Pulmonary rehabilitation
Pulmonary Rehabilitation
Pulmonary rehabilitation (pronounced: pul-mon-ary re-ha-bil-i-ta-tion) is a comprehensive intervention based on a thorough patient assessment followed by patient-tailored therapies that include, but are not limited to, exercise training, education, and behavior change, designed to improve the physical and psychological condition of people with chronic respiratory disease and to promote the long-term adherence to health-enhancing behaviors.
Etymology
The term "pulmonary" originates from the Latin word "pulmonarius," meaning "of the lungs," and "rehabilitation" comes from the Latin "rehabilitare," meaning "to restore to a former capacity."
Related Terms
- Chronic respiratory disease: A type of persistent disease that affects the airways and other structures of the lungs. Common examples include asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and pulmonary fibrosis.
- Exercise training: A subset of physical therapy that aims to improve overall fitness and health, or to improve performance in a certain sport. In the context of pulmonary rehabilitation, it often involves exercises to strengthen the muscles that aid in breathing.
- Patient assessment: The evaluation of a patient's physical condition and prognosis based on a physician's examination and medical history.
- Health-enhancing behaviors: Actions taken by individuals that have a positive impact on physical and mental health. These can include regular exercise, a balanced diet, adequate sleep, and avoidance of harmful substances.
- Psychological condition: Refers to the state of one's mind, typically in relation to conditions such as stress, anxiety, or mental health disorders.
See Also
- Respiratory therapy
- Physical therapy
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
- Asthma
- Pulmonary fibrosis
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Pulmonary rehabilitation
- Wikipedia's article - Pulmonary rehabilitation
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