Inspiratory muscle training improves pulmonary functions and respiratory muscle strength in healthy male smokers
The aim of the present study is to investigate the effects of inspiratory muscle training (IMT)
on pulmonary function and respiratory muscle strength of both healthy smokers and
nonsmokers. Forty-two healthy males (16 in the IMT smokers group [IMT S], 16 in the IMT
nonsmokers group [IMT N], and 10 in the placebo group) participated in the present study.
Using a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled design, IMT S and IMT N underwent 4
weeks of 30 breaths twice daily at 50%(+ 5% increase each week) of maximum inspiratory …
on pulmonary function and respiratory muscle strength of both healthy smokers and
nonsmokers. Forty-two healthy males (16 in the IMT smokers group [IMT S], 16 in the IMT
nonsmokers group [IMT N], and 10 in the placebo group) participated in the present study.
Using a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled design, IMT S and IMT N underwent 4
weeks of 30 breaths twice daily at 50%(+ 5% increase each week) of maximum inspiratory …