Home respiratory muscle training in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Objective And Background: The benefits of inspiratory muscle strength training in decreasing symptoms, disability or handicap of patients affected by COPD are not well established. The objective of this study was to assess the efficacy of the constant use of a new flow-volumetric inspiratory exerciser, named Respivol, in improving respiratory functional parameters in COPD patients.

Methods: Twenty consecutive ambulatory patients affected by COPD were enrolled.