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Can static hyperinflation predict exercise capacity in COPD?
Ladeira, I; Oliveira, P; Gomes, J; Lima, R; Guimarães, MIntroduction: The diagnosis and severity assessment of COPD relies on spirometry, and in particular the FEV1. However, it has been proposed that hyperinflation and air-trapping are better predictors of exercise capacity and mortality than the FEV1. Research: QUESTION: Does static hyperinflation predict exercise capacity? Methods: We conducted an observational prospective study. Patients with COPD referred to th...
Reference equations for the 6-minute walk distance in healthy Portuguese subjec...
Oliveira, MJ; Marçôa, R; Moutinho, J; Oliveira, P; Ladeira, I; Lima, R; Guimarães, MIntroduction Six-minute walk test (6MWT) is used for evaluating functional exercise capacity. To the best of our knowledge, there are no reference equations to predict six-minute walk distance (6MWD) for the Portuguese population. The aims of the present study were to measure anthropometric data and 6MWD in a sample of healthy Portuguese population, to establish reference equations to predict 6MWD and to compar...
Does any association exist between Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and Er...
Dias, M; Oliveira, MJ; Oliveira, P; Ladeira, I; Lima, R; Guimarães, MIntroduction: Erectile dysfunction (ED) is the inability to achieve or maintain an erection for satisfactory sexual activity. Recent studies have shown an association between ED and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). However, this issue is often ignored. We aimed to evaluate the ED prevalence in COPD patients and its risk factors and to study the impact of dyspnea in sexual activity. Methods: Cross-s...