Author/Editor		Sakelšek-Jeras, Ljudmila
Title		Fizikalna terapija in vzdrževanje kondicije bolnika s KOPB
Translated title		Physical therapy and the maintenance of exercises in patients with COPD
Type		članek
Source		In: Šorli J, editor. Zbornik predavanj Obravnava bolnika s KOPB (predlogi za nacionalna priporočila); 1997 jun 13-14; Portorož. Ljubljana: Pnevmološka sekcija Slovenskega zdravniškega društva,
Publication year		1997
Volume		str. 93-8
Language		slo
Abstract		Chest physical therapy and pulmonary rehabilitation are important forms of management of COPD. The major goal is to decrease respiratory symptoms and improve quality of life. In evaluating the benefits, it is difficult to estimate relative contributions of specific therapies because they are integrally related. Coughing and chest physiotherapy aid the clearance of secretions. Relaxation techniques pursed-lip breathing and breathing retraining help to cope with acute dyspnea. Exercise programmes and re-education of managing daily activities improve the quality of life but the programme must be maintained because benefits disappear rapidly if exercises are discontinued.
Descriptors		LUNG DISEASES, OBSTRUCTIVE PHYSICAL THERAPY BREATHING EXERCISES EXERCISE THERAPY