… in the detection of weakness is less clear, as is the value of multiple tests. Methods: The
respiratory muscle function tests of clinical referrals who had multiple tests assessed in our …

… Although clinical experience with other simple tests for respiratory muscle strength is limited,
we think that the sniff test for inspiratory pressures" and the cough test for expiratory …

… function tests for abnormalities due to respiratory muscle weakness include: reduced total
lung capacity and functional … The restrictive ventilatory defect caused by respiratory muscle …

… to assess respiratory muscle function in patients. The authors specifically focus on the
functional anatomy of the respiratory muscles and review a number of commonly used tests and …

… The present chapter aims to provide clinicians with some aspects of respiratory muscle
testing. More detailed, excellent reviews on the pathophysiology and aetiology of …

… The distinction between these two terms cannot be made by physical examination or with
basic tests of pulmonary and respiratory muscle function but requires more specialized …

… interpret simple tests ofrespiratory muscle function. For most patients the suspicion of clinically
important respiratory muscle weakness may be confirmed or excluded by simple tests that …

… This article focuses on methods to test the function of the respiratory muscles. In order to …
With few exceptions, respiratory muscle function testing involves the whole pump system, a …

… muscles to accommodate the demands placed upon them by exercise. Several endurance-based
measures of respiratory muscle function … invasive tests of respiratory muscle function in …

… This test was executed twice, and the greater result was used for further analysis. To … of
respiratory muscle function determination in our study, seven subjects undertook the tests twice …