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Optimizing quality of care in patients admitted with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease exacerbation
Optimizing quality of care in patients admitted with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease exacerbation
Objectives: Adherence to Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD) guidelines in acute exacerbation of...
Patient-related outcomes in patients referred to a respiratory clinic with persisting symptoms following non-hospitalised COVID-19
Patient-related outcomes in patients referred to a respiratory clinic with persisting symptoms following non-hospitalised COVID-19
Survivors of COVID-19 can present with varied and persisting symptoms, regardless of hospitalisation. We describe the ongo...
How to eat, drink and speak on non-invasive ventilation
How to eat, drink and speak on non-invasive ventilation
We report our observations on six individuals with non-bulbar neuromuscular disorders using non-invasive ventilation (NIV)...
‘Pleural Triage’ facilitates effective management of a pleural service in the COVID-19 era
‘Pleural Triage’ facilitates effective management of a pleural service in the COVID-19 era
The COVID-19 pandemic has created new challenges for management of pleural diseases. As resources and staff have been redi...
Use of non-invasive ventilation in motor neuron disease – a retrospective cohort analysis
Use of non-invasive ventilation in motor neuron disease – a retrospective cohort analysis
Motor neuron disease (MND) is a neurodegenerative disorder which leads to progressive muscle weakness including respirator...
Diffusing capacity in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease assessment: A meta-analysis
Diffusing capacity in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease assessment: A meta-analysis
To achieve a multidimensional evaluation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients, the spirometry measures...
A retrospective review of Achromobacter species and antibiotic treatments in patients with primary ciliary dyskinesia
A retrospective review of Achromobacter species and antibiotic treatments in patients with primary ciliary dyskinesia
Objectives: Primary ciliary dyskinesia (PCD) is a rare congenital disease with defective mucociliary clearance causing fre...
Title: Blood flow restricted exercise training: Perspectives of people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and health professionals
Title: Blood flow restricted exercise training: Perspectives of people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and health professionals
ObjectiveThis descriptive qualitative study explored perspectives of people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (CO...
Exercise ventilation and dyspnea in the obese patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: “how much” versus “how well”
Exercise ventilation and dyspnea in the obese patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: “how much” versus “how well”
1. O’Donnell, DE, Milne, KM, James, MD, et al. Dyspnea in COPD: new mechanistic insights and management implications. Adv ...
Energy expenditure as a marker of physical activity intensity in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Energy expenditure as a marker of physical activity intensity in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
1. Morris, J, Heady, J, Raffle, P. lancet CR-T, 1953 undefined. Coronary heart-disease and physical activity of work. [Int...
The association of blood urea nitrogen levels upon emergency admission with mortality in acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
The association of blood urea nitrogen levels upon emergency admission with mortality in acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Background and purposeHigh blood urea nitrogen (BUN) is associated with an elevated risk of mortality in various diseases,...
Prevalence and associated factors of dysglycemia among patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Prevalence and associated factors of dysglycemia among patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
ObjectivesDysglycemia is known to be a common comorbidity of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). However, undiag...
P and associated factors of dysglycemia among patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
P and associated factors of dysglycemia among patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
ObjectivesDysglycemia is known to be a common comorbidity of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). However, undiag...
Validation of a Spanish version of the Leicester Cough Questionnaire in cystic fibrosis
Validation of a Spanish version of the Leicester Cough Questionnaire in cystic fibrosis
Cough is a main symptom in cystic fibrosis (CF). We aim to validate a Spanish version of the Leicester Cough Questionnaire...
Investigating balance, gait, and physical function in people who have undergone thoracic surgery for a diagnosis of lung cancer: A mixed-methods study
Investigating balance, gait, and physical function in people who have undergone thoracic surgery for a diagnosis of lung cancer: A mixed-methods study
ObjectivesSymptoms associated with lung cancer and thoracic surgery might increase fall risk. We aimed to investigate: 1) ...
Energy expenditure per minute in different activities and body positions and its association with the classification as physically active or inactive in daily life in individuals with COPD
Energy expenditure per minute in different activities and body positions and its association with the classification as physically active or inactive in daily life in individuals with COPD
Objective: To describe and compare energy expenditure (EE)/minute walking and in different body postures in individuals wi...
The diagnosis of asthma. Can physiological tests of small airways function help?
The diagnosis of asthma. Can physiological tests of small airways function help?
Asthma is a common, chronic, and heterogeneous disease with a global impact and substantial economic costs. It is also ass...
Effect of interval compared to continuous exercise training on physiological responses in patients with chronic respiratory diseases: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Effect of interval compared to continuous exercise training on physiological responses in patients with chronic respiratory diseases: A systematic review and meta-analysis
BackgroundCurrent evidence suggests that interval exercise training (IET) and continuous exercise training (CET) produce c...
Pulmonary rehabilitation for interstitial lung disease: Referral and patient experiences
Pulmonary rehabilitation for interstitial lung disease: Referral and patient experiences
Objectives: The objectives of this study were to determine the proportion of patients with interstitial lung disease (ILD)...
Physical and social isolation during COVID-19 – How did it impact the functional status of people with advanced respiratory disease?
Physical and social isolation during COVID-19 – How did it impact the functional status of people with advanced respiratory disease?
1. World Health Organization . WHO Coronavirus (COVID-19) dashboard, Website: https://covid19.who.int/ (Accessed on 29 Jul...
Psychometric properties of patient reported outcome measures in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
Psychometric properties of patient reported outcome measures in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
Background: Various patient reported outcome measures (PROMs) are used in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). We aimed to...
Factors related to instrumental activities of daily living in persons with chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension
Factors related to instrumental activities of daily living in persons with chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension
Instrumental activities of daily living (IADL) are significantly related to quality of life and mortality among individual...
Patient reported side-effects of prednisone and methotrexate in a real-world sarcoidosis population
Patient reported side-effects of prednisone and methotrexate in a real-world sarcoidosis population
Currently prednisone is the first-line pharmacological treatment option for pulmonary sarcoidosis. Methotrexate is used as...
Comparison of the sensitivity of patient-reported outcomes for detecting the benefit of biologics in severe asthma
Comparison of the sensitivity of patient-reported outcomes for detecting the benefit of biologics in severe asthma
BackgroundThe sensitivity of patient-reported outcomes (PROs) to detect the effects of treatment change depends on the mat...
CRD Editor’s corner archive: April-June 2021
CRD Editor’s corner archive: April-June 2021
1. Rubio-Rask, SE, Farver-Vestergaard, I, Hilberg, O, et al. Sexual health communication in COPD: The role, contents and d...
Free diving-inspired breathing techniques for COPD patients: A pilot study
Free diving-inspired breathing techniques for COPD patients: A pilot study
Objectives: Pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) is a key factor in enhancing self-management and exercise capacity in patients w...
CRD Editor’s Corner Archive: January–March 2021
CRD Editor’s Corner Archive: January–March 2021
1. Montaño, M, Pérez-Bautista, O, Velasco-Torres, Y, et al. Women with COPD from biomass smoke have reduced serum levels o...
Relationships between prolonged physical and social isolation during the COVID-19 pandemic, reduced physical activity and disability in activities of daily living among people with advanced respiratory disease
Relationships between prolonged physical and social isolation during the COVID-19 pandemic, reduced physical activity and disability in activities of daily living among people with advanced respiratory disease
In people with advanced respiratory disease, we examined (i) the impact of COVID-19–related physical and social isolation ...
A review of respiratory manifestations and their management in Ehlers-Danlos syndromes and hypermobility spectrum disorders
A review of respiratory manifestations and their management in Ehlers-Danlos syndromes and hypermobility spectrum disorders
Background:Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes (EDS) and Hypermobility Spectrum Disorders (HSD) are a heterogeneous group of heritable...
The burden of chronic respiratory diseases in adults in Nepal: A systematic review
The burden of chronic respiratory diseases in adults in Nepal: A systematic review
While chronic lung disease causes substantial global morbidity and mortality, global estimates have primarily been based o...
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