Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis

Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis

The effectiveness of Respiratory Muscle Training has been shown in 2 studies comparing RMT with pulmonary rehabilitation or an exercise regime to exercise alone over 8 to 12 weeks. Additional benefits that can be attributed to RMT are improved dyspnea scores before and after exercise, increase respiratory muscle strength, improved exercise capacity and quality of life.




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