Field walking tests are commonly employed to evaluate exercise capacity, assess prognosis
and evaluate treatment response in chronic respiratory diseases. In recent years, there has …

More than one third of individuals with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
experience comorbid symptoms of depression and anxiety. This review aims to provide an …

This European Respiratory Society (ERS) statement provides a comprehensive overview on
physical activity in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). A …

Objective To investigate whether an early rehabilitation intervention initiated during acute
admission for exacerbations of chronic respiratory disease reduces the risk of readmission …

The aim was to study the overall content and organisational aspects of pulmonary
rehabilitation programmes from a global perspective in order to get an initial appraisal on …

Ageing is associated with a progressive degeneration of the tissues, which has a negative
impact on the structure and function of vital organs and is among the most important known …

The objective of this pilot study was to investigate the use of and satisfaction with a chronic
obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) telehealth program applied in both primary and …

The large surface area for gas exchange makes the respiratory system particularly
susceptible to oxidative stress-mediated injury. Both endogenous and exogenous pro …

Background: Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a chronic, devastating, interstitial lung
disease, with few therapeutic options. IPF is characterized by pulmonary restriction …

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is an obstructive and progressive airway
disease associated with an important reduction in daily physical activity and psychological …