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Pulmonary rehabilitation: articles and guides
Breathlessness, endurance and chronic lung disease, and recovery after pneumonia or intensive care.
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Pulmonary Pulmonary Which breathing techniques help with COPD?
Pursed-lip breathing, diaphragmatic breathing, breathing control and positions that ease breathlessness are commonly taught to people with COPD. A Cochrane review found that breathing exercises improved walking distance, although effects on breathlessness and quality of life were inconsistent. They are usually taught alongside exercise training in pulmonary rehabilitation.Read morePulmonary How can pacing help long COVID fatigue?
Pacing means balancing activity and rest to stay within your energy limits and avoid crashes. Many people with long COVID experience post-exertional malaise, a worsening of symptoms after physical or mental effort. Pacing, planning activities, and increasing activity cautiously and only when stable are safer than pushing through fatigue.Read morePulmonary Why is recovery after intensive care so slow?
Critical illness and time in intensive care can cause lasting muscle weakness, fatigue, memory and concentration problems, anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress, known as post-intensive care syndrome. In survivors of severe lung injury, physical function can remain below normal for years afterwards. Structured rehabilitation and follow-up support recovery.Read more
