Rehabilitación pulmonar en
paciente con EPOC

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is an enormous public health prob- lem and of growing importance due to its high prevalence, elevated morbimortality, and socioeconomic costs. Recognizing the clinical heterogeneity of COPD suggests a specific therapeutic approach. Pharmacological treatment of COPD is based on bronchodilation in addi- tion to other drugs depending on the clinical phenotype and severity. Non-pharmacologic treatments include sup- plemental oxygen, cigarette cessation, nutri- tional support, and pulmonary rehabilitation. Pulmonary rehabilitation is an intervention that decreases the symptoms of chronic ob- structive pulmonary disease (COPD). PR also improves exercise tolerance, emotional state, and functionality. Pulmonary rehabilita- tion leads to participation and perception of control of the disease, which ultimately en- hances the quality of life.