Asthma is the most common chronic disease found in children and young adults. Clinically, asthma is characterized by symptoms of
shortness of breath, wheeze and cough, and episodes of worsening of symptoms. The objective of asthma treatment is to achieve and
maintain control of the disease and to reduce symptoms. In most cases the symptoms can be controlled with inhalers, but IMT may
assist treatment. For people with other chronic respiratory diseases, IMT significantly increases the strength of the inspiratory muscles,
reduces dyspnoea and improves quality of life. It is unclear whether inspiratory muscle training has similar benefits in individuals with
asthma.