Move With Air: Can a Fan Reduce Exertional Breathlessness During a 4-minute Constant Rate Walking Test in Adults With Cardiopulmonary Disease?
A fan blowing cool air to the face has been shown to alleviate breathlessness in malignant and non-malignant disease at rest and during exercise, however the underlying physiological mechanisms remain unknown. This random order, three-condition design study will explore physiological mechanisms of breathlessness relief with fan-to-face therapy during constant-rate exercise in people with cardiorespiratory disease.
• have a physician diagnosis of cardiopulmonary disease (e.g., chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, interstitial lung disease, heart failure)
• have a body mass index of \>18.5 kg/m2 and \<35 kg/m2
• must be cleared by a physician to perform physical activity/exercise following the completion of the 'Medical Clearance Form for Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing'.