Neuromuscular clinicians are often asked to evaluate the diaphragm for diagnostic and
prognostic purposes. Traditionally, this evaluation is accomplished through history, physical …

The act of breathing depends on coordinated activity of the respiratory muscles to generate
subatmospheric pressure. This action is compromised by disease states affecting …

Expiratory flow limitation is the pathophysiologic hallmark of chronic obstructive pulmonary
disease (COPD), but dyspnea (breathlessness) is its most prominent and distressing …

Controlled breathing is included in the rehabilitation program of patients with chronic
obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). This article discusses the efficacy of controlled …

Background: Breathing techniques are included in the rehabilitation program of patients with
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The efficacy of breathing techniques aiming …

Diaphragm-protective mechanical ventilation : Current Opinion in Critical Care Diaphragm-protective
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Inspiratory muscles are uniquely adapted for endurance, but their function is compromised
in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) due to increased loads, reduced …

We reviewed the various physical signs of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, their
pathogenesis, and clinical importance. We searched PubMed, EMBASE, and the CINAHL …

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and heart diseases are considered
independent risk factors for mortality and major cardiopulmonary complications after …

Patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are progressively limited in
their ability to undertake normal everyday activities by a combination of exertional dyspnoea …