Physiotherapy in Hypoxic AECOPD Patients
Hypoxia is considered a key player in many of the comorbidities that characterize COPD, such as pulmonary hypertension, skeletal muscle dysfunction, and systemic inflammation. These comorbidities are worsened during an exacerbation due to prolonged bed rest and treatment with steroids, showing a reduction in the quality of life, exercise tolerance, and a greater risk of death in these patients. Therefore, a better understanding of the safety and effectiveness of exercise training for AECOPD patients with resting hypoxemia is needed.
Start: December 2019