Assessing respiratory mechanics and muscle function is critical for both clinical practice and
research purposes. Several methodological developments over the past two decades have …

Dyspnea is the most common symptom experienced by patients with chronic obstructive
pulmonary disease (COPD). To avoid exertional dyspnea, many patients adopt a sedentary …

Objectives In chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), quality of life and exercise
capacity are altered in relationship to dyspnea. Benefits of inspiratory muscle training (IMT) …

Among patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), those with the lowest
maximal inspiratory pressures experience greater breathing discomfort (dyspnea) during …

Rationale: Several studies in mild chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) have
shown a higher than normal ventilatory equivalent for carbon dioxide (V. e/V. co2) during …

Rationale: The mechanisms underlying dyspnea in interstitial lung disease (ILD) and
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are unknown. Objectives: To examine …

Dyspnea is a distressing, debilitating, and near-ubiquitous symptom affecting patients with
COPD. In addition to the functional consequences of dyspnea, which include activity …

Respiratory and/or limb muscle dysfunction, which are frequently observed in chronic
obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients, contribute to their disease prognosis …

Airway luminal area is the major determinant of resistance to airflow in the tracheobronchial
tree. Women may have smaller central conducting airways than men; however, previous …

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a heterogeneous respiratory condition
characterized by symptoms of dyspnea, cough, and sputum production. We review sex …