Positive expiratory pressure breathing speeds recovery of postexercise dyspnea in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Chulee Ubolsakka-JonesKhajonsak PongpanitWatchara BoonsawatDavid A Jones

Published in: Physiotherapy research international : the journal for researchers and clinicians in physical therapy (2018)

Positive expiratory pressure breathing is an effective means of reducing postexercise dyspnea and DH in COPD. The benefits were not limited to patients with high DH suggesting PEP may be used to speed recovery and increase the volume of exercise during pulmonary rehabilitation sessions and physical activity at home or work.

Keyphrases

physical activity
mechanical ventilation
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
pulmonary hypertension
high intensity
body mass index
intensive care unit
resistance training
depressive symptoms
cystic fibrosis