Exertional multidimensional dyspnoea predicts exacerbation in stable outpatients with COPD.

Masashi KanezakiKunihiko TeradaNaoya TanabeHiroshi ShimaYoko HamakawaSusumu Sato

Published in: ERJ open research (2021)

This study assessed the sensory and emotional aspects of breathlessness under the same exercise load in patients with COPD. Breathing discomfort with constant exercise predicted exacerbations within 1 year. https://bit.ly/3l2oA4A.

Keyphrases

chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
lung function
high intensity
physical activity
resistance training
cystic fibrosis
body composition
psychometric properties