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Incremental cycle CPET breathlessness

Normative equations Canadians (CanCOLD) [in relation to power output; oxygen update; or minute ventilation]:

Article:  "Normative Reference Equations for Breathlessness Intensity during Incremental Cardiopulmonary Cycle Exercise Testing", Ann Am Thorac Soc . 2024 Jan;21(1):56-67.  Downloadable Excel Spreadsheet

Validation in people with chronic airflow limitation: "Abnormal Exertional Breathlessness on Cardiopulmonary Cycle Exercise Testing in Relation to Self-Reported and Physiologic Responses in Chronic Airflow Limitation", Chest. 2024 Feb 27:S0012-3692(24)00270-8

Normative equations from Sweden [in relation to power output only]: "Reference equations for breathlessness during incremental cycle exercise testing", ERJ Open Res . 2023 Apr 11;9(2):00566-2022.   Downloadable Excel Spreadsheet

6MWT (20m walking course) breathlessness and leg discomfort

Article:  "The modified Borg/6-min walk distance ratio: a method to assess exertional breathlessness and leg discomfort using the 6-min walk test", ERJ Open Res . 2023 Sep 25;9(5):00281-2023


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