Analysis of longitudinal changes in dyspnea of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: an observational study

Analysis of longitudinal changes in dyspnea of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: an observational study

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Guidelines recommend that symptoms as well as lung function should be monitored for the management of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). However, limited data are available regarding the longitudinal change i...

Full description

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Oga Toru, Tsukino Mitsuhiro, Hajiro Takashi, Ikeda Akihiko, Nishimura Koichi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-09-01
Series:Respiratory Research
Subjects:
COPD
Dyspnea
Airflow limitation
Diffusing capacity
Exercise
Psychological status
Disease progression
Online Access:http://respiratory-research.com/content/13/1/85

Similar Items

Similar Items