Subjective and Objective Outcomes in Patients With COPD After Pulmonary Rehabilitation - The Impact of Comorbidities.

ABSTRACT: Background: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a heterogeneous disease with multiple systemic manifestations and comorbidities, which contribute independently to its total morbidity and mortality. Pulmonary rehabilitation is an evidence-based intervention that is indicated for COPD patients who remain symptomatic, despite optimal pharmacological therapy. Although it is well documented in pure COPD, the role of pulmonary rehabilitation is uncertain in coexisting comorbidities. The aim of the present study was to clarify the effect of a pulmonary rehabilitation program in COPD patients with concomitant comorbidities. Methods: Thirty two patients with COPD were evaluated before and after a comprehensive pulmonary rehabilitation program, in terms of dyspnea, quality

SUBMITTER: Charikiopoulou M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6438881 | biostudies-literature | 2019

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature