Treatable traits is a personalized approach to the management of respiratory disease. The
approach involves a multidimensional assessment to understand the traits present in …

Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a chronic and irreversible fibrotic disease whose
natural history is characterised by a progressive worsening of the pulmonary function …

COPD is a common and lethal chronic condition, recognized as a leading cause of death
worldwide. COPD is associated with significant morbidity and disability, particularly among …

It is a challenge to keep abreast of all the clinical and scientific advances in the field of
respiratory medicine. This article contains an overview of laboratory-based science, clinical …

Extract Pulmonary rehabilitation is not only strongly recommended for people with COPD by
a new American Thoracic Society clinical practice guideline [1], it is championed by the …

Since the mid-1970s, hundreds of studies have demonstrated the strong relationship
between social connectedness and health (1). Social isolation, which involves an objective …

Background Underrepresentation of minority groups in clinical trials may hinder the potential
benefits of pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) programs for individuals with chronic obstructive …

We congratulate the committee on the recent publication of the excellent ATS Pulmonary
Rehabilitation Clinical Practice Guidelines (1). However, we wish to point out what we …

Pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) is a multidisciplinary program combining exercise education
and behavioral strategies to improve respiratory disease management and is an essential …

Pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) is a highly effective therapy for patients with chronic
respiratory disease.(1) PR is delivered most commonly at outpatient rehabilitation centers …