Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease-V: Management01:29

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease-V: Management

2.5K
Managing Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) involves a multifaceted approach to reduce symptoms, prevent exacerbations, improve overall health status, and slow disease progression. Key strategies include lifestyle modifications, pharmacotherapy, supportive therapies, and, in some cases, surgery. Here is an overview of the primary COPD management strategies:
Smoking Cessation
2.5K
Acute Respiratory Failure-III01:30

Acute Respiratory Failure-III

159
Hypercapnic respiratory failure, also known as Type 2 or ventilatory respiratory failure, is a severe condition characterized by the body's inability to effectively remove carbon dioxide (CO2) from the bloodstream. It leads to an arterial CO2 pressure (PaCO2) exceeding 45 mmHg and a blood pH above 7.35. This situation indicates that the body's ventilatory demand, or the ventilation needed to maintain normal PaCO2 levels, surpasses its supply or the maximum gas flow achievable without...
159
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease-V: Nursing Management01:30

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease-V: Nursing Management

3.6K
Nursing management of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is crucial for providing thorough care and support to patients. Nurses play an integral role in this process through detailed assessment, careful planning, targeted interventions, and ongoing evaluation. Here's an overview of the critical steps in nursing management for COPD.
Assessment
3.6K
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease-I: Introduction01:20

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease-I: Introduction

2.8K
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a long-lasting respiratory condition requiring continuous attention and care. It is a progressive lung disease that leads to breathing challenges due to airflow obstruction. It manifests as persistent respiratory symptoms and restricted airflow resulting from abnormalities in the airways and alveoli, usually due to long-term exposure to harmful particles or gases. COPD mainly consists of two primary conditions: emphysema and chronic bronchitis.
2.8K
Respiratory Volumes and Capacities I01:26

Respiratory Volumes and Capacities I

959
Assessing the respiratory rate and rhythm for a complete minute is crucial for evaluating the breathing pattern. Even a minor increase in the patient's average respiratory rate, by as little as three to five breaths per minute, is an early and vital indicator of respiratory distress. Patients with a respiratory rate exceeding twenty-four breaths per minute require close monitoring to determine the physiological alterations. This careful observation is essential for prompt recognition and...
959
COPD: Management Using Bronchodilators and Corticosteroids01:26

COPD: Management Using Bronchodilators and Corticosteroids

182
Chronic obstructive pulmonary isease (COPD) involves a group of progressive lung disorders characterized by persistent airflow limitation and chronic respiratory symptoms. Asthma-COPD Overlap Syndrome (ACOS), encompassing features of both asthma and Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), is a group of progressive lung disorders that includes chronic bronchitis, emphysema, and refractory (non-reversible) asthma. ACOS leads to complex clinical presentations that combine the inflammatory...
182

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

[Pneumology : what's new in 2025].

Revue medicale suisse·2026
Same author

[Oxygen therapy in hospitalized patients : What are the indications? What are the targets?]

Revue medicale suisse·2025
Same author

[How to define a well-ventilated patient?]

Revue medicale suisse·2025
Same author

[High-flow nasal therapy in the management of stable obstructive respiratory diseases].

Revue medicale suisse·2025
Same author

[Hypnosis and pulmonology : a complementary approach].

Revue medicale suisse·2025
Same author

Association between BRINDA-corrected iron metabolism and lung function in the community: the CoLaus|PneumoLaus study.

BMC pulmonary medicine·2025

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Jun 7, 2025

Author Spotlight: Efficacy of Auricular Pressure Bean Therapy in Reducing Wheezing Symptoms
02:34

Author Spotlight: Efficacy of Auricular Pressure Bean Therapy in Reducing Wheezing Symptoms

Published on: May 10, 2024

826

[How to deal with unexplained dyspnoea].

Stéphane Mouraux1, Chloé Cantero2, Claudio Rabec1

  • 1Service de pneumologie, Centre hospitalier universitaire vaudois, 1011 Lausanne.

Revue Medicale Suisse
|November 15, 2024
PubMed
Summary

Unexplained dyspnoea, a chronic condition affecting 15% of patients with breathlessness, requires a structured diagnostic approach. This article offers a guide for primary care physicians to identify and manage this challenging condition effectively.

More Related Videos

Home-Based Prescribed Pulmonary Exercise in Patients with Stable Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
00:07

Home-Based Prescribed Pulmonary Exercise in Patients with Stable Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Published on: August 24, 2019

9.6K
Investigation into Deep Breathing through Measurement of Ventilatory Parameters and Observation of Breathing Patterns
08:34

Investigation into Deep Breathing through Measurement of Ventilatory Parameters and Observation of Breathing Patterns

Published on: September 16, 2019

11.6K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Jun 7, 2025

Author Spotlight: Efficacy of Auricular Pressure Bean Therapy in Reducing Wheezing Symptoms
02:34

Author Spotlight: Efficacy of Auricular Pressure Bean Therapy in Reducing Wheezing Symptoms

Published on: May 10, 2024

826
Home-Based Prescribed Pulmonary Exercise in Patients with Stable Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
00:07

Home-Based Prescribed Pulmonary Exercise in Patients with Stable Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Published on: August 24, 2019

9.6K
Investigation into Deep Breathing through Measurement of Ventilatory Parameters and Observation of Breathing Patterns
08:34

Investigation into Deep Breathing through Measurement of Ventilatory Parameters and Observation of Breathing Patterns

Published on: September 16, 2019

11.6K

Area of Science:

  • Pulmonology and Internal Medicine
  • Diagnostic Medicine

Context:

  • Chronic dyspnoea affects a significant patient population.
  • Unexplained dyspnoea presents diagnostic challenges and delays.
  • Current diagnostic pathways are often insufficient.

Purpose:

  • Define unexplained dyspnoea (chronic, significant breathlessness without diagnosis).
  • Outline the epidemiology and clinical presentation.
  • Provide a diagnostic algorithm for primary care.

Summary:

  • Unexplained dyspnoea is chronic breathlessness (≥ 3 months, mMRC ≥ 2) without diagnosis post-initial workup.
  • Affects 15% of dyspnoea patients, leading to diagnostic delays.
  • Article details definition, epidemiology, clinical assessment, differential diagnosis, and a proposed algorithm.

Impact:

  • Aims to reduce diagnostic delay for unexplained dyspnoea.
  • Facilitates timely patient referral and management.
  • Improves primary care physician's ability to manage complex breathlessness cases.