Physiotherapy during and after acute exacerbation of COPD

CONCLUSION: The physiotherapist has a major role to assume in per- and post-exacerbation management of people with COPD; it is up to him to assess the patient and to put into place an individualized pulmonary rehabilitation program; it is also up to him to provide long-term support, helping the patient to maintain an active lifestyle while coping with a chronic pathology.PMID:35221161 | DOI:10.1016/j.rmr.2022.02.056
Source: Revue des Maladies Respiratoires - Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Source Type: research