Medline Plus has updated its review on Pulmonary Rehabilitation, including sections on Disease Management, Clinical Trials and Nutrition. Pulmonary rehabilitation is a broad program that helps improve the well-being of people who have chronic (ongoing) breathing problems. For example, PR may benefit people who have COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease), sarcoidosis, idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, or cystic fibrosis. PR also can benefit people who need lung surgery, both before and after the surgery. PR doesn't replace medical therapy. Instead, it's used with medical therapy and may include:
- Exercise training
- Nutritional counselling
- Education on your lung disease and how to manage it
- Energy-conserving techniques
- Breathing strategies
- Psychological counselling and/or group support
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