Table 2.
Parameter | Before IMT, Mean±SD | After IMT, Mean±SD | P Value |
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MIP, cm H2O | 69±22a | 103±32 | <0.001 |
MEP, cm H2O | 67±23 | 73±33 | 0.10 |
Change in MIP, cm H2O | 36±24 | … | … |
Percentage change in MIP, % | 61±46 | … | … |
IMT indicates inspiratory muscle training; MEP, maximal expiratory pressure; MIP, maximal inspiratory pressure.
Male, 74±38 cm H2O; female, 62±11 cm H2O.