Cool facial airflow hastens exertion recovery in chronic breathlessness: randomised crossover trial of different fan airflow speeds
Our novel data suggest the optimal airflow speed to hasten recovery from exertional breathlessness in people with chronic breathlessness is 2.85 m/s. Net benefit reduces at higher flow rates.
Authors
- T. Lindsey Burrell (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0682-2614)
- Flavia Swan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7723-5244)
- Christina Ramsenthaler (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9996-1818)
- Michael G. Crooks (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6876-0258)
- Miriam J. Johnson (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6204-9158)
- Andrew Simpson (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0480-1134)
Institutions
- University of Hull (GB)
- Hull York Medical School (GB)
- ZHAW Zurich University of Applied Sciences (CH)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMJ Supportive & Palliative Care
- Published
- 2025-06-13
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1136/spcare-2024-005103
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.52