Background Lung cancer combined by chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (LC-COPD) is
a common comorbidity and their interaction with each other poses significant clinical …

Background High-flow nasal cannula (HFNC) oxygen therapy in acute hypoxic respiratory
failure is becoming increasingly popular. However, evidence to support the use of HFNC in …

The lungs serve two primary functions:(1) to facilitate oxygen uptake and delivery to the vital
organs and peripheral tissues and (2) to eliminate carbon dioxide and help maintain pH …

Introduction Patients with advanced chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
experience a great symptom burden. Breathlessness is a very frequently reported symptom …

Background: In severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), interval training (IT)
can be performed with oxygen support, which provides beneficial effect on metabolic …

The use of noninvasive respiratory support is increasing, with noninvasive ventilation (NIV)
and high‐flow nasal cannula providing unique barriers to nutrition support. Limited data …

Objective This study aimed to examine the effect of back massage on physiological
parameters, dyspnoea and anxiety in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease …

Background Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a chronic disease associated
with recurring exacerbations, which influence morbidity and mortality for the patient, while …

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a common chronic disease worldwide
and incurs heavy utilization of healthcare resources. Many COPD patients have …

Introduction: Acute hypercapnic respiratory failure has a poor prognosis in patients with
interstitial lung disease (ILD). Recent data demonstrated a positive effect of nasal high-flow …