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Dysfunctional breathing, defined as an alteration in the normal pattern of breathing [1, 2], is recognised to be an important differential diagnosis for individuals with “unexplained” dyspnoea. It is estimated… Click to show full abstract
Dysfunctional breathing, defined as an alteration in the normal pattern of breathing [1, 2], is recognised to be an important differential diagnosis for individuals with “unexplained” dyspnoea. It is estimated that dysfunctional breathing is present in up to 10% of the general population [3] and is a prevalent comorbid finding in individuals with airways disease, acting to amplify symptom burden and to confound accurate assessment of disease control [1, 3, 4]. This prospective cohort study confirms that patients with dysfunctional breathing experience dyspnoea and an abnormal breathing pattern when faced with undertaking everyday exercise challenges, such as climbing stairs https://bit.ly/3OEWwPM
Journal Title: ERJ Open Research
Year Published: 2022
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