Stefano Sanduzzi Zamparelli, Carmen Lombardi, Claudio Candia, Paola Rebecca Iovine, Gaetano Rea, Michele Vitacca, Pasquale Ambrosino, Marialuisa Bocchino, Mauro Maniscalco
Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a chronic and irreversible fibrotic disease whose natural history is characterised by a progressive worsening of the pulmonary function, exertional dyspnoea, exercise intolerance, reduced physical activity, and health-related quality of life (HRQOL) impairment. Pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) is a comprehensive, multi-disciplinary programme that uses a combination of strength training, teaching, counselling, and behaviour modification techniques to reduce symptoms and optimise functional capacity in patients with chronic lung disease...
March 30, 2024: Journal of Clinical Medicine