Dynamic compliance and forced oscillatory reactance in older non-smokers with asthma and fixed airflow obstruction

Conclusion: In older non-smoking asthmatics with FAO, VH has a large effect on dynamic respiratory mechanics at a higher than normal breathing rate. Furthermore, Xrs at 5Hz may predominantly reflect VH rather than static lung compliance in this population.

Source: European Respiratory Journal - November 20, 2019 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Tonga, K., Durack, T., Chapman, D., Thamrin, C., King, G. Tags: Clinical respiratory physiology, exercise and functional imaging Source Type: research