High-intensity inspiratory muscle training in bronchiectasis: A randomized controlled trial.

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: Inspiratory muscle training (IMT) enhances velocity of inspiratory muscle contraction and modifies inspiratory and expiratory time. This study aimed to examine the impact of high-intensity IMT (H-IMT) on exercise capacity in bronchiectasis. METHODS: Forty-five patients were included. Lung function, respiratory muscle strength and endurance, exercise capacity, dyspnoea, fatigue and quality of life (QOL) were evaluated. Patients were randomized into two groups: H-IMT and control groups. Twenty-three patients underwent H-IMT for 8 weeks, using threshold loading with a target workload of maximal inspiratory pressure (MIP) of at least 70%, with 3-min cycles (as 2-min training: 1-min rest intervals) for 21 min. There was a total period of 14 min of loaded breathing and 7 min of recovery. The control group (n = 22) underwent low-intensity IMT at 10% of the initial MIP and was maintained at the same intensity until the end of the training. RESULTS: After training, both MIP and maximal expiratory pressure (MEP) and the incremental shuttle walk distance were increased in the H-IMT group compared with the control group (P < 0.05). There was a significant difference in constant threshold load, time and pressure-time units in the H-IMT group (P < 0.05) but not in the control group (P > 0.05). A significant decrease was found in fatigue in both groups (P < 0.05). The Leicester Cough Questionnaire social score for the H-IMT group decreased significantly after the treatment (P < 0.05). CONCLUSION: The H-IMT increased exercise capacity in patients with non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis. It has also positive effects on respiratory muscle strength and endurance, and social aspects of QOL.

Listening to motivational music while walking elicits more positive affective response in patients with cystic fibrosis.

OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of motivational and relaxation music on affective responses during exercise in patients with cystic fibrosis (CF). METHODS: Thirty-seven patients with CF performed the 6-min walk test (6MWT) under three experimental conditions: listening to no music, relaxation music, and motivational music. 6-min distance × body weight product (6MWORK) was calculated for each trial. Patients' affective responses during exercise was evaluated with Feeling Scale (FS). The motivational qualities of music were evaluated with the Brunel Music Rating Inventory-2 (BMRI-2). RESULTS: 6MWORK was significantly lower while listening to relaxation music compared to 6MWORK without music (p < 0.05). FS and BMRI-2 scores were significantly higher during 6MWT with motivational music than 6MWT with relaxation music (p < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS: Carefully selected motivational music can lead to positive affective response during exercise and increase the enjoyment of patients from exercises in CF.