Effects of glossopharyngeal insufflation in XXXX : a pilot study.

@entity1 @entity1691 @entity1514 @entity2701
In @entity1691 ( @entity1691 ), thoracic range of motion is often greatly limited. The objective of the study was to describe the effects of 12 weeks of Glossopharyngeal Insufflation (GI) training in @entity1 with @entity1691 . Dynamic spirometry included vital capacity, forced expiratory volume, and peak expiratory flow. @entity1514 and lumbar range of motion was assessed by tragus-to-wall distance, modified Schober test, and tape measure. Disease activity, activity limitation, and health perception were assessed using the BAS-Indices, and @entity2701 in the thoracic region during GI was assessed using the Borg CR-10 scale. Adherence to training was recorded in an activity log, along with any remarks on the training. Ten @entity1 were recruited and six male @entity1 fulfilled the study protocol. Three @entity1 were able to learn GI by exceeding their maximal vital capacity with 5% using GI. A significant increase in thoracic range of motion both on costae IV (P = 0.04) and at the level of the xiphoid process (P = 0.04) was seen. Thus, @entity1 with @entity1691 can practice GI, it is safe if maximal exertion is avoided, and @entity1 with some mobility in the chest can increase their lung function substantially by performing GI during 12 weeks.
