Perception of patients with interstitial lung diseases submitted to inspiratory muscle training

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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. CONCLUSION: Patients noticed improvements in symptoms and performance related to daily activities. Despite initial difficulties, patients continued training as planned.