With exercise, “people can do more with less shortness of breath,” says Dr. Carolyn Rochester, professor of medicine and director of Yale University’s COPD Program.

Learn how exercise helps manage COPD symptoms and improves lung function, breathing capacity, and overall quality of life.

Pulmonary rehabilitation yields comparable benefits with minimal vs specialist gym exercise equipment in patients with ...

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 ...

In a study assessing the impact of an 8-week water-based vs. land-based exercise program involving two sessions per week in patients with COPD, researchers observed more improvement in maximal ...

A 12-month, home-based exercise program improved exercise capacity and patient-perceived fitness in adults with COPD but did not affect dyspnea, according to new data published in Chest.&ldquo ...

Yoga and other mind-body exercises, acupuncture, music therapy, and vitamin D supplementation may help you manage COPD symptoms or improve quality of life. Learn more about how they can help with ...

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, is a group of lung diseases with no cure. CNN wellness expert Dr. Leana Wen ...

Pulmonary rehabilitation is a therapeutic medical program that uses exercise, education, and specialized techniques to improve breathing and quality of life in someone with a chronic lung disease. [4] ...

If you have moderate to severe COPD, your doctor may refer you to an accredited pulmonary rehab program. Lasting four to 12 weeks, these programs help you manage COPD through exercise, under the ...