomized Controlled TrialInspiratory muscle training in pulmonary arterial hypertension.
The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of inspiratory muscle training (IMT) on functional capacity, respiratory muscle strength, pulmonary function, quality of life, and fatigue and dyspnea perception in patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). ⋯ Inspiratory muscle training promotes significant improvements in respiratory muscle strength and functional capacity, thus resulting in a reduction of dyspnea during activities of daily living and less fatigue in PAH patients. Inspiratory muscle training is a clinically practical treatment for PAH without any complications.