August 28, 2009 — The benefits of exercises to strengthen muscles in the upper arms, shoulders, and chest of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) extend beyond the upper ...

—A recent analysis showed multiple benefits associated with exercise training in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, including better endothelial function. Reviewed by Ware Kuschner, ...

For those with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), regular physical activity can bring a host of benefits. Research links exercise to lower risk of COPD-related hospital admission as well as ...

The thought of starting an exercise program can be daunting, particularly for those who have been diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Persons diagnosed with diseases of the ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Rehabilitation during hospitalization vs. usual care resulted in better exercise capacity, quality of life and ...

Researchers discovered that exercise helps to alleviate various symptoms for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, bronchial asthma, bronchiectasis, interstitial lung disease, and lung ...

November is National Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease – a recognition of the fourth-leading cause of death in the United States. COPD refers to a group of lung diseases that cause damage to the ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Noninvasive ventilation during exercise reduced dynamic hyperinflation and increased cycle endurance in adults ...

Patients whose endurance increases will likely have a higher quality of life and ability to carry out daily functions, the authors said. Improved exercise endurance can be a meaningful way to measure ...