Pulmonary rehabilitation: A regional perspective evidenced-based review

Abstract

Pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) is an integral component of the comprehensive management plan of patients with chronic lung diseases by addressing their functional and psychological deficits. PR is generally recommended to symptomatic patients with chronic lung diseases who develop shortness of breath on their own pace at level ground while receiving optimum therapy. From a regional perspective, this review covers the description of a PR program, its establishment and outcome assessment.

Keywords

• Chronic lung diseases
• chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
• pulmonary rehabilitation
• quality of life