Dyspnoea: a multidimensional and multidisciplinary approach

Symposium
Chairs: P. Laveneziana (Paris Cedex 13, France), J. Yorke (Manchester (Greater Manchester), United Kingdom)
Aims: to provide an overview of the state-of-the-art advances in the multidimensional and multidisciplinary aspects of dyspnoea by focusing on four themes: the neurophysiology of dyspnoea, exercise and dyspnoea, the multidimensional assessment of dyspnoea, and the clinical impact and management of dyspnoea

Multidimensional assessment methods for dyspnoea profiling in clinical practice and laboratory research C. Morelot-Panzini (La Varenne Saint-Hilaire, France)
Patient testimonial K. Mogensen (Reykjavik, Iceland)
Affective and emotional dimensions of dyspnoea in chronic lung disease A. Van Leupoldt (Leuven, Belgium)
Common mechanisms of exertional dyspnoea in chronic lung disorders D. O'Donnell (Kingston (ON), Canada)
Non-pharmacological interventions for the management of breathlessness M. Johnson (Hull (North Humberside), United Kingdom)