Abstract
In-hospital stay, even if short, is associated with functional impairment in elders. Measurement of maximal inspiratory pressure (MIP) is a simple, quick and noninvasive clinical procedure for determining inspiratory muscle strength. Aging, general weakness, disease and extended bed hospital state reduce MIP, exercise tolerance, dyspnea and functional capacity. The AGECAR Plus (randomized clinical trial including patients over 74) sub-analysis study aims to evaluate the inspiratory basal capacity and efficacy of the personalized inspiratory muscle training in addition of physical exercise program during hospitalization for acute disease. Preliminary results suggest significant improvement in MIP. The effects of the intervention on the MIP reveal differences by sex.
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Cite this article as: European Respiratory Journal 2021; 58: Suppl. 65, PA2004.
This abstract was presented at the 2021 ERS International Congress, in session “Prediction of exacerbations in patients with COPD”.
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