Docs: Pulmonary rehabilitation can help patients with lung diseases
Prayagraj: The rising cases of lung diseases are primarily attributed to pollution, smoking and poor lifestyle choices. Patients with
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
(
COPD
), ILD,
asthma
, lung disease and
lung cancer
often struggle with breathing difficulties.
In such situations,
pulmonary rehabilitation
is a treatment that helps improve the quality of life of these patients, said senior chest physician Dr Gaurav Agrawal, speaking at a CME programme at Allahabad Medical Association (AMA) Convention Centre on Sunday.
During his lecture titled Pulmonary Rehabilitation-- Beyond Medication, Agrawal said, "This treatment focuses on exercise,
respiratory techniques
, diet and mental health. The aim of this process is to increase the breathing capacity of patients and improve energy levels."
Dr Agrawal emphasised that "It can be lifesaving, especially for those who have to be hospitalised frequently due to respiratory problems."
The programme concentrated on enhancing patients' physical capabilities. Experts explained, "Exercise programmes focus on improving patients' physical and mental capacity. Respiratory techniques also improve the breathing capacity of patients, which allows the use of oxygen more effectively."
The comprehensive programme addresses mental health concerns, stress management and proper nutrition. Benefits include enhanced breathing, increased physical endurance, improved mental wellbeing, better ability to perform daily activities, and strengthened muscles for managing lung conditions.
Notable participants included Dr JV Rai, Dr Ashish Tandon, Dr Ashutosh Gupta, Dr Sujit Singh, Dr Anoop Chauhan and Dr Atul Dubey.
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