Take home messages A hallmark of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is the occurrence of expiratory flow limitation (EFL) during a forced expiratory manoeuvre at lower expiratory flows compared with healthy subjects. Forced oscillation technique provides an objective, non-invasive measure of tidal EFL that does not require the performance of respiratory manoeuvres and offers a […]
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Pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) is one of the most cost-effective interventions for people with chronic respiratory disease.1 The evidence base is strong, demonstrating benefits of improving exercise capacity and health–related quality of life. Furthermore, it has been stated that research comparing PR with conventional care is not needed anymore but that research studies should focus on elements of a programme, such […]
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European Respiratory & Pulmonary Diseases is a peer-reviewed, free-to-access, annual journal comprising review articles, case reports, practice guides, theoretical discussions, and original research. It features balanced and comprehensive articles written by leading authorities, addressing the most important and salient developments in the field of respiratory.
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