Effects of respiratory muscle training on respiratory function and functional outcomes in patients with myasthenia gravis: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Respiratory muscle training is a structured intervention designed to enhance respiratory muscle function, but robust evidence on its effects in myasthenia gravis remains limited. This systematic review evaluates the impact of respiratory muscle training on respiratory function and functional outcomes in patients with myasthenia gravis.

Methods

A comprehensive search of six databases was conducted without date restrictions until May 1, 2025, to identify studies meeting inclusion criteria: (1) myasthenia gravis patients aged ≥18 years, (2) respiratory muscle training involving inspiratory and expiratory muscle training, (3) outcomes on respiratory muscle strength, respiratory muscle endurance, pulmonary function tests, and functional outcome, (4) study designs like

SUBMITTER: Bi ZT 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12507586 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature