TY - JOUR T1 - Effect of the cooling sensation induced by olfactory stimulation by L-menthol on dyspnoea: a pilot study JF - European Respiratory Journal JO - Eur Respir J DO - 10.1183/13993003.01823-2016 VL - 49 IS - 4 SP - 1601823 AU - Masashi Kanezaki AU - Satoru Ebihara Y1 - 2017/04/01 UR - http://erj.ersjournals.com/content/49/4/1601823.abstract N2 - It is common for us to encounter patients suffering from dyspnoea who can occasionally obtain subjective relief when they sit near an open window or in front of a fan. In fact, a recent randomised controlled study showed the effectiveness of a handheld fan blowing air across the nose and mouth in reducing the sensation of breathlessness in patients with advanced disease [1]. It has also been reported that, in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, breathing cold air reduces the sensation of dyspnoea and improves exercise performance [2]. However, the mechanism behind this effect remains unclear.Olfactory stimulation by L-menthol and dyspnoea http://ow.ly/tL77308wKSS ER -