EFFECT OF PULMONARY REHABILITATION IN CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE PATIENTS TO IMPROVE QUALITY OF LIFE

Introduction: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is characterized by airflow limitation leading to reduced ventilatory capacity and is associated with shortness of breath. COPD have become increasingly important cause of morbidity and mortality in modern world. Objectives: Objective of the study is to assess the effect of PR on exercise tolerance and health related quality of life in COPD patients. Methodology: The study is carried with 30 subjects and they were randomly selected based on inclusion and exclusion criteria. They are divided into two groups. Experimental group and control group. The experimental group is under went two months pulmonary rehabilitation program in addition to medication and control group patients using medications only. Results: Results showed the Experimental group showed significant improvement in the exercise tolerance and quality of life. Conclusion: Early Pulmonary rehabilitation after discharge from hospital leads to additional notable improvements in exercise capacity and health status at two months compared with usual care