The Effects of Oxygen Therapy on Pulmonary Rehabilitation in Patients with COPD / 昆明医科大学学报

ABSTRACT

Objective To discuss the effects of oxygen therapy on partial pressure of oxygen, pulmonary function and quality of life among patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) during respiratory rehabilitation (PR) . Methods Eighty patients with COPD were selected and randomly divided into two groups (receiving oxygen therapy and receiving no oxygen therapy) with 40 in each group.Patients who participated in this study underwent a comprehensive 8-week outpatient PR program. After the 8-week treatment, patients'pulmonary function, blood gas analysis and St.George respiratory questionnaire (SCRQ) score were tested. Results Significant improvements were observed in pulmonary function, partial pressure of oxygen and SCRQ score in both groups after the treatment.The group underwent the oxygen therapy showed better results in partial pressure of oxygen, FEV1 and SCRQ score during the rehabilitation compared to the group underwent no oxygen therapy. Conclusion Oxygen therapy during PR plays a positive role in respiratory rehabilitation, which is worth generalizing.