Effect of Chest Physiotherapy on Quality of Life, Exercise Capacity and Pulmonary Function in Patients with Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Background: Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is one of the most deleterious diseases of the pulmonary fibrosis spectrum. Its clinical presentation includes irreversible loss of lung function, and increasing cough, dyspnea and impaired quality of life. Chest physiotherapy can improve ventilation c...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2023-11-01
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Series: | Healthcare |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9032/11/22/2925 |