Journal article
Respiratory Muscle Training in Chronic Airflow Limitation: A Meta-Analysis
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of respiratory muscle training on muscle strength and endurance, exercise capacity, and functional status in patients with chronic airflow limitation. Computerized bibliographic data bases (MEDLINE AND SCISEARCH) were searched for published clinical trails, and an independent review of 73 articles by two of the investigators identified 17 relevant randomized trials for inclusion. Study …
Authors
Smith K; Cook D; Guyatt GH; Madhavan J; Oxman AD
Journal
American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Vol. 145, No. 3, pp. 533–539
Publisher
American Thoracic Society
Publication Date
March 1992
DOI
10.1164/ajrccm/145.3.533
ISSN
1073-449X