Pulmonary function, respiratory muscle strength and activities of daily life in breast cancer survivors

Conclusions: Breast cancer survivors had reduced expiratory muscle strength and impaired functional capability determined with ADL duration compared to the reference values of healthy adults. Considering the negative influences of functional limitation on health status, the strategies are needed to reverse this to prevent further unfavorable outcomes.

Source: European Respiratory Journal - November 20, 2019 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Cakmak, A., Sonbahar-Ulu, H., Firat, M., Vardar-Yagli, N., Saglam, M., Calik-Kutukcu, E., Inal-Ince, D., Sener, G., Kansu, E. Tags: Physiotherapists Source Type: research