Moderate and severe exacerbations accelerate physical activity decline in COPD patients

(Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal)) A study published in the European Respiratory Journal has shown that both moderate and severe exacerbations in COPD patients are associated with a decline in their physical activity level. Researchers observed tha the acute drop in physical activity during a COPD exacerbation has an important and lasting effect.
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news