Lung India (Jan 2019)

The initial steps in pulmonary rehabilitation: How it all began?

  • K Vaishali,
  • Mukesh Kumar Sinha,
  • Arun G Maiya,
  • Anup Bhat

DOI
https://doi.org/10.4103/lungindia.lungindia_101_18
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 36, no. 2
pp. 139 – 141

Abstract

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Pulmonary rehabilitation plays a vital role in improving symptom, thereby enhancing health-related quality of life in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. We here with review is highlighting the landmark changes and recommendation for pulmonary rehabilitation since inception to till date. We also discuss the utilization of oxygen therapy, various measures of exercise training, and adherence strategy recommendation for betterment of the patient performance in their activity of daily living life.

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