Research Area
Effects of Home-Based Breathing Exercises in Subjects With COPD
Research Title
Effects of Home-Based Breathing Exercises in Subjects With COPD
Introduction
COPD is a progressive inflammatory lung condition that seriously affects human health and is the third leading cause of death worldwide. The global prevalence of COPD has reached 20.9%. Its high mortality and prevalence have made COPD a serious public health problem, with a heavy social and economic burden. COPD not only affects the lungs, causing dyspnea and reduced pulmonary function, but it is also accompanied by multiple and systemic comorbidities, which leads to respiratory muscle dysfunction that further impairs exercise capacity. Pulmonary rehabilitation, as a comprehensive intervention program, can effectively enhance the physical and psychological condition of patients with COPD.
Abstract
We sought to investigate the effects of home-based breathing exercises on pulmonary function, respiratory muscle strength, exercise capacity, dyspnea, and health-related quality of life in patients with COPD.
Conclusion
Home-based breathing exercises are beneficial to the pulmonary function, respiratory muscle strength, exercise capacity, dyspnea, and HRQOL of patients with COPD. The characteristics of these exercises, including their ease of execution and lack of constraints on site and time of performance, allow the possibility of their inclusion in a long-term pulmonary rehabilitation program. More attention should be paid to the application of the combined breathing exercise and exercise training program for further benefits.
