Arizona Respiratory Neurophysiology Lab

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Arizona Respiratory Neurophysiology Lab

Our research focus is respiratory control and how breathing may be used to regulate blood pressure. Thank you for stopping by!

We were awarded the National Institutes of Health grant to assess the effects of a respiratory training protocol on sleep and cardiovascular health. Beginning in 2013, we have spearheaded research using a form of respiratory exercise training known as Inspiratory Muscle Strength Training (IMST). Over the last 8 years, we have studied the effects of this breathing training program and demonstrated its potential to lower blood pressure and improve cardiovascular health. Given a rising prevalence of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and hypertension among older adults, and in view of the substantial cardiovascular risk and healthcare costs associated with OSA, ARNL was recently awarded a 5-year grant from the National Institutes of Health and National Institute for Aging to study IMST for use in adults with obstructive sleep apnea. The Phase II clinical trial currently is recruiting participants and has a projected start date of August 2021. ARNL utilizes state of the art non-invasive experimental techniques including overnight polysomnography, 24-hour blood pressure monitoring, and assessments of muscle sympathetic nerve activity (MSNA), ultrasound guided assessments of brachial artery flow-mediated dilation (BA-FMD), and carotid-femoral pulse wave velocity (PWV). If you are an adult between 50-80 years of age who have been diagnosed with OSA and are interested in IMST or the potential to delay, minimize and/or prevent sleep disordered-breathing and related impairments in vascular function, click on the Research tab above to learn more about the study!

06/22/2023

Deep breathing exercise has numerous health benefits. Find out how to start practicing at home!

It’s the oldest trick in the book because it actually works.

09/02/2022

Join us as we kickoff the fall Innovations in Healthy Aging Lecture Series!

Sept. 21, 2022 | 5-6 p.m. Join us virtually on Zoom or in person at the Health Sciences Innovation Building 1670 E. Drachman Street, Tucson, AZ 85721 Complimentary parking will be available in lot 2012, adjacent to the building.

06/17/2022

Student research assistant, Micaela Gamez, presents on her work on "The Acute Effects of Inspiratory Muscle Strength Training on Arterial Stiffness."

06/07/2022

Research Professional, Lupita Ramos-Barrera, presents to 3-6th graders at Rivera Elementary School on what it means to be a scientist!

05/20/2022

Dr. Fiona Bailey was asked to speak at "The Executive Breakfast in Red" sponsored by the American Heart Association (AHA) of Southern Arizona. This event was part of the AHA's Go Red campaign dedicated to reducing death and disease in women. Dr. Bailey presented on the Bailey Laboratory's NIH funded clinical trial focusing on improving cardiovascular health with a novel exercise training.

Pictured below is Melissa Dye, Wanda Moore, Fiona Bailey and Celeste Bryson

04/20/2022

Why should YOU join a clinical trial?

Watch this 2 minute video and find out why clinical trails are important!

A 2-minute video features Dr. Griffin P. Rodgers, director of the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), as he explains the importance of participating in clinical trials.

04/19/2022

High-resistance inspiratory muscle strength training increases exercise tolerance in middle-aged, older adults

Despite the myriad known benefits of exercise, many middle-aged and older adults struggle to meet physical activity recommendations.

03/16/2022

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1501 N Campbell Avenue
Tucson, AZ
85724

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+15206260836

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