Effect of PIFR-based optimised inhalation therapy in patients recovering from acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: protocol of a prospective, multicentre, superiority, randomised controlled trial
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DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2019-034804
Abstract: Introduction Acute exacerbation (AE) is a major cause of disease progression and death in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), accounting for majority of medical expenditures. Correct inhalation therapy is effective in preventing AE… read more here.
Keywords: trial; pifr; inhalation; acute exacerbation ... See more keywords
Association between peak inspiratory flow rate and hand grip muscle strength in hospitalized patients with acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0227737
Abstract: Rationale Ineffective peak inspiratory flow rate (PIFR) generation in patients using inhalers results in insufficient drug delivery to the lungs and poor clinical outcomes. Low inspiratory muscle strength is associated with suboptimal PIFR. Objective To… read more here.
Keywords: strength; muscle strength; disease; pifr ... See more keywords