Background Approximately 60 million people in the United States live with one of four
chronic conditions: heart disease, diabetes, chronic respiratory disease, and major …

Mild-to-moderate pulmonary hypertension is a common complication of chronic obstructive
pulmonary disease (COPD); such a complication is associated with increased risks of …

Patient adherence to treatment in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is
essential to optimise disease management. As with other chronic diseases, poor adherence …

Background: Interstitial lung disease (ILD) is characterised by exertional dyspnoea, exercise
limitation and reduced quality of life. The role of exercise training in this diverse patient …

Background: Home-based rehabilitation is a promising approach to improve access to
pulmonary rehabilitation. Objective: To assess whether self-monitored, home-based …

There is uncertainty about the interpretation of changes in the 6-min walk distance (6MWD)
in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients and whether the minimal …

The natural course of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is complicated by the
development of systemic consequences and co-morbidities. These may be major features in …

Rationale: Unreported exacerbations and failure to seek medical attention may have
consequences on the health of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease …

The purpose was to update an original systematic review to determine the effect of
inspiratory muscle training (IMT) on inspiratory muscle strength and endurance, exercise …

Background: The impact of short-term preoperative pulmonary rehabilitation on exercise
capacity of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease undergoing lobectomy for …