Pulmonary rehabilitation in patients with fibrotic interstitial lung disease

VernacularTitle:纤维化性间质性肺疾病患者的肺康复策略
Author: Yujie SHI ¹ ; Hui LIAN ; Ruxuan CHEN ; Mengqi WANG ; Hui HUANG
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1. 中国医学科学院北京协和医学院北京协和医院呼吸与危重症医学科，北京　100730
Keywords: Interstitial lung disease; Fibrotic; Pulmonary rehabilitation
From: Chinese Journal of Preventive Medicine 2024;58(10):1501-1507
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Cough, progressive exertional dyspnea, and exercise limitation are the main presenting symptoms in fibrotic interstitial lung disease (F-ILD). F-ILD is usually progressive, leading to heavy disease and socioeconomic burden. In addition to the drug therapy, pulmonary rehabilitation is an important part of comprehensive treatment in F-ILD patients. In recent years, the application of pulmonary rehabilitation in F-ILD patients has attracted the attention of clinicians and society. Meanwhile, pulmonary rehabilitation has widely applicated in F-ILD patients as it is beneficial to improve their symptoms, functional exercise and quality of life. This article provides a comprehensive review of pulmonary rehabilitation in F-ILD and proposes the principles and strategies, to prevent the progression or acute exacerbation of F-ILD and improve its application in F-ILD patients.