Exercise and respiratory training in the treatment of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
- VernacularTitle:运动锻炼并呼吸训练治疗慢性阻塞性肺疾病
- Author:
Zhanxiang LIU
;
Anmeng WEI
;
Xiuzhen CAO
;
Weihua ZHANG
;
Dezhen ZHANG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease;
Movement exercise;
Respiratory training
- From:
Chinese Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
2008;30(9):638-639
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective To observe the effects of exercise and respiratory training on patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Methods Fifty-six patients were randomly divided into an observation group (with 30 subjects) and a control group (26 subjects). Both groups received routine medical treatment, while the observation group received movement exercise and respiratory training in addition. Results After 3 months of treatment, there were significant differences between the two groups in terms of the improvement in pulmonary function and quality of life. Conclusion Movement exercise and respiratory training can improve pulmonary function and the quality of life of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
