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Muscle oxygen utilization and ventilatory parameters during exercise in people with cystic fibrosis: Role of HbA1c Chron. Respir. Dis. (IF 4.1) Pub Date : 2023-05-11 Brooke P Quertermous, Nichole Seigler, Jacob Looney, Reva Crandall, Abigayle B Simon, Marsha Blackburn, Cassandra C Derella, Anson Blanks, Kathleen T McKie, Caralee Forseen, Ryan A Harris
IntroductionGlycated hemoglobin can interfere with oxygen delivery and CO2 removal during exercise. Additionally, pancreatic insufficiency increases oxidative stress and exacerbates exercise intole...
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Disparities in self-reported healthcare access for airways disease in British Columbia, Canada, during the COVID-19 pandemic. Insights from a survey co-developed with people living with asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease Chron. Respir. Dis. (IF 4.1) Pub Date : 2023-05-12 Aneisha Collins-Fairclough, Prabjit Barn, AJ Hirsch-Allen, Karen Rideout, Erin M Shellington, Winnie Lo, Tony Lanier, Jim Johnson, Adam Butcher, Sian-Hoe Cheong, Carmen Rempel, Nardia Strydom, Pat G Camp, Christopher Carlsten
Patients’ perspectives on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on their access to asthma and COPD healthcare could inform better, more equitable care delivery. We demonstrate this topic using Britis...
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Long-term mechanical ventilation and transitions in care: A narrative review Chron. Respir. Dis. (IF 4.1) Pub Date : 2023-05-12 Lena Xiao, Reshma Amin, Mika Laura Nonoyama
ObjectivesIndividuals dependent on long-term mechanical ventilation (LTMV) for their day-to-day living are a heterogenous population who go through several transitions over their lifetime. This pap...
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The experience of caregiver burden when being next of kin to a person with severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: A qualitative study Chron. Respir. Dis. (IF 4.1) Pub Date : 2023-04-11 Helena Johansson, Carina Berterö, Lise-Lotte Jonasson, Katarina Berg
BackgroundChronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is an inflammatory and irreversible lung disease. For next of kin caregiver burden can be a consequence of the situation of being close to a p...
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Impact of cognitive capacity on physical performance in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients: A scoping review Chron. Respir. Dis. (IF 4.1) Pub Date : 2023-04-07 Peter Rassam, Eli M. Pazzianotto-Forti, Umi Matsumura, Ani Orchanian-Cheff, Saina Aliabadi, Manjiri Kulkarni, Rachel L. Fat Fur, Antenor Rodrigues, Daniel Langer, Dmitry Rozenberg, W Darlene Reid
Background: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is often accompanied by impaired cognitive and physical function. However, the role of cognitive function on motor control and purposeful mo...
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Experiences and perceptions of receiving and prescribing rehabilitation in adults with cystic fibrosis undergoing lung transplantation Chron. Respir. Dis. (IF 4.1) Pub Date : 2023-03-29 Lisa Wickerson, Rajan Grewal, Lianne G Singer, Cecilia Chaparro
BackgroundRehabilitation is prescribed to optimize fitness before lung transplantation (LTx) and facilitate post-transplant recovery. Individuals with cystic fibrosis (CF) may experience unique hea...
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The efficacy and safety of additional treatment with short-acting muscarinic antagonist combined with long-acting beta-2 agonist in stable patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis Chron. Respir. Dis. (IF 4.1) Pub Date : 2023-03-26 Kazuya Tanimura, Susumu Sato, Yukio Fujita, Yoshifumi Yamamoto, Takashi Hajiro, Nobuyuki Horita, Tomotaka Kawayama, Shigeo Muro
BackgroundThe rationale for additional treatment with short-acting bronchodilators combined with long-acting bronchodilators for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is not ad...
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Rehabilitation pre- and post thoracic surgery: Progress and future opportunities. Chron. Respir. Dis. (IF 4.1) Pub Date : 2023-03-22 Dmitry Rozenberg
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A qualitative study of the sources of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-related emotional distress Chron. Respir. Dis. (IF 4.1) Pub Date : 2023-03-10 Diana Zanolari, Daniela Händler-Schuster, Christian Clarenbach, Gabriela Schmid-Mohler
ObjectiveThe aim of this study is to identify the sources of illness-related emotional distress from the perspective of individuals living with mild to severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease ...
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Age of asthma onset does not impact the response to omalizumab Chron. Respir. Dis. (IF 4.1) Pub Date : 2023-02-28 Linda Rogers, Cecile TJ Holweg, Hooman Pazwash, Jinnie Ko, Samuel Louie
Different ages of asthma onset can lead to similar clinical symptoms but have different underlying mechanisms that may influence treatment response. This post-hoc analysis assessed response to omal...
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Characterization and reliability of internet resources on pulmonary rehabilitation for individuals with chronic lung disease Chron. Respir. Dis. (IF 4.1) Pub Date : 2023-02-15 Tania Da Silva, Ashira Lokhandwala, Noor Al Kaabi, Julie Semenchuk, Gillian C Goobie, Encarna Camacho, W Darlene Reid, Jolene H Fisher, Christopher J Ryerson, Dmitry Rozenberg
BackgroundIndividuals with lung disease commonly use the internet as a source of health information on pulmonary rehabilitation (PR). The objective of this study was to characterize internet resour...
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Effect of telemonitoring on quality of life for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-A randomized controlled trial Chron. Respir. Dis. (IF 4.1) Pub Date : 2023-02-12 Maria L Køpfli, Sanne Børgesen, Michael Skov Jensen, Charlotte Hyldgaard, Cathrine Bell, Frank D Andersen
IntroductionPatients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) often experience severe physical limitations and psychological distress, which can lead to a deterioration in quality of life ...
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Australian airway clearance services for adults with chronic lung conditions: A national survey Chron. Respir. Dis. (IF 4.1) Pub Date : 2023-01-27 Laura Cooper, Kylie Johnston, Marie Williams
BackgroundPhysiotherapy-led airway clearance interventions are indicated for some people with chronic lung conditions. This study describes Australian clinical models for the provision of adult air...
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Availability and characteristics of pulmonary rehabilitation programs in family health centers and hospitals from Chile: Descriptive, retrospective and multicentric study Chron. Respir. Dis. (IF 4.1) Pub Date : 2023-01-26 Andrea Méndez, Carlos Nieto, Gonzalo Hidalgo, Iván Rodríguez-Núñez
ObjectiveTo determine availability and characteristics of pulmonary rehabilitation programs performed in 2019 in family health centers and hospitals from Chile.Methodology: A descriptive and retros...
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Acute severe asthma and its predictors of mortality in rural Southwestern Nigeria: a-five year retrospective observational study Chron. Respir. Dis. (IF 4.1) Pub Date : 2023-01-18 Azeez Oyemomi Ibrahim, Shuaib Kayode Aremu, Babatunde Adeola Afolabi, Gbadebo Oladimeji Ajani, Fasanmi Tolulope Kolawole, OlufunmilayoAdenike Oguntoye
ObjectivesThere is an observed paucity of data regarding the predictors of asthma mortality in Nigeria. This study aimed to ascertain the clinical presentations and predictors of acute severe asthm...
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Effect on muscle strength after blood flow restriction resistance exercise in early in-patient rehabilitation of post-chronic obstructive pulmonary disease acute exacerbation, a single blinded, randomized controlled study. Chron. Respir. Dis. (IF 4.1) Pub Date : 2023-01-01 Chung Wai Lau,Siu Yin Leung,Shu Hong Wah,Choi Wan Yip,Wei Yin Wong,Kin Sang Chan
BACKGROUND Early commencement of rehabilitation might counteract the loss of muscle strength due to a chronic obstructive pulmonary disease acute exacerbation (COPDAE). Blood flow restriction resistance exercise (BFR-RE) using a low intensity of training load has demonstrated muscle strength gain in varieties of clinical populations. This trial aimed at studying the efficacy and acceptability of BFR-RE
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A systematic review of exercise studies for individuals hospitalized with an acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: Focus on the principles of exercise training. Chron. Respir. Dis. (IF 4.1) Pub Date : 2023-01-01 Débora Petry Moecke,Kai Zhu,Jagdeep Gill,Shanjot Brar,Polina Petlitsyna,Ashley Kirkham,Mirha Girt,Joel Chen,Hannah Peters,Holly Denson-Camp,Stephanie Crosbie,Pat G Camp
BACKGROUND For exercise interventions to be effectively reproduced or applied in a "real world" clinical setting, clinical trials must thoroughly document all components of the exercise prescription and ensure that participants adhere to each component. However, previous reviews have not critically examined the quality of exercise prescription of inpatient Pulmonary Rehabilitation (PR) programs. OBJECTIVE
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Effects of CPAP treatment on electroencephalographic activity in patients with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome during deep sleep: Preliminary findings of a cross-sectional study. Chron. Respir. Dis. (IF 4.1) Pub Date : 2023-01-01 Yiran Li,Qi Li,Xueliang Zou,Zhijun Zhong,Qian Ouyang,Qinghong Zeng,Yinyin Hu,Mengmeng Wang,Yaxing Luo,Dongyuan Yao
Study objectives: To investigate whether electroencephalographic (EEG) activities during non-rapid eye movement sleep stage 3 (N3) in obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) patients were changed with continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) treatment.Methods: A cross-sectional study of EEG activity during N3 sleep was conducted in 15 patients with moderate to severe OSAS without and with CPAP treatment
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Comparison of health-related quality of life measures in asthma-COPD overlap. Chron. Respir. Dis. (IF 4.1) Pub Date : 2023-01-01 Meishan Liu,Xuwen Yang,Ying Wang,Yong Lu,Lirong Liang,Hong Zhang,Kewu Huang
OBJECTIVE The Asthma Quality of Life Questionnaire (AQLQ) and COPD assessment test (CAT) are used to assess the health status of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), respectively. However, whether these questionnaires are appropriate in patients with asthma-COPD overlap (ACO) has not been reported. This study aimed to evaluate the performance of the AQLQ and CAT in subjects with
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Characterising hospitalisation risk for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease exacerbations: Bedside and outpatient clinic assessments of easily measured variables. Chron. Respir. Dis. (IF 4.1) Pub Date : 2023-01-01 Joshua Heerema,Sarah Hug,Natasha Bear,Kylie Hill
OBJECTIVE To identify the characteristics of people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) who require hospitalisation for exacerbations. METHODS People with COPD were recruited either during hospitalisation or from out-patient respiratory medicine clinics. Hospital admissions were tracked throughout the 5-months recruitment period. For participants who were admitted, hospital readmissions
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Translation, cross-cultural adaptation, reliability, and construct validity of the Brazilian Portuguese version of the Basic Psychological Needs in Exercise Scale. Chron. Respir. Dis. (IF 4.1) Pub Date : 2023-01-01 Manuela Karloh,Simone G Gavenda,Juliana Araújo,Hellen F Alexandre,Isabela Jcs Silva,Aline A Gulart,Anelise B Munari,Symeon P Vlachopoulos,Thiago S Matias,Anamaria F Mayer
59 patients were included (61% with COPD and 39% with ILD). BPNES factor scores were not significantly different between raters' assessments (p > 0.05). The internal consistency was 0.70 for autonomy, 0.76 for competence, and 0.80 for relatedness. Inter-rater and test-retest reliability were good to very good for autonomy (ICC = 0.78, 95%CI 0.62-0.87; ICC = 0.75, 95%CI 0.57-0.86, respectively), competence
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Simultaneous evaluation of the fractional exhaled nitric oxide and blood eosinophil count of T2-high endotype in patients with non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis. Chron. Respir. Dis. (IF 4.1) Pub Date : 2023-01-01 Fengjia Chen,Zhimin Zeng,Xinyan Huang,Yangli Liu
OBJECTIVE Recently, a type 2 inflammation (T2) high endotype in bronchiectasis was identified. The fraction of exhaled nitric oxide (FeNO) and blood eosinophil count (BEC) are recognized as representative biomarkers of T2 inflammation. Herein, we investigate the clinical characteristics of T2-high endotype in non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis patients classified by FeNO and BEC. METHODS This retrospective
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How can the findings of the EMAX trial on long-acting bronchodilation in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease be applied in the primary care setting? Chron. Respir. Dis. (IF 4.1) Pub Date : 2023-01-01 Edward M Kerwin,Paul W Jones,Leif H Bjermer,François Maltais,Isabelle H Boucot,Ian P Naya,David A Lipson,Chris Compton,Lee Tombs,Claus F Vogelmeier
This review addresses outstanding questions regarding initial pharmacological management of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Optimizing initial treatment improves clinical outcomes in symptomatic patients, including those with low exacerbation risk. Long-acting muscarinic antagonist/long-acting β2-agonist (LAMA/LABA) dual therapy improves lung function versus LAMA or LABA monotherapy,
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Prevalence and assessment of frailty in interstitial lung disease - a systematic review and meta-analysis. Chron. Respir. Dis. (IF 4.1) Pub Date : 2023-01-01 Angela Weber,Ilena Müller,Annina E Büchi,Sabina A Guler
BACKGROUND Frailty is a multisystem dysregulation that challenges homeostasis and increases vulnerability towards stressors. In patients with interstitial lung diseases (ILD) frailty is associated with poorer lung function, greater physical impairment, and higher symptom burden. Our understanding of the prevalence of frailty in ILD and consequently its impact on the ILD population is limited. OBJECTIVE
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Effect of a pulmonary rehabilitation program combined with cognitive training on exercise tolerance and cognitive functions among Tunisian male patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: A randomized controlled trial. Chron. Respir. Dis. (IF 4.1) Pub Date : 2023-01-01 Oussama Tabka,Imen Sanaa,Marwa Mekki,Amal Acheche,Thierry Paillard,Yassine Trabelsi
BACKGROUND Cognitive impairment has been well described in patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) in addition to cardiorespiratory disability. To reduce this impairment, researchers have recommended the use of single or combined exercise training. However, the combined effect of cognitive training (CT) and pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) program on selective cognitive abilities in
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Development and implementation of the lung volume reduction pulmonary rehabilitation tool to identify eligibility for lung volume reduction in people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease during pulmonary rehabilitation. Chron. Respir. Dis. (IF 4.1) Pub Date : 2023-01-01 Sara C Buttery,Parris J Williams,Lisa J Brighton,Craig Batista,Amy Dewar,Lauren Hogg,Karen Ingram,Gemma Korff,Maria Koulopoulou,Helen Lammin,Matthew Maddocks,Lynn McDonnell,Bhavin Mehta,Victoria Meyrick,Lisa Pritchard,Oliver Smith,Puja Trivedi,Rod A Lawson,Nicholas S Hopkinson
BACKGROUND Completion of pulmonary rehabilitation is recognised in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) guidelines as a key opportunity to consider systematically whether a respiratory review to assess potential suitability for a lung volume reduction (LVR) procedure might be appropriate. We describe the development of a simple decision-support tool (the LVR-PR tool) to aid clinicians working
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Long-term mechanical ventilation: State of the evidence and future directions. Chron. Respir. Dis. (IF 4.1) Pub Date : 2023-01-01 Sunita Mathur,Michael Steiner
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Clinical validation of a wearable respiratory rate device: A brief report. Chron. Respir. Dis. (IF 4.1) Pub Date : 2023-01-01 Arik Eisenkraft,Nir Goldstein,Arik Ben Ishay,Meir Fons,Michael Tabi,Anna Danielle Sherman,Roei Merin,Dean Nachman
BACKGROUND Respiratory rate (RR) is used for the diagnosis and management of medical conditions and can predict clinical changes. Heavy workload, understaffing, and errors related to poor recording make it underutilized. Wearable devices may facilitate its use. METHODS RR measurements using a wearable photoplethysmography-based monitor were compared with medical grade devices in complementary clinical
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The arrival ward requiring help by wheelchair or medical cart, arterial oxygenation index, age, albumin and neutrophil count score: Predicting in-hospital mortality in Chinese patients with acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Chron. Respir. Dis. (IF 4.1) Pub Date : 2023-01-01 Dawei Chen,Caimei Chen,Pan Zhang,Feng Zhang,Hao Zhang,Qing Sun,Jian Sun,Yan Tan,Binbin Pan,Xin Wan
BACKGROUND In this study, we will derive and validate a prognostic tool to predict in-hospital death based on Chinese acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AECOPD) patients. METHODS Independent predictors of in-hospital death were identified by logistic regression analysis and incorporated into a clinical prediction tool. RESULTS The clinical prediction model was developed with
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Comorbidity and mortality in systemic sclerosis and matched controls: Impact of interstitial lung disease. A population based cohort study based on health registry data. Chron. Respir. Dis. (IF 4.1) Pub Date : 2023-01-01 Malene Knarborg,Charlotte Hyldgaard,Elisabeth Bendstrup,Jesper Rømhild Davidsen,Anders Løkke,Saher Burhan Shaker,Ole Hilberg
OBJECTIVE This population-based, matched cohort study evaluates the impact of comorbidities on mortality among systemic sclerosis (SSc) patients with and without interstitial lung disease (ILD). METHOD Patients with a first-time SSc diagnosis between 2002 and 2015 were identified in the Danish National Patient Registry, separated into two cohorts - with ILD (SSc-ILD) and without ILD (non-ILD SSc),
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The impact of bronchoalveolar lavage on the diagnosis of undifferentiated interstitial lung disease alongside a multidisciplinary discussion. Chron. Respir. Dis. (IF 4.1) Pub Date : 2023-01-01 Wafa B Khan,Harry M Gallagher,Dilip Jayasimhan,Michael Dray,Catherina L Chang
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE Cellular analysis of bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) fluid may aid diagnosis in patients with undifferentiated interstitial lung disease (ILD). The utility of this test in the diagnostic process in conjunction with a multidisciplinary discussion (MDD) is not known. We aim to assess and compare interobserver agreement and diagnostic confidence before and after presenting BAL results
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Changes in lung cancer staging and emergency presentations during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic. Chron. Respir. Dis. (IF 4.1) Pub Date : 2023-01-01 Claire Vella,Wadood Parvez,Asif Ashraf,Syed Ajmal,Rajini Sudhir,Sanjay Agrawal,Jonathan Bennett,Muhammad Tufail
Aim: This study retrospectively analyses the impact of the 1st year of the COVID-19 pandemic on route of presentation and staging in lung cancer compared to the 2 years before and after implementation of the Leicester Optimal Lung Cancer Pathway (LOLCP) in Leicester, United Kingdom. Method: Electronic databases and hospital records were used to identify all patients diagnosed with lung cancer in 2018
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Implementation and maintenance of an enhanced pulmonary rehabilitation program in a single centre: An implementation study. Chron. Respir. Dis. (IF 4.1) Pub Date : 2023-01-01 Kim van der Braak,Joshua Wald,Catherine M Tansey,Thais Paes,Maria Sedeno,Anne-Marie Selzler,Michael K Stickland,Jean Bourbeau,Tania Janaudis-Ferreira
BACKGROUND Pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) has major benefits for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). An enhanced PR program was developed with a self-management education intervention. The objective of our study was to evaluate the implementation of the enhanced PR program into a single centre. METHODS Pre-post implementation study consisted of two evaluation periods: immediately
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Reflecting on the importance of theory-informed qualitative research in people with chronic respiratory disease and their carers. Chron. Respir. Dis. (IF 4.1) Pub Date : 2023-01-01 Emma L Giles,Samantha L Harrison
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Respiratory therapies for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis: A state of the art review. Chron. Respir. Dis. (IF 4.1) Pub Date : 2023-01-01 Priscila Sales de Campos,Wendy L Olsen,James P Wymer,Barbara K Smith
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a neurodegenerative condition noteworthy for upper and lower motor neuron death. Involvement of respiratory motor neuron pools leads to progressive pathology. These impairments include decreases in neural activation and muscle coordination, progressive airway obstruction, weakened airway defenses, restrictive lung disease, increased risk of pulmonary infections
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Palliation, end of life care and ventilation withdrawal in neuromuscular disorders. Chron. Respir. Dis. (IF 4.1) Pub Date : 2023-01-01 Joanna Elverson,Hayley Evans,Felicity Dewhurst
BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES The role of palliative care in the support of patients with neuromuscular disorders (NMDs) is generally recognised in spite of the scarcity of condition-specific evidence in the literature. METHODS We have focussed specifically on palliative and end-of-life care for patients whose neuromuscular disease has an impact on their respiratory function. Reviewing the literature, we have
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Symptoms burden and rehabilitation preference after an episode of COVID-19: A patients survey. Chron. Respir. Dis. (IF 4.1) Pub Date : 2023-01-01 Munyra Alhotye,Enya Daynes,Charlotte Gerlis,Sally J Singh
BACKGROUND After COVID-19 infection, individuals can experience a variety of symptoms that might require further treatment. Early data showed the value of adapted pulmonary rehabilitation programmes and technology-based interventions. To develop appropriate services, it is important to understand the symptom burden and the preferred mode of rehabilitation delivery. METHODS Post-hospital discharge (H)
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Greater exercise tolerance in COPD during acute intermittent compared to continuous shuttle walking protocols: A proof-of-concept study Chron. Respir. Dis. (IF 4.1) Pub Date : 2022-12-22 Charikleia Alexiou, Francesca Chambers, Dimitrios Megaritis, Lynsey Wakenshaw, Carlos Echevarria, Ioannis Vogiatzis
Objectives: Ground-based walking is a simple training modality which would suit pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) settings with limited access to specialist equipment. Patients with COPD are, however, ...
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Patients experience regarding home mechanical ventilation in an outpatient setting Chron. Respir. Dis. (IF 4.1) Pub Date : 2022-11-23 Carla Ribeiro, Cristina Jácome, Pedro Oliveira, Sara Conde, Wolfram Windisch, Rui Nunes
BackgroundThe patient’s experience of treatment is a cornerstone of high-quality healthcare, along with clinical safety and effectiveness. We aimed to evaluate the patients’ perspectives regarding ...
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Azithromycin use prior to ICU admission is associated with a lower short-term mortality for critically ill acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients: A retrospective cohort study Chron. Respir. Dis. (IF 4.1) Pub Date : 2022-11-21 Xuequn Guo, Hongsheng Lin, Donghao Guo, Qiu Luo
Azithromycin was thought to prevent acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AECOPDs) by anti-microbial and anti-inflammatory effects. However, it′s value in the treatment of c...
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Comparison of quadriceps muscle size and quality in adults with cystic fibrosis with different severities of cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator protein dysfunction Chron. Respir. Dis. (IF 4.1) Pub Date : 2022-11-15 Kenneth Wu, Anna Michalski, Jenna Sykes, Jane Batt, Anne L Stephenson, Sunita Mathur
BackgroundCystic fibrosis (CF) is characterized by CF transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) dysfunction. CFTR protein is expressed in human skeletal muscle; however, its impact on skeletal mus...
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Pulmonary function and Quality of Life in a prospective cohort of (non-) hospitalized COVID-19 pneumonia survivors up to six months Chron. Respir. Dis. (IF 4.1) Pub Date : 2022-11-11 Marlise P de Roos, Sebastiaan Siegerink, Nynke G Dijkstra, Birit FP Broekman, Kees Brinkman, Nini H Jonkman, Paul Bresser
ObjectivesA decrease of both diffusion capacity (DLCO) and Quality of Life (QoL) was reported after discharge in hospitalized COVID-19 pneumonia survivors. We studied three and 6 month outcomes in ...
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The effect of domiciliary high flow nasal cannula treatment on dyspnea and walking distance in patients with interstitial lung disease – A pilot study Chron. Respir. Dis. (IF 4.1) Pub Date : 2022-11-10 Ulla Møller Weinreich, Charlotte Burchardt, Jasmina Huremovic
IntroductionInterstitial Lung Diseases (ILD) affect the lung parenchyma and are often complicated by respiratory failure (RF) and impaired physical activity. High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC) has prov...
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Body mass index across adulthood and the development of airflow obstruction and emphysema Chron. Respir. Dis. (IF 4.1) Pub Date : 2022-11-09 Ruth E Trethewey, Nicole L Spartano, Ramachandran S Vasan, Martin G Larson, George T O’Connor, Dale W Esliger, Emily S Petherick, Michael C Steiner
BackgroundLow body mass index (BMI) is associated with COPD, but temporal relationships between airflow obstruction (AO) development and emphysematous change are unclear. We investigated longitudin...
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Feasibility and acceptability of a physical activity behavioural modification tele-coaching intervention in lung transplant recipients Chron. Respir. Dis. (IF 4.1) Pub Date : 2022-10-28 Emily Hume, Hazel Muse, Kirstie Wallace, Mick Wilkinson, Karen Heslop Marshall, Arun Nair, Stephen Clark, Ioannis Vogiatzis
BackgroundDespite improvements in pulmonary function following lung transplantation (LTx), physical activity levels remain significantly lower than the general population. To date, there is little ...
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Computed tomography-based body composition measures in COPD and their association with clinical outcomes: A systematic review Chron. Respir. Dis. (IF 4.1) Pub Date : 2022-10-12 John M Nicholson, Camila E Orsso, Sahar Nourouzpour, Brenawen Elangeswaran, Karan Chohan, Ani Orchanian-Cheff, Lee Fidler, Sunita Mathur, Dmitry Rozenberg
BackgroundComputed tomography (CT) is commonly utilized in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) for lung cancer screening and emphysema characterization. Computed tomography-morphometric an...
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Tidal volume expandability affected by flow, dynamic hyperinflation, and quasi-fixed inspiratory time in patients with COPD and healthy individuals Chron. Respir. Dis. (IF 4.1) Pub Date : 2022-10-08 Ming-Lung Chuang
Exertional dyspnea (ED) and impaired exercise performance (EP) are mainly caused by dynamic hyperinflation (DH) in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients by constraining tidal volume...
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Diagnostic value and safety of medical thoracoscopy under local anesthesia for unexplained diffuse interstitial lung disease: A retrospective study Chron. Respir. Dis. (IF 4.1) Pub Date : 2022-10-07 Lei Zhang, Tian Xie, Yaqing Li, Bingli Zhang, Yihui Fu, Yipeng Ding, Haihong Wu
ObjectiveWe aimed to explore the safety and diagnostic value of medical thoracoscopic lung biopsy in patients with unexplained diffuse interstitial lung disease (ILD) in a single center pilot study...
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Deriving personalised physical activity intensity thresholds by merging accelerometry with field-based walking tests: Implications for pulmonary rehabilitation Chron. Respir. Dis. (IF 4.1) Pub Date : 2022-10-06 Ilaria Pina, Pauline Ndagire, Winceslaus Katagira, Lorna Latimer, Jakub Zatloukal, Bruce Kirenga, Sally J Singh, Mark W Orme
During pulmonary rehabilitation (PR), patients receive individually tailored walking exercise training. The personalised nature of exercise prescription is a fundamental component of PR. Despite th...
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Incidence, prevalence and regional distribution of systemic sclerosis and related interstitial lung Disease: A nationwide retrospective cohort study Chron. Respir. Dis. (IF 4.1) Pub Date : 2022-09-19 Malene Knarborg, Charlotte Hyldgaard, Elisabeth Bendstrup, Jesper R Davidsen, Anders Løkke, Saher B Shaker, Ole Hilberg
ObjectiveTo investigate incidence and prevalence of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc) and association with interstitial lung disease (SSc-ILD) in a nationwide population-based study.MethodsPatients with an ...
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Changes in systemic inflammation after pulmonary rehabilitation in patients with COPD and severe physical inactivity – an exploratory study Chron. Respir. Dis. (IF 4.1) Pub Date : 2022-09-16 Mimi Thyregod, Anders Løkke, Søren T. Skou, Jacob Larsen, Uffe Bodtger
Background: Severe physical inactivity (SPI) in patients with COPD is associated with a poor prognosis. It is unknown whether there is a link between SPI and systemic inflammation, and if systemic ...
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The prognosis of pre-frail chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients for hospitalizations and mortality depends on their level of functional physical performance Chron. Respir. Dis. (IF 4.1) Pub Date : 2022-09-07 Francesc Medina-Mirapeix, Roberto Bernabeu-Mora, Mariano Gacto-Sánchez, Joaquina Montilla-Herrador, Pilar Escolar-Reina, María Piedad Sánchez-Martínez
ObjectiveTo determine if pre-frail Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients with poor and non-poor performance in the five-repetition sit-to-stand test (5-STS) had a worse prognosis fo...
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Prevalence of suspected poor bone health in people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease – a cross-sectional exploratory study Chron. Respir. Dis. (IF 4.1) Pub Date : 2022-09-07 Erin Cecins, Vinicius Cavalheri, Dennis R Taaffe, Anne-Marie Hill, Sarah Hug, Kylie Hill
BackgroundCompared to the general population, adults with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) have an increased prevalence of osteoporosis. Despite the known risk factors and potential com...
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The Exeter Activity Unlimited statement on physical activity and exercise for cystic fibrosis: methodology and results of an international, multidisciplinary, evidence-driven expert consensus Chron. Respir. Dis. (IF 4.1) Pub Date : 2022-09-06 Craig A Williams, Alan R Barker, Sarah Denford, Samantha B van Beurden, Mayara S Bianchim, Jessica E Caterini, Narelle S Cox, Kelly A Mackintosh, Melitta A McNarry, Sarah Rand, Jane E Schneiderman, Greg D Wells, Peter Anderson, Daniel Beever, Z Beverley, Ronan Buckley, Brenda Button, Adam J Causer, Máire Curran, Tiffany J Dwyer, Warren Gordon, Mathieu Gruet, Ryan A Harris, Elpis Hatziagorou, HJ (Erik)
BackgroundThe roles of physical activity (PA) and exercise within the management of cystic fibrosis (CF) are recognised by their inclusion in numerous standards of care and treatment guidelines. Ho...
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Development and preliminary validation of the chronic obstructive pulmonary disease scale quality of life instruments for chronic diseases-chronic obstructive pulmonary disease based on classical test theory and generalizability theory Chron. Respir. Dis. (IF 4.1) Pub Date : 2022-08-24 Chonghua Wan, Zheng Yang, Zhihuan Zhao, Peng Quan, Bin Wu, Yunbin Yang
Quality of life (QOL) in patients with Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a major global concern in respiratory care with the specific instruments used rarely being developed using a m...
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30 s sit-to-stand power is positively associated with chest muscle thickness in COVID-19 survivors Chron. Respir. Dis. (IF 4.1) Pub Date : 2022-08-11 Rodrigo Núñez-Cortés, Carlos Cruz-Montecinos, Francisco Martinez-Arnau, Rodrigo Torres-Castro, Esteban Zamora-Risco, Sofía Pérez-Alenda, Lars L. Andersen, Joaquín Calatayud, Estanislao Arana
IntroductionAfter hospitalization, early detection of musculoskeletal sequelae might help healthcare professionals to improve and individualize treatment, accelerating recovery after COVID-19. The ...
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Developing and validating a chronic obstructive pulmonary disease quick screening questionnaire using statistical learning models Chron. Respir. Dis. (IF 4.1) Pub Date : 2022-08-09 Xiaoyue Wang, Hong He, Liang Xu, Cuicui Chen, Jieqing Zhang, Na Li, Xianxian Chen, Weipeng Jiang, Li Li, Linlin Wang, Yuanlin Song, Jing Xiao, Jun Zhang, Dongni Hou
BackgroundActive targeted case-finding is a cost-effective way to identify individuals with high-risk for early diagnosis and interventions of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). A precis...
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Socioeconomic status is associated with healthcare seeking behaviour and disease burden in young adults with asthma – A nationwide cohort study Chron. Respir. Dis. (IF 4.1) Pub Date : 2022-08-06 Kjell Erik Julius Håkansson, Vibeke Backer, Charlotte Suppli Ulrik
IntroductionSpecialist management of asthma has been shown to associate with socioeconomic status (SES). However, little is known about the influence of SES on care burden in universal healthcare s...
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Frequency and impact on clinical outcomes of sarcopenia in patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis Chron. Respir. Dis. (IF 4.1) Pub Date : 2022-08-05 Kohei Fujita, Hirotsugu Ohkubo, Akiko Nakano, Yuta Mori, Kensuke Fukumitsu, Satoshi Fukuda, Yoshihiro Kanemitsu, Takehiro Uemura, Tomoko Tajiri, Ken Maeno, Yutaka Ito, Tetsuya Oguri, Yoshiyuki Ozawa, Takayuki Murase, Akio Niimi
ObjectivesSarcopenia is a syndrome characterized by reduced muscle mass and function. It is well-recognized as a complication in chronic diseases such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Howe...
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The Recovery Journey and the Rehabilitation Boat - A qualitative study to explore experiences of COVID-19 rehabilitation Chron. Respir. Dis. (IF 4.1) Pub Date : 2022-07-19 Charlotte Gerlis, Amy Barradell, Nikki Y Gardiner, Emma Chaplin, Amye Goddard, Sally J Singh, Enya Daynes
Introduction There are early data to suggest that a rehabilitation programme can help with on-going symptoms of COVID-19, including breathlessness, exercise limitation and fatigue. As yet, there are no published data to understand patients’ perceived acceptability of a rehabilitation programme for COVID-19. Methods 2 focus groups (n = 9) and 4 one to one interviews were conducted with participants