Inspiratory muscle training and asthma
Inspiratory muscles can be trained for both strength and
endurance with an external resistive device.8 Exerciseinduced
bronchoconstriction (EIB) as well as chronic bronchoconstriction
in asthmatics is associated with increased
inspiratory muscle work. It is reasonable to suggest that
increasing the strength of the inspiratory muscles in people
with asthma may reduce the intensity of dyspnea and improves
exercise tolerance.10 It is possible that a loss of
muscle mass, including the respiratory muscles, occurs in
asthmatics, related to the effects of treatment with corticosteroids.
8 So, it may be a suitable target for training.