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Exacerbation of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

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Consider respiratory rehabilitation a

Why?

  • Respiratory rehabilitation for at least 4 weeks increases exercise capacity, and improves symptoms of dyspnoea and fatigue a
  • It is cost-effective for patients with severe disease. a

 

Expiry date: July 2003
Levels of Evidence used in grading these guides

Author   CM   Ball
Reviewer   N R   Anthonisen
CAT Writers   B   Phillips , CJ   Wotton , CM   Ball