Pulmonary Rehabilitation in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) / 한양의대학술지

ABSTRACT

Pulmonary rehabilitation is the standard in care and effective in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The goals of pulmonary rehabilitation are to restore their highest possible levels of independent function and to improve their quality of life. Despite optimal medical therapy, pulmonary rehabilitation is appropriate for any patient with dyspnea and disabling symptoms. Pulmonary rehabilitation improves exercise capacity and reduces dyspnea and fatigue in COPD. The goals and benefits of pulmonary rehabilitation are achieved by education, exercise training, and nutrition counseling.