Investigation of Pectoralis Muscle Strength in Elderly With Interstitial Lung Disease

In both groups, forced vital capacity (FVC), forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV1) and FEV1 / FVC ratio were measured with portable spirometer according to the guidelines of the American Thoracic Society (ATS) and the European Respiratory Society (ERS). Maximal inspiratory (MIP) and expiratory pressure (MEP) were evaluated with mouth pressure device as per ATS/ERS guidelines. Sensation of dyspnea was assessed with Modified medical council research scale. Pectoralis muscle strength were measured isometrically using with digital hand held dynamometer.