Possibilities of physiotherapy in Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease

Authors

  • Joanna Chłystek Department and Clinic of Geriatrics, Collegium Medicum in Bydgoszcz, University of Nicolaus Copernicus in Torun,
  • Julia Pietsch Department and Clinic of Geriatrics, Collegium Medicum in Bydgoszcz, University of Nicolaus Copernicus in Torun,
  • Aleksandra Czapiewska Department and Clinic of Geriatrics, Collegium Medicum in Bydgoszcz, University of Nicolaus Copernicus in Torun,
  • Paulina Gąsior Department and Clinic of Geriatrics, Collegium Medicum in Bydgoszcz, University of Nicolaus Copernicus in Torun,
  • Marta Bielejewska Department and Clinic of Geriatrics, Collegium Medicum in Bydgoszcz, University of Nicolaus Copernicus in Torun,
  • Karolina Kuźba Department and Clinic of Geriatrics, Collegium Medicum in Bydgoszcz, University of Nicolaus Copernicus in Torun,
  • Mateusz Łakomski Department and Clinic of Geriatrics, Collegium Medicum in Bydgoszcz, University of Nicolaus Copernicus in Torun,

Keywords

Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease, Physiotherapy in pulmonology

Abstract

COPD is a progressive disease of the respiratory system that, if untreated, decreases the quality of life of patients. The treatment of COPD is mainly based on the use of bronchodilators and the use of appropriate exercise training. Numerous studies show that properly selected physical effort has a beneficial effect on improving exercise tolerance, spirometric indexes and reducing dyspnoea in patients. Treatments such as: postural drainage, inhalations, chest patting and learning an effective cough also contribute to improving the quality of life in patients suffering from COPD. The appearance of special NIV apparatus very effectively facilitates lung ventilation, and most importantly - allows the patient to support treatment at home.

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Published

2018-09-16

How to Cite

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CHŁYSTEK, Joanna, PIETSCH, Julia, CZAPIEWSKA, Aleksandra, GĄSIOR, Paulina, BIELEJEWSKA, Marta, KUŹBA, Karolina and ŁAKOMSKI, Mateusz. Possibilities of physiotherapy in Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease. Journal of Education, Health and Sport. Online. 16 September 2018. Vol. 8, no. 9, pp. 1036-1047. [Accessed 14 January 2025].

Issue

Vol. 8 No. 9 (2018)

Section

Review Articles

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