Effective management of dyspnea in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
requires a clearer understanding of its underlying mechanisms. This roundtable reviews …

Dyspnea is the most common symptom experienced by patients with chronic obstructive
pulmonary disease (COPD). To avoid exertional dyspnea, many patients adopt a sedentary …

Introduction: Respiratory muscle dysfunction is common and contributes to dyspnea and
exercise limitation in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Improving …

Activity-related dyspnoea is often the most distressing symptom experienced by patients with
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and can persist despite comprehensive …

Chronic dyspnoea is a devastating symptom that debilitates millions of people worldwide. It
causes a large burden on both patient and carer, and significant costs to society and health …

Inspiratory muscles are uniquely adapted for endurance, but their function is compromised
in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) due to increased loads, reduced …

Background: Dyspnea is a common, distressing symptom of cardiopulmonary and
neuromuscular diseases. Since the ATS published a consensus statement on dyspnea in …

Dyspnea refers to the sensation of breathlessness, shortness of breath, or difficulty breathing
that is commonly observed in patients with respiratory and cardiac disease. In the United …

Rationale: The mechanisms underlying dyspnea in interstitial lung disease (ILD) and
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are unknown. Objectives: To examine …

Patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) describe their breathlessness
as related to the work and effort associated with breathing. Current evidence suggests that …