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European Respiratory Society statement on airway clearance techniques in adults with bronchiectasis
(European Respiratory Society, 2023-07)
Airway clearance techniques (ACTs) are part of the main management strategy for patients with bronchiectasis. Despite being a priority for patients, accessibility, implementation and reporting of ACTs ...
Physical activity characteristics across GOLD Quadrants Depend on the Questionnaire used
(Public Library of Science (PLoS), 2016-03)
The GOLD multidimensional classification of COPD severity combines the exacerbation risk with the symptom experience, for which 3 different questionnaires are permitted. This study investigated differences ...
Clinical impact of electronic monitoring devices of inhalers in adults with asthma or COPD: a systematic review and meta-analysis
(MDPI, 2023-03)
We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to gain insight into the characteristics and clinical impact of electronic monitoring devices of inhalers (EMDs) and their clinical interventions in ...
Depressive symptoms, fatigue and social relationships influenced physical activity in frail older community-dwellers during the spanish lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic
(MDPI, 2021-01)
Due to the dramatic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, Spain underwent a strict lockdown (March–May 2020). How the lockdown modified older adults’ physical activity (PA) has been poorly described. This ...
Determinants of study completion and response to a 12-month behavioral physical activity intervention in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a cohort study
(Public Library of Science (PLoS), 2019-05)
Objectives
Physical activity is key to improve the prognosis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). To help to tailor future interventions we aimed to identify the baseline characteristics ...
Fisioterapia respiratoria post-COVID-19: algoritmo de decisión terapéuticaFisioterapia respiratoria post-COVID-19: algoritmo de decisión terapéutica
(Elsevier, 2021-10-12)
La pandemia causada por la enfermedad de la COVID-19 ha supuesto un gran reto para los profesionales del sistema sociosanitario, intensificándose con el manejo y atención de las manifestaciones clínicas ...
Differences in peak cough flow values assessed by mouthpiece and facemask on healthy subjects
(Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte, 2016-04)
Background: Coughing is the most important mechanism for evacuating mucus secretions from the airways. Its efficacy directly depends on the Peak Cough Flow (PCF), the maximum air-flow generated during ...
Myofunctional therapy (oropharyngeal exercises) for obstructive sleep apnoea
(John Wiley & Sons, 2019-10)
This is a protocol for a Cochrane Review (Intervention). The objectives are as follows:
To evaluate the benefits and harms of myofunctional therapy (oropharyngeal exercises) for the treatment of ...
Respiratory function in patients post-infection by COVID-19: a systematic review and meta-analysisRespiratory function in patients post-infection by COVID-19: a systematic review and meta-analysis
(Elsevier, 2021-08)
Background: Evidence suggests lungs as the organ most affected by coronavirus disease 2019
(COVID-19). The literature on previous coronavirus infections reports that patients may experience persistent ...
Socio-environmental correlates of physical activity in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)Socio-environmental correlates of physical activity in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
(BMJ Publishing Group, 2017-03)
Background: Study of the causes of the reduced levels of physical activity in patients with COPD has been scarce and limited to biological factors.
Aim: To assess the relationship between novel ...