CHEST Guidelines-Take-a-Deep-Breath

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The article focuses on the benefits of noninvasive ventilation (NIV) during exercise for individuals with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), addressing a common issue among COPD patients: reduced exercise tolerance due to dyspnea. This difficulty is often linked to hyperinflation and dynamic hyperinflation (DH), where incomplete exhalation before the next breath leads to increased inspiratory load and reduced exercise endurance.<br /><br />The document provides a detailed explanation that in those with COPD, abnormal inspiratory efforts occur due to increased elastic loads, leading to inadequate pressure generation by inspiratory muscles, and worsening with exercise. As traditional exercise interventions, like aerobic training, may not adequately address DH, alternative strategies like NIV have been explored. NIV reduces inspiratory muscle work by providing positive airway pressure, potentially normalizing the effort-reward relationship and allowing for more efficient breathing patterns. This could shorten inspiratory time, allowing better lung emptying and potentially lowering end-expiratory lung volume (EELV).<br /><br />The highlighted study by Dennis et al. examines the use of NIV in exercise, measuring benefits such as increased inspiratory capacity and reduced dyspnea. Participants exhibited longer exercise times and greater inspiratory capacity under NIV. The study suggests those with the greatest lung hyperinflation at rest benefit most from NIV.<br /><br />Despite some evidence, meta-analyses indicate inconsistent advantages of incorporating NIV with exercise training. Factors such as comfort, pressure settings, and ventilator response may play roles. The findings advocate for tailored pulmonary rehabilitation programs that can integrate NIV on a case-by-case basis, balancing potential benefits with challenges like cost and discomfort. Further trials could better determine long-lasting benefits and refine application in pulmonary rehabilitation.

Keywords

noninvasive ventilation

COPD

exercise tolerance

dyspnea

dynamic hyperinflation

inspiratory capacity

pulmonary rehabilitation

positive airway pressure

inspiratory muscles

lung hyperinflation