From the closing abstract passage
“We conclude that 4-wk IMT in a pulmonary rehabilitation setting improves inspiratory muscle endurance in patients with COPD without changing pulmonary function or exercise…”
A short excerpt, not the complete finding. Read the linked abstract for the comparison, measurements and context.
Publication details
- Record
- PubMed 3970455
- Publication types
- Controlled Clinical Trial · Clinical Trial
- Indexed subjects
- Diaphragm · Intercostal Muscles · Lung Diseases, Obstructive · Exercise Test · Inspiratory Capacity
- Source record checked
- 2026-10-16
Publication type and subject indexing describe the record; they are not a quality grade or proof of a benefit. An abstract does not replace a review of the full methods and results.
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