Pulmonary Rehabilitation in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Pulmonary rehabilitation is a multidisciplinary program of care for patients with chronic respiratory impairment that is individually tailored and designed to optimize physical and social performance and autonomy. It can reduce symptoms, decrease disability, increase participation in physical and social activities, and improve the overall quality of life for individuals with chronic respiratory disease. Pulmonary rehabilitation consists of exercise training, patient and family education, psychosocial and behavioral intervention. The exercise training should be performed at least five times per week for 30 min in each session. The intensity of aerobic exercise training should be more than 60 per cent of the peak oxygen consumption.