In 1998, Nava, et. al., conducted study about Pulmonary rehabilitation which has proven effective for stable chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients, but its impact on those recovering from acute respiratory failure remains less explored. In this prospective, randomized study, we investigated the physiological effects of pulmonary rehabilitation on COPD patients recuperating from such critical episodes in a Respiratory Intensive Care Unit (RICU). Eighty COPD … Continue reading Unlocking the potential: How does early pulmonary rehabilitation impact acute COPD recovery?