Reference Respiratory Muscle Strength Values and a Prediction Equation Using Physical Functions for Pulmonary Rehabilitation in Korea.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In Korea, tests for evaluating respiratory muscle strength are based on other countries' clinical experience or standards, which can lead to subjective evaluations. When evaluating respiratory function based on the standards of other countries, several variables, such as the race and cultures of different countries, make it difficult to apply these standards. The purpose of this study was to propose objective respiratory muscle strength standards and predicted values for healthy Korean adults based on age, height, weight, and muscle strength, by measuring maximal inspiratory pressure (MIP), maximal expiratory pressure (MEP), and peak cough flow (PCF).

Methods

This cross-sectional study analyzed MIP, MEP, and PCF in 360 people, each group comprising 30 adult men an

SUBMITTER: Park TS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10578989 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature