Impact of adherence to long-term oxygen therapy on patients with COPD and exertional hypoxemia followed for one year

Impact of adherence to long-term oxygen therapy on patients with COPD and exertional hypoxemia followed for one year

ABSTRACT Objective: To determine the impact of adherence to long-term oxygen therapy (LTOT) on quality of life, dyspnea, and exercise capacity in patients with COPD and exertional hypoxemia followed for one year. Methods: Patients experiencing severe hypoxemia during a six-minute walk test (6MWT)...

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Main Authors: Carolina Bonfanti Mesquita, Caroline Knaut, Laura Miranda de Oliveira Caram, Renata Ferrari, Silmeia Garcia Zanati Bazan, Irma Godoy, Suzana Erico Tanni
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Sociedade Brasileira de Pneumologia e Tisiologia
Series:Jornal Brasileiro de Pneumologia
Subjects:
Respiratory insufficiency
Pulmonary disease, chronic obstructive
Patient compliance
Hypoxia
Oxygen inhalation therapy
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