The effect of expiratory flow limitation on supine persistent hyperinflation in COPD: a prospective observational study

Introduction COPD is characterised by airflow obstruction, expiratory airway collapse and closure causing expiratory flow limitation (EFL) and hyperinflation. Supine posture may worsen ventilatory function in COPD, which may cause hyperinflation to persist and contribute to symptoms of orthopnoea an...

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Main Authors: Meera Srinivasan, Hannah Pollard, David G. Chapman, Katrina Tonga, Kieran Patel, Kaj Blokland, David Touma, Cindy Thamrin, Troy Cross, Kim Prisk, Gregory G. King
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: European Respiratory Society 2024-11-01
Series:ERJ Open Research
Online Access:http://openres.ersjournals.com/content/10/6/00255-2024.full
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