Early pulmonary rehabilitation after acute exacerbation of COPD: a randomised controlled trial

Objectives The aim of this study was to establish whether early pulmonary rehabilitation after severe exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) reduces mortality and hospital admissions, and increases physical performance and quality of life compared to rehabilitation initiated la...

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Main Authors: Jakob L. Kjærgaard, Carsten B. Juhl, Peter Lange, Jon T. Wilcke
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: European Respiratory Society 2020-02-01
Series:ERJ Open Research
Online Access:http://openres.ersjournals.com/content/6/1/00173-2019.full