The Role of Inspiratory Muscle Training in Sickle Cell Anemia Related Pulmonary Damage due to Recurrent Acute Chest Syndrome Attacks

Table 2

Pre- and postapheresis results of respiratory and peripheral muscle strength.

Characteristics	(1)		(2)
	Preapheresis	Postapheresis	Preapheresis	Postapheresis
MIP (cmH2O)	152	151	163	160
MIP (predicted%)	121	120	130	128
MEP (cmH2O)	178	181	190	213
MEP (predicted%)	87	89	93	104
Hand grip (kgf)	34.7	35.6	33.5	35.8

MIP: maximal inspiratory pressure; MEP: maximal expiratory pressure.