Home oxygen therapy and noninvasive ventilation for stable COPD
Tachikawa, R.; Chin, K.
Nihon Rinsho. Japanese Journal of Clinical Medicine 74(5): 794-800
2016
ISSN/ISBN: 0047-1852 PMID: 27254949 Document Number: 687054
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is the most common underlying disease of home oxygen therapy (HOT) and long-term noninvasive ventilation (NIV) in Japan. Although both have been increasingly used for stable COPD in clinical practice, there are numerous questions to be resolved with regard to the indication of these therapies. Here we briefly reviewed current indication and available evidence of HOT and long-term NIV for stable COPD. We also outline research agenda that should be investigated in future studies.