Respiratory sensations motivate humans to behaviorally modulate their breathing and are the
sensory urge component of the respiratory motivation-to-action neural system. Human and …

Interoception refers to the process by which the nervous system senses, interprets, and
integrates signals originating from within the body, providing a moment-by-moment mapping of …

It has long been recognized that humans can perceive respiratory loads. There have been
several studies on the detection and psychophysical quantification of mechanical load …

Effective management of dyspnea in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) requires
a clearer understanding of its underlying mechanisms. This roundtable reviews what is …

Neuroimaging studies of mindfulness training (MT) modulate anterior cingulate cortex (ACC)
and insula among other brain regions, which are important for attentional control, emotional …

Chiara T, Martin AD, Davenport PW, Bolser DC. Expiratory muscle strength training in persons
with multiple sclerosis having mild to moderate disability: effect on maximal expiratory …

BACKGROUND Aspiration pneumonia is a leading cause of death in people with Parkinson
disease (PD). The pathogenesis of these infections is largely attributed to the presence of …

Background It is unclear whether and how elite athletes process physiological or psychological
challenges differently than healthy comparison subjects. In general, individuals optimize …

The Urge-to-Cough is a component of the brain motivation system that mediates cognitive
responses to cough stimuli. There are six stages to the cough motivation-to-action system: (1) …

Cough and breathing are generated by a common muscular system. However, these two
behaviors differ significantly in their mechanical features and regulation. The current …