Pulmonary rehabilitation

Pulmonary rehabilitation
Other namesRespiratory rehabilitation
Other codesNone universally accepted[1]

Pulmonary rehabilitation, also known as respiratory rehabilitation, is an important part of the management and health maintenance of people with chronic respiratory disease who remain symptomatic or continue to have decreased function despite standard medical treatment. It is a broad therapeutic concept. It is defined by the American Thoracic Society and the European Respiratory Society as an evidence-based, multidisciplinary, and comprehensive intervention for patients with chronic respiratory diseases who are symptomatic and often have decreased daily life activities.[2] In general, pulmonary rehabilitation refers to a series of services that are administered to patients of respiratory disease and their families, typically to attempt to improve the quality of life for the patient.[3] Pulmonary rehabilitation may be carried out in a variety of settings, depending on the patient's needs, and may or may not include pharmacologic intervention.[4]

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  3. ^ Sharma S, Arneja A, Massagli TL. Talavera F, Salcido R, Kishner S (eds.). "Pulmonary Rehabilitation". eMedicine. Retrieved 8 June 2011.
  4. ^ "Pulmonary Rehabilitation". AARC Clinical Practice Guideline. Respiratory Care. Retrieved 8 June 2011.