A quick relaxation exercise for people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: explorative randomized controlled trial

Abstract Background People with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) suffer from dyspnoea, which may be increased by anxiety. Previous studies suggest that relaxation techniques may have positive effects in pulmonary rehabilitation. The main aim of this study is to explore the clinical impac...

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Main Authors: Eleonora Volpato, Paolo Banfi, Antonello Nicolini, Francesco Pagnini
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PAGEPress Publications 2018-05-01
Series:Multidisciplinary Respiratory Medicine
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40248-018-0124-9