Pulmonary rehabilitation

Pulmonary rehabilitation is a broad spectrum program that aims at improving the physical and psychological well being of the people with chronic respiratory diseases. Lack of physical exercise leads to deconditioning of the muscles in diseases like chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases and asthma, which increases the severity of the perceived symptoms. The lack of activity can start up a vicious cycle which can lead to cardiac ailments and skeletal problems due to lack of movement.There is increase in the symptoms of perceived exertion and shortness of breath in patients.