Determinants of dynamic hyperinflation during metronome-paced tachypnea in COPD and normal subjects

Cooper C. B. , Calligaro G. L. , Quinn M. M. , Eshaghian P., COŞKUN N. F. , Abrazado M., ...More

RESPIRATORY PHYSIOLOGY & NEUROBIOLOGY, vol.190, no.1, pp.76-80, 2014 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 190 Issue: 1
  • Publication Date: 2014
  • Doi Number: 10.1016/j.resp.2013.08.002
  • Journal Name: RESPIRATORY PHYSIOLOGY & NEUROBIOLOGY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.76-80
  • Keywords: COPD, Dynamic hyperinflation, Breathing pattern, HYPOCAPNIA, BREATHLESSNESS, EXERCISE
  • Bursa Uludag University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

In COPD, dynamic hyperinflation (DH) occurs during exercise and during metronome-paced tachypnea (MPT). We investigated the relationship of DH with breathing pattern and ventilation ((V)over dot(E)) in COPD and normal subjects (NS).