Portable CPAP benefits on exercise capacity in patients with excessive dynamic airway collapse (EDAC)

Physiotherapy for large airway collapse: an ABC approach

“…Respiratory muscles were more unloaded in the CPAP group, as measured by NRDI. Additional evidence supports the utility of CPAP in this group: 27 patients with LAC had a 6MWT on air versus CPAP [ 66 ]. The distance achieved with 6MWT improved significantly with CPAP (by median (range) 32 (8–53) m) compared to room air (p=0.003).…”

An unusual case of breathlessness

“…Surgical intervention includes central airway stabilisation by posterior mesh splinting known as tracheobronchoplasty [ 13 ]. It improves symptoms, health-related quality of life, as well as function and exercise capacity [ 20 ]. Stenting can be used interim while surgery is being planned.…”