Activity-related dyspnea is not modified by psychological status in people with COPD, interstitial lung disease or obesity
Highlights ► Spirometry and lung volume measurements are recommended for dyspnea evaluation. ► Psychological status assessment is also recommended. ► We show that spirometry and lung volume measurements have limited usefulness. ► We show that dyspnea (MRC score) is not affected by psychological stat...
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Veröffentlicht in: | Respiratory physiology & neurobiology 2012-06, Vol.182 (1), p.18-25 |
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Zusammenfassung: | Highlights ► Spirometry and lung volume measurements are recommended for dyspnea evaluation. ► Psychological status assessment is also recommended. ► We show that spirometry and lung volume measurements have limited usefulness. ► We show that dyspnea (MRC score) is not affected by psychological status. ► Statistical analysis shows that specific resistance is a main descriptor of function. |
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ISSN: | 1569-9048 1878-1519 |
DOI: | 10.1016/j.resp.2012.02.004 |