Exercise intolerance, exertional dyspnea, reduced health-related quality of life, and acute
exacerbations are features characteristic of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) …

Exercise and activity limitation are characteristic features of chronic obstructive pulmonary
disease (COPD). Exercise intolerance may result from ventilatory limitation, cardiovascular …

Pulmonary rehabilitation is now regarded as an evidence-based treatment for symptomatic
patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. It has been shown to enhance exercise …

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a chronic condition that negatively affects
several patient-centered outcomes. Among these, exercise capacity, dyspnea, and quality of …

Physical inactivity is common in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
compared with age-matched healthy individuals or patients with other chronic diseases …

Pulmonary rehabilitation has established a status of evidence-based therapy for patients
with symptomatic COPD in the stable phase and after acute exacerbations. Rehabilitation …

With an ever-expanding understanding about chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
(COPD), it has been realized that it is a respiratory disease with systemic manifestations …

Pulmonary rehabilitation is an important treatment for patients with chronic obstructive
pulmonary disease (COPD). Although this intervention leads to large and clinically …

Pulmonary rehabilitation has been defined as a comprehensive intervention that follows a
thorough patient assessment and includes therapies such as exercise training and …

Pulmonary rehabilitation is an evidence-based, multidisciplinary, comprehensive
intervention for patients with chronic respiratory diseases who are symptomatic and whose …