Resistive Expiratory Muscle Training in COPD Patients

Effects of Resistive Expiratory Muscle Training on Pulmonary Functions in Patients With COPD Patients

• To determine effects of resistive expiratory muscle training on pulmonary functions in Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients
• To determine effects of resistive expiratory muscle training on maximum expiratory pressure in COPD patients
• To determine effects of resistive expiratory muscle training on quality of life in COPD patients

Inclusion Criteria:

• COPD patients (GOLD criteria - moderate, moderately severe)
• Borg scale < 4

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patients with Orthopedic disease
• Neurological disease,
• Cognitive impairment (Mini-Mental State Examination < 22) ,
• Heart diseases,
• Pulmonary fibrosis
• Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome.
• Acute and chronic infections