If you’ve been diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, you probably have shortness of breath during physical exertion. Regular exercise may seem intimidating, but it’s actually ...

—A recent analysis showed multiple benefits associated with exercise training in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, including better endothelial function. Reviewed by Ware Kuschner, ...

According to the World Health Organization, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is the fourth leading cause of death worldwide, causing 3.5 million deaths in 2021. One common symptom and ...

August 28, 2009 — The benefits of exercises to strengthen muscles in the upper arms, shoulders, and chest of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) extend beyond the upper ...

Medically reviewed by Sanja Jelic, MD Key Takeaways Quitting smoking is the most important step to manage COPD.Regular exercise can help improve lung function and increase lung capacity.Breathing ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Rehabilitation during hospitalization vs. usual care resulted in better exercise capacity, quality of life and ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Exercise capacity and physical function improved in patients hospitalized for a COPD exacerbation with use of ...

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease – which includes emphysema, chronic bronchitis and asthma – has become the fourth-leading cause of death and is one of the only major chronic diseases that has ...