Dyspnea and respiratory EMG in patients with COPD: results of the COPD monitoring study
Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: This study demonstrates that, even after controlling several physiological variables, electromyography (EMG) of the respiratory muscles is significantly associated with dyspnea, as assessed by the Borg scale in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) during daily activities. This finding suggests that respiratory EMG may serve as a physiological biomarker for dyspnea. Surface EMG measured on the chest offers valuable insights for assessing dyspnea, providing an additional, objective tool to capture the intensity of dyspnea during daily living.
Source: Journal of Applied Physiology
Language: English
Subfield: Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
Funder: Medtronic Bakken Research Center
OpenAlex ID: W4417246898