Oral prednisolone for 4 days does not increase exercise tolerance in men with COPD.

abstract：:Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a chronic, progressive, and fatal lung disease of unknown origin. Despite recent advancements, the diagnosis and management of IPF remains a distinct clinical challenge; as a result, patients often experience considerable delays in receiving an accurate diagnosis and confusion re...

journal_title：Chronic respiratory disease

authors： Schoenheit G,Becattelli I,Cohen AH

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The objectives of our study were to (i) compare, in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients, acute responses to continuous training at high intensity (CTHI), continuous training at ventilatory threshold (CTVT) and interval training (IT); (ii) examine associations between acute responses and 12-week adher...

journal_title：Chronic respiratory disease

authors： Rizk AK,Wardini R,Chan-Thim E,Bacon SL,Lavoie KL,Pepin V

更新日期：2015-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) complain of dyspnea and fatigue. We sought to estimate the prevalence of high fatigue in this population and to determine whether individuals with high fatigue had a different response to pulmonary rehabilitation. This observational study was embedded within a...

journal_title：Chronic respiratory disease

authors： Baltzan MA,Scott AS,Wolkove N,Bailes S,Bernard S,Bourbeau J,Maltais F,Canadian COPD Pulmonary Rehabilitation Research Group.

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There is a growing understanding that chronic respiratory diseases in adults have their origins in early life. Adverse environmental exposures occurring in vulnerable periods during lung growth and development in the fetal period and in early childhood that alter lung structure and limit the growth in lung function ma...

journal_title：Chronic respiratory disease

authors： Soto-Martinez M,Sly PD

更新日期：2010-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Home noninvasive ventilation (NIV) is widely used to correct nocturnal alveolar hypoventilation in patients with chronic respiratory failure of various etiologies. The most commonly used ventilation mode is pressure support with a backup respiratory rate. This mode requires six main settings, as well as some additiona...

journal_title：Chronic respiratory disease

authors： Arnal JM,Thevenin CP,Couzinou B,Texereau J,Garnero A

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report here an unusual case of a 25-year old male with juvenile onset recurrent respiratory papillomatosis who developed an infestation of papillomata 'papillomatization' of an old abscess cavity that, when removed, was coincidently found to contain a 2 cm well differentiated squamous cell carcinoma. The abscess ca...

journal_title：Chronic respiratory disease

authors： Veale A,Jurisevic C,Pieterse S,Psaltis A

更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The objective of this study was to evaluate task performance and handling errors with soft mist inhalers (SMIs) or pressurized metered-dose inhalers (pMDIs) among patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) experienced with, but not recently trained in, using these devices. This exploratory, noninterven...

journal_title：Chronic respiratory disease

authors： Ding B,Siddiqui S,DePietro M,Petersson G,Martin UJ

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Acute exacerbation of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (AE-IPF) is a devastating condition that frequently occurs in the advanced stage of IPF. However, the clinical features in AE of connective tissue disease-associated interstitial pneumonia (AE-CTD-IP) have not been well-established. The aim of this study was to clari...

journal_title：Chronic respiratory disease

authors： Enomoto N,Oyama Y,Enomoto Y,Yasui H,Karayama M,Kono M,Hozumi H,Suzuki Y,Furuhashi K,Fujisawa T,Inui N,Nakamura Y,Suda T

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Recent randomized controlled studies have reported success for hospital at home for prevention and early discharge of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients using hospital based respiratory nurse specialists. This observational study reports results using an integrated hospital and community based gener...

journal_title：Chronic respiratory disease

authors： Davison AG,Monaghan M,Brown D,Eraut CD,O'Brien A,Paul K,Townsend J,Elston C,Ward L,Steeples S,Cubitt L

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Health-related quality of life (HRQoL) measurement in cystic fibrosis (CF) allows the inclusion of the patient's perspective in research and clinical practice. HRQoL scales have been used for many purposes and this review focuses on how HRQoL measurement has been implemented in CF research and care. Specifically, the ...

journal_title：Chronic respiratory disease

authors： Abbott J

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) is an effective treatment for people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). However, uptake and adherence to rehabilitation is poor and non-adherence is associated with poorer clinical outcomes. This study investigated the factors that might predict an individual completing hi...

journal_title：Chronic respiratory disease

authors： Cassidy S,Turnbull S,Gardani M,Kirkwood K

更新日期：2014-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of the study was to determine if there was a difference in 6-minute walk distance (6MWD) when two 6-minute walk tests (6MWTs) were performed at the initial assessment prior to attendance at the pulmonary hypertension (PH) clinic and at the 6-month follow-up. Two 6MWTs were performed at both visits on a 32-m co...

journal_title：Chronic respiratory disease

authors： Spencer L,Zafiropoulos B,Denniss W,Fowler D,Alison J,Celermajer D

更新日期：2018-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study is to conduct a systematic review of published studies that evaluate the impact of pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) on survival and fall (including balance) in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease at stability. OVID, Medline, EMBASE, and Cochrane collaboration library were searched fo...

journal_title：Chronic respiratory disease

authors： Hakamy A,Bolton CE,McKeever TM

更新日期：2017-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Some patients suffer from clinical symptoms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) but their pulmonary function tests are in the normal range (at risk group). The objective of this study was to discover a practical test to distinguish these patients from non-COPD subjects. A total of 77 subjects including 40 ...

journal_title：Chronic respiratory disease

authors： Mirsadraee M,Boskabady MH,Attaran D

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In a world where digital technology has revolutionized the way we work, shop and manage our finances it is unsurprising that digital systems are suggested as potential solutions to delivering clinically and cost-effective care for an aging population with one or more long-term conditions. However, recent evidence sugg...

journal_title：Chronic respiratory disease

authors： Pinnock H,McKinstry B

更新日期：2016-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Self-management (SM) is defined as the provision of interventions to increase patients' skills and confidence, empowering the individual to take an active part in their disease management. There is uncertainty regarding the optimal format and the short- and long-term benefits of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (...

journal_title：Chronic respiratory disease

authors： Murphy LA,Harrington P,Taylor SJ,Teljeur C,Smith SM,Pinnock H,Ryan M

更新日期：2017-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to evaluate the clinical effects of cognitive impairment in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). A total of 91 patients with stable moderate to very severe COPD were included in this study. Cognitive functions of the patients were evaluated using the mini-mental state e...

journal_title：Chronic respiratory disease

authors： Yazar EE,Aydin S,Gunluoglu G,Kamat S,Gungen AC,Yildiz P

更新日期：2018-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) can improve aerobic exercise capacity, health-related quality of life and dyspnoea in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Recent studies have suggested that exercise training may improve blood pressure and arterial stiffness, albeit in small highly selected cohorts...

journal_title：Chronic respiratory disease

authors： Canavan JL,Kaliaraju D,Nolan CM,Clark AL,Jones SE,Kon SS,Polkey MI,Man WD

更新日期：2015-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The objective of this study is to review available functional status measures (FSMs) validated for use in the chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) population and categorizing the measures by their commonalities to formulate a framework that supports clinicians in the selection and application of FSMs. A litera...

journal_title：Chronic respiratory disease

authors： Lareau SC,Blackstock FC

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There should be a clear pathway through pulmonary rehabilitation and follow-on services. The aim of this survey was to determine the characteristics of the different components of the patient pathway, that is, pulmonary rehabilitation programs, ongoing exercise facilities, and support networks in Northern Ireland. Que...

journal_title：Chronic respiratory disease

authors： O'Neill B,Elborn J,MacMahon J,Bradley JM

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to give an in-depth consideration of the chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients' subjective view of the impact of pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) on their lives. A systematic review in PubMed, Embase, CINAHL and PsychInfo databases yielded 3306 articles, of which 387 were duplica...

journal_title：Chronic respiratory disease

authors： de Sousa Pinto JM,Martín-Nogueras AM,Morano MT,Macêdo TE,Arenillas JI,Troosters T

更新日期：2013-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Emphysema on high-resolution computed tomography of the chest is the recent focus in the general practice in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). However, adequate attention has not been paid to obstructive disorder. Therefore, we retrospectively evaluated the association between the degree of airway obstruction and l...

journal_title：Chronic respiratory disease

authors： Nishiyama O,Yamazaki R,Sano A,Yamagata T,Sano H,Iwanaga T,Higashimoto Y,Kume H,Tohda Y

更新日期：2016-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We aimed to investigate (1) the relationship between cognitive impairment (CI) and disease severity and (2) the potential differences in exercise performance, daily activities, health status, and psychological well-being between patients with and without CI. Clinically stable chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COP...

journal_title：Chronic respiratory disease

authors： Cleutjens FAHM,Spruit MA,Ponds RWHM,Vanfleteren LEGW,Franssen FME,Gijsen C,Dijkstra JB,Wouters EFM,Janssen DJA

更新日期：2018-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Recent advances in information communication technology allow contact with patients at home through e-Health services (telemedicine, in particular). We provide insights on the state of the art of e-Health and telemedicine for possible wider future clinical use. Telemedicine opportunities are summarized as i) home tele...

journal_title：Chronic respiratory disease

authors： Vitacca M,Mazzù M,Scalvini S

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Dyspnea-related anxiety may lead to reduced quality of life and functional disability through fearful avoidance of dyspnea-evoking activity. We describe the validation of a generic - diagnosis-independent - instrument assessing dyspnea-related anxiety. A total of 187 patients with respiratory diseases completed the Br...

journal_title：Chronic respiratory disease

authors： De Peuter S,Janssens T,Van Diest I,Stans L,Troosters T,Decramer M,Van den Bergh O,Vlaeyen JW

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Airway clearance is integral to the management of bronchiectasis, yet there is no evidence as to the optimal modality. The aim of this randomized prospective study was to evaluate the acute efficacy, acceptability and tolerability of three airway clearance techniques in non-cystic fibrosis (non-CF) bronchiectasis. Flu...

journal_title：Chronic respiratory disease

authors： Eaton T,Young P,Zeng I,Kolbe J

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) imposes a costly burden on healthcare. Pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) is the best practice to better manage COPD to improve patient outcomes and reduce acute hospital care utilization. To evaluate the impact of a once-weekly, eight-week multidisciplinary PR program as an int...

journal_title：Chronic respiratory disease

authors： Rasekaba TM,Williams E,Hsu-Hage B

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Recent studies have suggested that an increased peripheral monocyte count predicts a poor outcome in fibrosing interstitial lung disease (ILD). However, the association between an increased monocyte count and acute exacerbations (AEs) of fibrosing ILD remains to be elucidated. Our retrospective cohort study aimed to a...

journal_title：Chronic respiratory disease

authors： Kawamura K,Ichikado K,Anan K,Yasuda Y,Sekido Y,Suga M,Ichiyasu H,Sakagami T

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Many deaths are now preceded by an end of life decision, particularly in the intensive care unit (ICU), but such practices vary considerably between countries, ICUs and individuals, depending on many factors including cultural and religious background, family and peer pressure and local practice. AIMS:In th...

journal_title：Chronic respiratory disease

authors： Vincent JL,Berré J,Creteur J

更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:It has been well defined that obesity is strongly linked with several respiratory symptoms and diseases, but no convincing evidence has been provided for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). In the current study, we aim to assess the possible prevalence of obesity in patients with COPD in a cross-sectional ca...

journal_title：Chronic respiratory disease

authors： Dimov D,Tacheva T,Koychev A,Ilieva V,Prakova G,Vlaykova T

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00