Predictors of chronic breathlessness: a large population study
Background Breathlessness causes significant burden in our community but the underlying
socio-demographic and lifestyle factors that may influence it are not well quantified. This …
socio-demographic and lifestyle factors that may influence it are not well quantified. This …
Prevalence and burden of breathlessness in Australian adults: The National Breathlessness Survey—a cross‐sectional web‐based population survey
Background and objective Chronic respiratory symptoms (in particular, breathlessness and
cough) can cause physical, social and emotional distress, and may indicate the presence of …
cough) can cause physical, social and emotional distress, and may indicate the presence of …
Underlying contributing conditions to breathlessness among middle-aged individuals in the general population: a cross-sectional study
Introduction Breathlessness is common in the general population and associated with
poorer health. Prevalence, frequencies and overlap of underlying contributing conditions …
poorer health. Prevalence, frequencies and overlap of underlying contributing conditions …
The association of body mass index, weight gain and central obesity with activity-related breathlessness: the Swedish Cardiopulmonary Bioimage Study
Introduction Breathlessness is common in the population, especially in women and
associated with adverse health outcomes. Obesity (body mass index (BMI)> 30 kg/m2) is …
associated with adverse health outcomes. Obesity (body mass index (BMI)> 30 kg/m2) is …
Contribution of obesity to breathlessness in a large nationally representative sample of Australian adults
YL Guo, MR Ampon, LM Poulos, SR Davis… - …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Abstract Background and Objective Breathlessness is prevalent and associated with
medical consequences. Obesity is related to breathlessness. However, the magnitude of its …
medical consequences. Obesity is related to breathlessness. However, the magnitude of its …
Chronic breathlessness associated with poorer physical and mental health-related quality of life (SF-12) across all adult age groups
Little is known about the impact of chronic breathlessness (modified Medical Research
Council (mMRC) score≥ 2 for most days, at least three of the last six months) on health …
Council (mMRC) score≥ 2 for most days, at least three of the last six months) on health …
The independent association of overweight and obesity with breathlessness in adults: a cross-sectional, population-based study
DC Currow, E Dal Grande, C Sidhu… - European …, 2017 - Eur Respiratory Soc
Obesity and overweight are significant health problems worldwide, with a rapidly rising
prevalence [1]. Obesity and overweight have serious consequences, including higher rates …
prevalence [1]. Obesity and overweight have serious consequences, including higher rates …
Breathlessness, anxiety, depression, and function–the BAD-F study: a cross-sectional and population prevalence study in adults
Context Breathlessness is associated with depression, but its relationship to anxiety or
impaired function is less clear. Objectives This study evaluated associations between …
impaired function is less clear. Objectives This study evaluated associations between …
Prevalence and outcomes of breathlessness in older adults: a national population study
Objectives To determine the prevalence and outcomes of breathlessness in older
Americans. Setting Community‐dwelling older adults. Participants Individuals aged 70 and …
Americans. Setting Community‐dwelling older adults. Participants Individuals aged 70 and …
Patterns of breathlessness and associated consulting behaviour: results of an online survey
AF Elbehairy, JK Quint, J Rogers, M Laffan, MI Polkey… - Thorax, 2019 - thorax.bmj.com
The online British Lung Foundation Breath Test provides an opportunity to study the
relationship between breathlessness, common sociobehavioural risk factors and interaction …
relationship between breathlessness, common sociobehavioural risk factors and interaction …