Respiratory Muscle Training Improves Speech and Pulmonary Function in COPD Patients in a Home Health Setting - a Pilot Study

Abstract

Clinical Context and Key FindingsHome-based COPD managment, as provided by certified home-health providers, represents a cornerstone of patient care.Resporatory muscle trainig (RMT) reduces symptoms of COPD and improves underlying respiratory muscle weakness, and may be a beneficial adjunct of standard of care treatment plans.This 4 Week pilot study shows that RMT in combination with a standard of care home-based COPD management program can improve pulmonary and speech functions.