Approx. 592 pages Approx. 592 pages New chapters covering new advances and
discoveries in respiratory care: Systemic Effects of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorders …

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a complex and serious disease that is
characterized by dyspnea, fatigue, decreased exercise tolerance, peripheral muscle …

To borrow a phrase from Charles Dickens, for pulmonary rehabilitation this is the best of
times and the worst of times. A strong scientific basis has been gathered which makes …

Background: Pulmonary rehabilitation is recognized as a core component of the
management of individuals with chronic respiratory disease. Since the 2006 American …

Pulmonary rehabilitation has been well established and increasingly recommended in
disease management plans for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Key …

This article reviews the rationale for and the benefits from a pulmonary rehabilitation
approach to the treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Key clinical …

Pulmonary rehabilitation has emerged as a standard of care for patients with chronic lung
disease, based on a growing body of scientific evidence. Over recent decades, several …

Pulmonary rehabilitation is a nonpharmacologic therapy that has emerged as a standard of
care for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. It is a comprehensive …

The multidisciplinary treatment of pulmonary rehabilitation (PR), which includes exercise
training, self-management education, and psychosocial and nutritional intervention, is now a …

Pulmonary rehabilitation is a complex intervention for which it is difficult to craft a succinct yet
inclusive definition. Pulmonary rehabilitation should be considered for all patients with …