Respiratory Muscle Training in CF Patients

Respiratory Muscle Training in Patients With Cystic Fibrosis

The present study aims at evaluating the effect of respiratory muscle training in adult patients with cystic fibrosis on lung function, exercise performance and quality of life.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Patients with a clinical diagnosis of cystic fibrosis
• Patients in steady state

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patients during exacerbation
• Patients treated by oral corticotherapy (>0.5 mg/kg/j during >7 days) during the past 2 months
• Pregnant patients