A report from Reuters (USA) follows that people who suffer from COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) eg emphysema, may find that high intensity training of the muscles used for breathing can improve the muscle function and reduce the difficulty breathing.

It is said that the IMT (inspiratory muscle training) may be benefical to patients who find breathing difficult in daily living and fatigue due to other conditions which conditions such as arthritis which restricts the ability to participate in whole body activity.

The research found that patients following IMT training for 8 weeks showed significant improvements for COPD symptoms, however further research would be required.

Source : Reuters UK
Date : 24/05/2006

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