Key result
Cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET) helps uncover the physiological mechanisms of exertional dyspnoea in COPD and provides a rationale for individualised treatment optimisation.
Population
Patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), including those with mild-to-moderate disease
Design
Review
Authors
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May support individualized COPD dyspnoea management; leaves open effects on clinical outcomes.
This review highlights the utility of cardiopulmonary exercise testing in understanding the physiological mechanisms of exertional dyspnoea in COPD to guide individualized treatment.
O’Donnell et al. (2016) conducted a review in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET) was evaluated. Cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET) helps uncover the physiological mechanisms of exertional dyspnoea in COPD and provides a rationale for individualised treatment optimisation.