COPD basics
what does COPD stand for?
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
How many weeks was the exercise phase of the study?
12 weeks
Did supplemental oxygen have an impact?
no
what is the main symptom associated with COPD?
dyspnea
what were the two experimental groups?
medical air and supplemental oxygen
what happened to ventilatory efficiency after exercise training?
no significant change was observed
how does COPD affect the airways?
chronic inflammation of the bronchioles
How was exercise intensity adjusted?
based on PEAK WORK RATE and HEART RATE from CPET
what did a decease in VO2/watt slope indicate?
improved aerobic efficiency