Lupus & antiphospholipid syndrome
The effect of respiratory muscle training on respiratory muscle strength, diaphragm thickness/mobility, and exercise capacity in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus and associated shrinking lung syndrome
Authors' conclusion
This is the first case series showing the beneficial effects of IMT on respiratory muscle strength, diaphragm thickness/mobility, peripheral muscle thickness/strength, and exercise capacity in patients with SLE.
Study context
- Population
- Patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and associated shrinking lung syndrome (SLS)
- Participants
- 3 patients
- Outcome
- Effects of IMT
Main finding
As reported in the abstract
- Significant improvement in respiratory muscle strength, functional exercise capacity, peripheral muscle strength, peripheral muscle thickness, diaphragm muscle thickness and diaphragm muscle mobility
Observational data: associations, not effects.
Original publication
The effect of respiratory muscle training on respiratory muscle strength, diaphragm thickness/mobility, and exercise capacity in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus and associated shrinking lung syndrome. Lupus. Published 9 January 2024. doi:10.
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