The complexity of outcome assessment in trials of symptomatic management for people living with persistent breathlessness: challenges and opportunities
Abstract
Extract In many people with chronic respiratory diseases, breathlessness (dyspnoea) occurs at normal day-to-day exertion, despite optimal treatment of their underlying diseases [1]. It is disabling, and is associated with worse self-rated health, care dependency, worse physical and mental quality of life, decreased social life, anxiety, depression, unplanned healthcare use and poorer prognosis [2–4].
Fields of Study & Subjects
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Research
Obstructive Sleep Apnea Research
Respiratory and Cough-Related Research
Publication details
- Journal / source
- European Respiratory Journal
- Publisher
- European Respiratory Society (ERS)
- Volume
- 67
- Issue
- 3
- Pages
- 2502374–2502374
- Publication date
- 1 March 2026
- Language
- EN