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Perception of patients with interstitial lung diseases submitted to inspiratory muscle training
Jéssica Blanco Loures1, Marcella Guimarães Assis2, Hugo Leonardo Alves Pereira1
1Rehabilitation Sciences Program, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Brazil.
Background:
Although inspiratory muscle training reduces dyspnea in patients with chronic respiratory diseases, it was not yet evaluated in a sample composed exclusively of patients with interstitial lung diseases.
Objective:
To discuss the perception of patients with interstitial lung diseases about inspiratory muscle training intervention.
Methods:
This is a qualitative study. Data were collected using semi-structured interviews, transcribed, and analyzed by thematic analysis.
Results:
Fourteen patients (64 ± 7 years) with interstitial lung disease were interviewed. Average participation in the inspiratory muscle training program was 90% (range, 66-100%). Three themes were elaborated: 1) dyspnea and other symptoms in daily life (e.g. "I could not carry out a bag; I was very uncomfortable"); 2) less symptom and greater performance (e.g. "I wash and change my clothes, house cleaning, do everything without feeling anything"); and 3) IMT: a time dedicated to my health (e.g. "For me it was great because I saw my evolution every day").
Conclusion:
Patients noticed improvements in symptoms and performance related to daily activities. Despite initial difficulties, patients continued training as planned.
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