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Havenga, L.

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

Clinical Context and Key FindingsO_LIHome-based COPD managment, as provided by certified home-health providers, represents a cornerstone of patient care.\nC_LIO_LIResporatory 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.\nC_LIO_LIThis 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.\nC_LI

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