Europa medicophysica
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Eura Medicophys
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Europa medicophysica · Dec 2007
Review Meta AnalysisMeta-analysis of respiratory rehabilitation in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. A Cochrane systematic review.
The widespread application of pulmonary rehabilitation in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) should be preceded by demonstrable improvements in function attributable to the programs. ⋯ Rehabilitation relieves dyspnea and fatigue, improves emotional function and enhances patients' control over their condition. These improvements are moderately large and clinically significant. Rehabilitation forms an important component of the management of COPD.