12/15/2025
A new randomized controlled trial highlights the power of pairing inspiratory muscle training (IMT) with aerobic exercise for patients with myasthenia gravis (MG).
After just 6 weeks, the IMT + aerobic program led to clear gains in respiratory muscle strength, reduced dyspnea, better walking distance, and meaningful improvements in lung function—while the control group saw little change.
Bottom line: Early, moderate-intensity IMT + aerobic exercise is a promising, effective way to help MG patients rebuild strength and breathing capacity after hospitalization.
Chang, CL., Fang, TP., Tsai, HM. et al. Inspiratory muscle training and aerobic exercise for respiratory muscle strength in myasthenia gravis post-hospitalization- a randomized controlled trial. BMC Pulm Med 25, 266 (2025). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12890-025-03733-7