Publications by authors named "Hugo L Pereira"
Objective: To evaluate the acute effects of expiratory positive airway pressure (EPAP) on exercise tolerance, dyspnea, leg discomfort, and breathing pattern in patients with COPD.
Methods: Fifteen patients with COPD were assessed with the following three different protocols: EPAP of 7.5 cmHO used during a constant cycle ergometer exercise test (Protocol-1); EPAP of 7.